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UK - Gresham backs MBO of Swift Technical Group
Gresham has backed the management buyout of Swift Technical Group, the market leader in global recruitment and relocation focused on the oil and gas sector.
DENMARK - Powermill Service Group announces two acquisitions in Denmark
Powermill Service Group, repairer of home electronics and owned by Segulah, has acquired two service businesses, Danske Teknik Centre and Merlin. Both the companies are based in Denmark and were acquired separately.
SPAIN - Madrigal Participaciones buys El Arbol from CVC
Madrigal Participaciones has recently agreed to buy 80% the supermarket chain El Arbol, from the private equity firm CVC in a transaction worth approximately EUR 54m. The company’s general manager, Juan Pascual, will retain the remaining 20% shareholding....
FRANCE - OTC AM injects EUR 1.2 in Supertec
OTC Asset Management has completed a EUR 1.2m first round of financing in Supertec.
FRANCE - EUR 8.5m backing for dietary food maker
Creadev, the investment fund of the Mulliez family, has led a EUR 8.5m second round of financing in Ceprodi-Kot. The fund invested EUR 6.5m alongside previous investors H2i, OTC Asset Management (OTC AM) and MaceInvest.
UK - Permira fended off as AGH Venice ups bid for De Vere
AGH Venice, the bidding vehicle formed by Marylebone Warwick Balfour Hotel directors and HBOS's Uberior Ventures has increased its offer for UK hotelier and health club operator De Vere Group.
AUSTRIA - AVCO to appoint new chairman
According to an article in Austrian Venture Capital newsletter Venturewoche, Thomas Jud has announced that he will resign from the post of chairman of the Austrian Venture Capital Association before the end of the year.
SWITZERLAND - Adveq appoints Philippe Bucher as chief financial officer
Adveq has announced the appointment of their current head of finance, Philippe Bucher, as chief financial officer and executive director.
UK - Barclays Ventures backs MBO of portable accommodation hirers
Barclays Ventures has backed a ТЃ11m management buyout of Rollalong Hire from the Newman family. In the year to 31 December 2006 Rollalong Hire is expected to achieve an EBITDA of ТЃ2.5m. The deal was entirely funded by Barclays Ventures and having secured...
FRANCE - Benjamin Moreau joins Activa Capital
Paris-based Activa Capital has announced the appointment of Benjamin Moreau as investment analyst.
GERMANY - Blackstone plans Deutsche Telekom takeover
According to press reports, the US private equity group, Blackstone is planning to raise a EUR 60bn fund by the end of 2006 in order to launch a full takeover bid for Deutsche Telekom by the beginning of 2007. This takeover would reduce KfW’s stake in...
UK - Healthcare due diligence specialists join KPMG
Three experienced commercial due diligence specialists have joined KPMG to strengthen its healthcare advisory service to the private sector. The appointments mean that KPMGтs traditional offering will now be complemented with a team offering commercial...
SWEDEN - ABN AMRO plans buy-and-build strategy as Loparex acquires Douglas-Hanson
ABN AMRO Capital has announced that its portfolio company Loparex will acquire Douglas-Hanson, a leading supplier of film and paper-based release liners.
UK - PwC appoints new head of corporate finance
PricewaterhouseCoopers has named Neil Sutton as its new head of corporate finance. A partner since 1993, he will start in his new role from 1 July 2006. Sutton has most recently led the consumer sector focus in the UK. In the last four years, he has almost...
FINLAND - Manne Airaksinen to join Roschier Holmberg
Leading Finnish corporate law expert Manne Airaksinen is set to join Roschier Holmberg’s corporate advisory and disputes practice group this September. He is best known for his role in drafting the new Finnish Companies Act and will strengthen the corporate...
FRANCE - FPG-LFPI buys Brittany biscuit maker
Lazard's private equity fund managers FPG-LFPI have acquired 100% of Traou Mad.
UK - Barclays Ventures makes 3.6x on sale of Enigma Holidays to ISIS
The sale of Enigma Holidays Ltd to ISIS represents an exit for Barclays Ventures. The ТЃ22m deal generated a money multiple of 3.6x for Barclays Ventures.
UK - Setanta wins PGA golf tour coverage from BSkyB
The Irish broadcaster Setanta Sports has won the contract to screen the PGA golf tour for the next six years, displacing Sky. Earlier this year it paid EUR 571m for the rights to screen the Premiership from 2007, the PGA deal was significantly less costly,...
FRANCE - Chinese motorcycle importer gets EUR 400,000 backing
Sigma gestion, Champagne Ardenne Croissance (CAC) and Auxitex have injected EUR 400,000 in Sidam.
FINLAND - CapMan and Helmet exit Kultajousi
CapMan and Helmet Capital, the joint owners of the jewellery retailer Kultajousi Oy, have sold their entire holding in Kultajousi’s parent company Goldhold Oy. CapMan funds’ 40% holding and Helmet Capital funds’ 11% holding have been sold to the Iduna...
NORWAY - NORWAY-FSV V acquires 14 unlisted holdings from Aggregate Media I KB & II NORDIC KB
FSV V has acquired a portfolio of 14 unlisted holdings from Aggregate Media I KB & NORDIC KB, in line with its strategy to become leading portfolio acquirer in the Nordic region.
FRANCE - Crédit Agricole Private Equity takes 20% of Multitec
Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) has acquired a 20% equity stake in Montpellier-based Mutlitec.
UK - ISIS backs secondary MBO of Enigma Holidays Group
ISIS Equity Partners has backed the secondary management buy-out of Enigma Holidays Group Ltd, which trades as Esprit Ski and Total Ski. Together they are the UKтs leading specialist ski operator, providing both family skiing as well as a range of quality...
FRANCE - Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw recruitsGuillaume Kuperfils
Guillaume Kuperfils will be joining Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw as an associate, specialising in the area of mergers and acquisitions. He will be focusing on advising on expansion and buyout investment funds.