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Financial rewards still main incentive for chairmen of PE-backed businesses
The potential of a significant pay-out on exit is still the main incentive for working with private equity-backed businesses, according to a recent survey of 502 UK-based chairmen and non-executive directors (NEDs).
Blackstone appoints new MD for Iberia
Blackstone has appointed Inaki Echave as managing director, with a primary focus on Spain and Portugal.
Suma Capital launches new fund
Spanish GP Suma Capital has launched a new fund to support Catalonian SMEs.
Greylock Partners backs Social Point
US venture capital investor Greylock Partners has reportedly injected $2.9m into Spanish online games producer Social Point.
Electra in £56m secondaries deal
Electra Partners has acquired stakes in five private equity funds from an unnamed bank for ТЃ56m.
Arle's Innovia acquires additional 50% in Securency
Arle Capital Partners' UK chemical company Innovia Films has acquired the remaining 50% stake in joint venture Securency International from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Mercapital sells Lasem Group to management
Spanish GP Mercapital has sold its 41% stake in Catalan company Grupo Lasem, which operates in the baking and confectionery industry, according to reports.
3i-backed Trescal in Isocal bolt-on
3i's French portfolio company Trescal, an industrial calibration company, has acquired Austrian calibration service business Isocal GmbH.
CBPE sells Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to Perrigo
CBPE Capital has sold Leeds-based pharma company Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to US trade buyer Perrigo Company.
XAnge's XPansion 2 reaches €32m first close
XAnge Private Equity has held a first close for its latest growth capital vehicle, XPansion 2, on €32m.
Palatine acquires Inspired Gaming unit
Palatine Private Equity has acquired the amusement and gaming division of British server-based gaming provider Inspired Gaming.
Octopus looking to raise £70m over four VCTs
Octopus Investments has announced plans to raise ТЃ70m over four VCTs, targeting UK SMEs.
MBO Partenaires and A Plus back Ingertec buyout
MBO Partenaires and A Plus Finance have backed the management buyout of French electrical installations specialist Ingertec.
Paul Hastings expands European practice
Law firm Paul Hastings has appointed David Revcolevschi as a partner in its European corporate practice, based in the firm's Paris office.
Sofinnova et al. invest in MetGen
Sofinnova Partners has led a тЌ2.2m round for Finnish start-up MetGen, with participation from Finnish Industry Investment and Finnvera.
TIIN Capital invests in Olery
TIIN Capital has invested in Dutch hotel reputation management business Olery.
Dunedin's Hawksford acquires Key Trust
Dunedin has acquired wealth management business Key Trust Company Ltd through its portfolio company Hawksford.
TIIN's ReadSpeaker completes management buy-back
TIIN Capital has sold its stake in Dutch software-as-a-service company ReadSpeaker back to the firm's management.
A Plus and Promelys in €3m round for Greenweez
Promelys Participations has joined existing investor A Plus Finance in a €3m funding round for French e-commerce player Greenweez.
Lion Capital buys GHD from Montagu
Lion Capital has acquired UK-based professional hair styling brand GHD from Montagu Private Equity for an estimated ТЃ300m.
Gimv et al. invest €5.5m in pharma company Multiplicom
Gimv and regional Belgian players have invested €5.5m in Antwerp-based biotechnology company Multiplicom NV.
Newfund injects €1.5m into Camping-Car Park
Newfund has provided French caravanning sites operator Camping-Car Park with €1.5m of funding.
CEE unquote" February 2013
Last year, European private equity was abuzz with exits paving the way for fundraisings, and CEE was no exception.
EQT exits BTX Group to Sun European Partners
EQT has agreed to sell Danish apparel company BTX Group to Sun European Partners.