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Asia takes major role in European M&A
Asia’s growing importance in European M&A

The sale process surrounding 3i portfolio company Hyva would not only be a major exit for the investor, but demonstrates the increasingly global nature of M&A. The proposed €600m sale has received interest from not only European private equity houses,...

A secondaries platform could bring much-needed liquidity to the market
A new dimension

Although the secondaries market has increased substantially in size over the past few years, little progress has been achieved in making transaction processes more efficient and transparent. This could be about to change as Emanuel Eftimiu finds out.

Apax tech disposal marks venture exit
Apax tech disposal marks venture exit

Apax Partners has sold much of its remaining venture portfolio, marking its exit from European early-stage investing. While it was once one of the largest investors in UK venture, the firm has been winding down its early-stage operations for many years.

Doughty Hanson to buy Vue for £450m

Doughty Hanson is to acquire UK cinema chain Vue Entertainment from its management, Cavendish Square Partners, and Och-Ziff Capital Management Group funds, in a deal that values the company at £450m.

Every cloud has a silver lining
The Silver Lining

The cost of the recession to private equity has been all too evident, but is there a silver lining? As we move into a period of increased movement on the exit front, some investors believe a greater understanding of what makes portfolio companies tick...

Impax announces second closing of new fund

Impax Asset Management Group plc has announced the second closing of its European renewable energy fund Impax New Energy Investors II, having raised €259m of commitments.

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Dunedin announces senior hire

Dunedin has appointed David Williams as a director in its London office. He will be responsible for sourcing and executing new investments for the company’s £250m buyout fund.