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Terra Firma mulls request to invest more into EMI
Terra Firma is reportedly considering asking its investors to inject an additional £120m into troubled portfolio company EMI, the music group, in order for the business to avoid defaulting on its loan covenants.
Candover creates two new roles; promotes two
Candover Partners has announced the creation of two new roles, appointing Philip Price as chief operating officer and Kit Tuke as head of debt.
Ogier promotes three in Jersey
Offshore law firm Ogier has promoted Jane Pearce, Sally Edwards and Edward Mackereth to partners in its Jersey office.
Entrepreneurs sour towards private equity model
Despite research suggesting that a large number of entrepeneurs will look to private equity as a source of capital in the coming months, anecdotal evidence reveals a far more negative attitude towards the industry. Deborah Sterescu investigates.
BC and AXA’s Medica set to become latest listing
French care home business Medica’s flotation could be a sign that the IPO market is in rude health.
Clearwater boosts healthcare team with new hire
Clearwater Corporate Finance has hired Ramesh Jassal to its healthcare team.
Hamilton Bradshaw backs DRC Group BIMBO
James Caan's privae equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw has backed the BIMBO of medical recruitment specialist DRC Group.
Amadeus Capital further invests in seed round for Ambient
Amadeus Capital Partners has invested an additional amount of seed capital in Ambient Industries, a mobile software company.
Four Maven-managed VCTs announce £6m linked top-up offer
Four of Maven Capital Partners' Income and Growth VCT funds have announced that they intend to raise £6.1m this year through a linked top-up offer across the four vehicles.
Ontario Teachers could acquire Northumbrian in £1.7bn deal
Canadian investor Ontario Teachers' is reportedly considering a £1.7bn takeover bid for portfolio company Northumbrian Water.
Advent latest to hunt on Warsaw Exchange
Advent's EUR 100m buyout of WsiP marks the second take-private in two months from one of Europe's busiest stock markets. But why are investors choosing Warsaw? Kimberly Romaine reports
Apax, Permira exit could herald new look IPO
As buyers shop around for bargains, Apax- and Permira-backed New Look is seeking a lucrative £1.7bn flotation. Could this be the first in a wave of IPOs, asks Deborah Sterescu.
Lion Capital acquires debt of portfolio company La Senza
Majority owner Lion Capital has reportedly acquired 100% of La Senza's long-term debt.
Blackstone, TPG, KKR show interest in RBS' WorldPay
Private equity heavyweights including Blackstone, TPG, KKR and Permira are reportedly among those interested in purchasing RBS' $3bn global-card processing unit.
Permira, Apax-backed New Look confirms £1.7bn IPO
Permira- and Apax-backed fashion retailer New Look has confirmed plans to float on the London Stock Exchange this morning, in a deal that values the business at £1.7bn.
Sovereign Capital-backed Laurel makes three bolt-on acquisitions
Sovereign Capital-backed Laurel, the funeral group, has added three separate funeral directors to its business: John Stuart Funeral Services, CS Bowyer and KY Green Limited.
Seraphim Capital leads £2m round for Celona Technologies
Seraphim Capital has led a £2m funding round for software company Celona Technologies, alongside existing investors Spark Ventures and Caledonia Investments.
Gresham reaps 3.4x on Minivator sale to Herkules-backed Handicare
Gresham Private Equity has exited its investment in stairlift manufacturer Minivator Group through a trade sale to Herkules Capital-backed Handicare, a healthcare company based in Norway.
Going for growth
Louis Elson, co-founder and managing partner of Palamon Capital Partner talks to Rikke Eckhoff about the benefits of the growth capital model in a financial crisis.
Buyouts 2009: The year of lost opportunities
Despite plenty of "dry powder," 2009 ranks as one of the worst years in private equity history. Eckhoff and Eftimiu present unquote"s European Buyout Review
Sale now on: Permira lines up £500m DFS acquisition
With Permira interested in a £500m buyout of furniture retailer DFS, could this be a return to form for a sector that has seen a slew of failures over the past 18 months? Deborah Sterescu reports.
Northern lights: regional dealflow to prop up UK PE
Both advisers and investors in Leeds and Manchester reveal that the Northern UK market is proving more lucrative for deals these days, which could attract investors from London. Deborah Sterescu investigates