Industrials
Actera Group explores strategic options for Celebi Ground Handling
Several investors placed bids for the company in 2022 but mismatch in pricing didn't lead to a deal
Felss Group backer Capvis lines up PwC to guide sale process
Sale of German cold-forming specalist is under way, six and a half years into GP's holding period
CMA scrutiny of high-leverage PE divestment purchases expected to increase
PE could stand to lose its historic advantage with heightened regulatory baggage
Evoco expects portfolio acquisitions, assesses potential exits in 2H23
Switzerland-headquartered GP is currently deploying equity via its EUR 162m Evoco TSE III fund
TPG takes majority control of A-Gas, doubles down on impact investing
KKR partially exits its 2017 investment in the specialty gas and chemical distributor, retaining a minority stake
VC Spotlight: Climentum Capital fund to announce 10th investment this month; aims for final close at EUR 75m end-Sept
The GP expects to launch its second fund in 2025 with a target size of EUR 100m-EUR 125m
Triton Partners exploring potential sale of Bormioli Pharma
Italian drug packaging company is likely to draw interest from strategics, plus sponsors with sector experience
Bregal eyes local deal origination with new Swiss office
GP's third fund is completing its investment period, with fourth fund registered
IPACKCHEM sale attracts Greif, other packaging strategics and sponsors
SK Capital is orking with sellside adviser Goldman Sachs on the process for the French packaging firm
Inflexion to exit Xtrac in SBO to MiddleGround Capital
Sale of UK-based transmission-systems manufacturer marks Buyout Fund IV’s seventh exit
Siparex kicks off Midcap 4 fund deployment as fund nears EUR 250m target
French glass processing company Cevino Glass marks first investment from EUR 220m fund, which is expected to meet its EUR 250m target by year-end or early 2024
PAI Partners nears close for EUR 7bn Fund VIII following timeline extension
France-headquartered firm is expected to close the vehicle in November 2023 amid a tough fundraising climate
Active Capital in EUR 150m fundraise; SIF strategy and portfolio companies eye buys
Industrials-focused sponsor expects reshoring trend to generate uptick in opportunities
KKA Partners boasts strong US LP showing in latest EUR 230m fund
Small mid-cap investor avoids pure tech businesses and ongoing ‘bubble’
Pillarstone aims for year-end close for industrials and shipping-focused fund
Italy-headquartered investor typically assists banks with managing underperforming assets
Sluggish PE market struggles with deal execution, braces for pent-up demand wave
Financing challenges and valuation discrepancies have stymied deal count and volume, but hopes pinned on 4Q 2023 and beyond
It’s a new generation: Emerging PE professionals are propelling their careers with ESG – PE Forum Italy
Bridging generational gaps and forging ESG agendas can allow young practitioners to make their mark
Women in PE: Abris Capital Partners' Nachyla on newly launched fundraise and portfolio priorities amid geopolitical challenges
Partner Monika Nachyla outlines the CEE-based GP's fundraising and portfolio development plans
PE purchases stall in Italy as buyers lose faith – PE Forum Italy
PE players are hoping that valuation expectations will align in 2H 2023, easing dealmaking backlog
SGT Capital focuses on co-investments and LP diversification in next stretch of USD 2bn fundraise
Co-managing partner and former Mormon missionary turned financier Joseph Pacini speaks to Unquote as the firm’s current fund nears a USD 1bn-plus second close
Inspirit holds GBP 75m final close for second fund, anticipates strong carve-outs dealflow
Fund was oversubscribed and closed following a three-month fundraising process
GP Profile: NB Renaissance outlines acquisition and exit plans in final stretch of current fund deployment
Nearing full deployment for its third fund, Italian private equity firm is prepping one more deal and at least one exit by year-end
Dutch sponsor Egeria gears up for new fund launch next year
GP’s 2017-vintage, EUR 800m current fund is expected to be fully deployed within 12-18 months
Rovensa tipped for sale as PE owners weigh exit options
Bridgepoint and Partners Group have yet to decide on a process for the Portugese agriculture business