CEE unquote
CEE deals, LP interest on the rise
The market in Central & Eastern Europe is picking up, with more deals expected and more LPs ready to back them.
Central and Eastern Europe – A Continuing Opportunity
Nearly two decades of investment history, superior returns, a universe of experienced fund managers – yet Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is neglected by many LPs. Henry Potter and Peter Wolfers of Alpha Associates discuss the characteristics of the...
Enterprise Investors to close €57m XTB deal next week
Enterprise Investors is to close its expansion capital injection into Polish brokerage house X-Trade Brokers next week, unquote” has learned.
CEE market: Catching up fast
The unquote” Central and Eastern Europe Congress, held today in London, gave delegates a valuable insight into the reshaping of the PE landscape post-crisis, and the new investment opportunities arising as the region catches up fast on the way to recovery....
Montagu acquires Emitel for PLN 1.7bn
Montagu Private Equity has bought Polish terrestrial TV and radio broadcast infrastructure operator Emitel for PLN 1.7bn (€425m) from Telekomunikacja Polska Group.
Cartesian Capital Group backs TAB Gida
Cartesian Capital Group has acquired a minority stake in Turkish food company TAB Gida from the Kurdoglu and Urundul families.
Mid Europa Partners acquires stake in Waberer’s
Mid Europa Partners has acquired a 49.05% stake in Hungarian road freight transport company Waberer’s Holding Zrt.
Advent International acquires Provimi for €188m
Advent International has agreed to acquire European manufacturer of pet food Provimi Pet Food (PPF) for an enterprise value of €188m.
Prospects for CEE: have your say
As Europe emerges from recession, what are the prospects for Central and Eastern Europe?
Innova to float Libet on WSE
Innova Capital is looking to float Polish paving business Libet just over a year after acquiring the firm in a corporate spin-off.
Russia seeks private equity partners
The Russian government is said to be seeking global private equity partners in a $10bn fund aimed at attracting international money into the country, with Apollo, Carlyle and Blackstone all believed to have been approached.
Mid Europa's buys Penta's groceries for EUR 400m
Following two handsome exits, Mid Europa stumps up 13x Ebitda for a Polish grocery chain.
NBGI Private Equity invests in Sante
NBGI Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Turkish operator of oncology therapy centres Sante Group for an undisclosed amount.
Innova buys Provus from Turkven
Innova Capital has acquired 96% of Romanian card processors Provus Services Provider and Romcard. The deal was a secondary buyout from incumbent backer Turkven Private Equity and was funded entirely with equity.
VC Czech-mate
The Czech government is the latest to consider a venture fund to fill an equity gap.
Polish telco on the block for €4bn
A bloated price may mean this telco is headed for the stock exchange
General Atlantic invests in Kaspersky Lab
General Atlantic (GA) has provided Russian IT security solutions firm Kaspersky Lab with growth capital funding of an undisclosed amount.
Providence buys Ukrainian FiberNet
Providence Equity Partners is making its second foray into Ukraine with the purchase of CEE communications business FiberNet's operations in the country, known as CDC Falstap.
KKR, TPG eye up $1.5bn Turkish Delight
Turkey may be about to host one of Europe's largest deals - again.
BAML, Ares, Montagu realise €485m partial sale
A trio of private equity firms have inched closer to a sizeable exit in Hungary, selling part of Euromedic.
Mid Europa sells České Radiokomunikace
Mid Europa Partners has announced it is to sell České Radiokomunikace to a consortium of funds managed by Macquarie for approximately €574m.
Mid Europa doubles its money on Aster sale
Mid Europa Partners has agreed to sell media and communication services business Aster to UPC Polska, an affiliate of Liberty Global Inc.
Resource to Handel Polish retail consolidation
CEE growth investor Resource Partners is pumping Pln 60m into SPS Handel SA, operator of 36 Polish shops called "Zielony Market". The funds will be used to help the company consolidate the domestic retail and wholesale distribution markets.
Rhea Venture acquires DentIstanbul
Rhea Venture Capital Investment Trust has wholly acquired Turkish dental care provider DentIstanbul from Global Environment Fund (GEF).