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CDC-backed EI-Technologies acquires ADEON
CDC Innovation et Entrepreneurs & Investisseurs Capital backed EI-Technologies has acquired IT business ADEON.
AXA's Spotless sale points to return of competitive auction
In the last year the competitive auction has become a rarity, as buyers became unwilling to bid up prices and sought extensive exclusivity. Now, though, they could be back on the cards.
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.
Argos Soditic reaps more than 4.5x on Dinno Santé exit
Argos Soditic, FHH Conseil and the management have sold their 100% stake in Dinno Santé to the healthcare business of Air Liquide and in doing so have realised over 4.5x return.
A mixed Christmas
2009 has ended as a bit of a mixed bag for French private equity. On the one hand, this month has seen a couple of restructurings, with Duke Street Capital having its share in Navimo reduced to 30% after BNP Paribas took control, and both CVC and the...
Mid market valuations take the plunge
Francois Rowell speaks to Gilles Mougenot, president of Argos Soditic, about the results of the H1 2009 Argos Mid-Market index
Carried interest debate
Francois Rowell talks to Gonzague de Blignieres, president of Barclays Private Equity, about the taxation of carried interest
PAI partners still on the rocks
The PAI partners saga looks set to drag on at least until 20 November, when LPs will vote on the beleaguered private equity house's proposal to reduce its fifth fund by 50%. The implications of the final agreement are anticipated with baited breath, writes...
The perfect venture
As the autumn leaves fall and the winter months draw in, LPs have a reason to smile. Following on from last month's EUR2.6bn exit of Orangina by private equity behemoths Lion Capital and Blackstone, this month gives us another impressive exit - this time...