Benelux Unquote
Gimv reshapes strategy to boost future growth
Belgian GP Gimv has announced an overhaul of its strategic orientation and management team, in order to strengthen its position in the industry.
Advent to take Mediq private for €775m
Advent International has announced plans to delist Dutch pharma company Mediq from the Euronext Amsterdam, valuing the company at €775m.
Egeria invests in Hitec Power Protection
Egeria has acquired Dutch power supply systems provider Hitec Power Protection, according to reports.
Dutch government backs new tech fund-of-funds
The Dutch ministry of economic affairs has confirmed the launch of a €150m fund-of-funds to support the country's technology companies.
HIG combines US and European metallised paper firms
HIG Capital has acquired Belgium-based ARMetallizing (ARM) and US-based Vacumet Paper from their corporate parents, and will merge the businesses following the transaction.
Benelux unquote" July/August 2012
Luxembourg is Europe’s onshore tax haven. Like Ireland, the small country offers a whole array of tax exemptions, including duties charged on capital gains, dividends and VAT.
Metric invests in Dutch hotel developer
Metric Capital Partners has committed €120m to Dutch hotel developer and operator TVGH.
KPN calls off BASE sale
Dutch telecommunications company KPN has stopped the sale process of its Belgian mobile business BASE, citing pricing disagreements.
Arle completes Stork refinancing
Arle has completed the refinancing of two of its portfolio companies, despite having to pull a high-yield bond issue last month.
H2 picks up paper businesses from Norske Skog
H2 Equity Partners has acquired Netherlands-based paper mill Parenco and recovered paper business Reparco from Norwegian paper producer Norske Skog.
Main Capital backs Sofon MBO
Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Dutch software company Sofon.
Main Capital holds €12m first close for third fund
Main Capital Partners has held a €12m first close for its Main Capital III fund, launched in September 2011.
NEA et al invest in Silk series-B
New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Atomico and other investors have backed web-based platform Silk in a $1.6m second financing round.
3i secures refinancing for Element Materials Technology
3i-backed Element Materials Technology has secured a $93.25m refinancing package from its existing banking syndicate and two new banks.
Patience pays off on Ziggo IPO
The unusual IPO story of Ziggo has presented yet another boost to its private equity backers as overwhelming investor demand accelerated yesterday’s share offering from a planned 18 million to 29 million ordinary shares - trading at a premium of 34%....
Alvarez & Marsal hires managing director
Alvarez & Marsal has hired Rob Schuyt as managing director for its European restructuring business in Amsterdam.
Gimv acquires 25% stake in ARS T&TT
Gimv has invested growth capital in Dutch transportation services provider ARS T&TT in exchange for a 25% equity stake.
Will Luxembourg lose prime spot as fund domicile?
Luxembourg losing out?
Stork high-yield refinancing postponed
Stork Technical Services, backed by Arle Capital Partners, has suspended its €315m high-yield bond issue, citing tough market conditions.
Gilde Equity Management acquires BlueCielo
Gilde Equity Management has bought Dutch software company BlueCielo from a group of financial and private shareholders.
Residex sells Best Fencing Group
Residex has sold its stake in Dutch industrials company Best Fencing Group back to management, according to reports.
Rabo Ventures and Value8 invest €4.5m in Ceradis
Rabo Ventures and Value8 have committed €4.5m to a new financing round for Ceradis, a Dutch producer of crop protection products.
Doughty raises $1.1bn from Norit sale
Doughty Hanson has sold activated carbon specialist Norit to US trade player Cabot Corporation for $1.1bn.
Benelux unquote" June 2012
The latest market report from the Dutch private equity association (NVP) shows that GPs in the Netherlands have strengthened their position between 2010 to 2011.