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Resource-backed Interchem acquires Polbita
CEE-focused Resource Partners' portfolio company Interchem has acquired Polbita, a Polish subsidiary of IWP International, from Strategic Value Partners (SVP).
SVP sells IWP International for €180m
Turnaround investor Strategic Value Partners (SVP) has sold the remaining significant business units of IWP International. This brings the total sale value of the UK consumer goods group to тЌ180m.
PPF Group increases Eldorado stake
Czech private equity group PPF has acquired the remaining shares in Russian retail chain Eldorado.
NBGI and Ethemba back Birgi Mefar
NBGI Private Equity and Ethemba Capital have acquired a controlling stake in Turkish pharmaceutical company Birgi Mefar for an undisclosed amount.
Bmp exits Pomocni
bmp has sold its 17.24% stake in online childcare platform Pomocni to Edipresse Polska.
GIMV, CapMan back Russia's Expert Photo
GIMV and CapMan have backed Russian photo business Expert Photo with an injection of growth capital.
Invest AD and SBI to inject $100m into Turkish private equity
Abu Dhabi's Invest AD and Japan's SBI Holdings are investing in a new private equity fund worth $100m, which focuses on acquisitions in Turkey.
Mid Europa seeking funds, placement agent
The fundraising trail is heating up across Europe, with CEE no exception.
21 Partners set to launch Polish fund
21 Partners is looking to launch a dedicated Polish fund to take advantage of the investment opportunities it offers, according to reports.
Mediterra hits $144m first close for Turkish mid-market
Mediterra Capital Management has raised $144m in a first close for its debut vehicle.
Turkish fund minted with $144m first close
Mediterra Capital Management has raised $144m in a first close for its debut vehicle, with ten of the country’s top 50 richest individuals named as investors.
Bancroft et al. sell Standard Profil
A consortium led by Bancroft Private Equity has fully exited its investment in Standard Profil, a Turkish rubber profile and weather-strip producer for the automotive industry, to Ruia Group.
April Fools'!
At least two mega-deals may flop. Are CEE vendors luring in private equity under false pretences?
Blackstone looking to invest in Russia
Blackstone Group is taking a closer look at Moscow on the search for investment opportunities in energy, emerging markets and growth capital for small companies.
AXA and Resource nab Latvian cable co
AXA Private Equity and Resource Partners have teamed up to acquire a majority stake in cable operator SIA Baltkom TV (Baltkom).
BC sells Turkish groceries for $515m
BC Partners has successfully offloaded a 17.4% stake in Turkish supermarket chain Migros Ticaret for $515m.
KBC sells Novaservis for 25%+ IRR
KBC Private Equity has sold Czech bathroom fittings maker Novaservis a.s. in a €48m trade sale to Polish business Ferro.
Private equity funds team up in bid for Polkomtel
In the latest development of the Polkomtel sale, a number of private equity firms have joined forces to make bids for the company, according to reports.
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 т 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.
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.