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Listed private equity recovery underway
Listed private equity
Southern Europe: Volume drops, value soars
Deal activity remained particularly subdued across Southern Europe in May, although the Rottapharm buyout in Italy sent overall value soaring.
PE players cashing in on energy services consolidation
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming more important to businesses, leading to the emergence of intense private equity interest in the energy management services sector. Research by Robert W Baird suggests an increase in deal...
Depositary requirements detrimental to VC fundraising, says EVCA
EVCA has raised concerns that the proposed depositary requirement for venture capital funds could be detrimental to the fundraising environment in Europe.
Triago's Dréan launches online PE marketplace Palico
Palico, a global online marketplace for the private equity fund community, launched yesterday.
Hermes appoints new CEO
Hermes Fund Managers has promoted Saker Nusseibeh to the role of chief executive officer.
Moody's forecasts €33bn+ LBO default
More than a quarter of unrated private equity LBO debt will default by 2015, according to ratings agency Moody’s.
Are mezzanine funds making a comeback?
The launch of 123 Venture’s latest mezzanine fund, the €100m Trocadero Capital Transmission II, is the second mezz fund launch this year with CIC Mezzanine III. In parallel, the number of mezzanine funds reaching final close has declined from 6 in 2010...
Terra Firma head of IR quits
Terra Firmaтs head of investor relations Kamal Tabet has left the firm after only 11 months.
European secondaries boom unlikely to end soon
Secondaries boom unlikely to end soon
Advent exits Vitrue to Oracle
Advent Venture Partners has exited US portfolio company Vitrue in a trade sale to IT solutions developer Oracle, following a 15-month holding period.
DACH investment leaps forward in May
Investment in the DACH region surged forward in May, with seven deals worth an estimated €580m, compared to 12 deals worth just €100m in April.
CVC Capital Partners said to raise €10.75bn fund
CVC Capital Partners is in the process of raising a new Europe-focused fund targeting €10.75bn ($13.5bn), reports suggest.
European assets remain attractive despite euro crisis
Despite worries about Greece, Spain and Italy, US investors have demonstrated a continued appetite for European assets. Europe still remains a tough market for the moment and funds will have to play their cards right to maintain the interest of big American...
unquote" British Private Equity Awards
The 2012 unquote" British Private Equity Awards will be held in London on Thursday, 4th October.
Private equity can unlock hidden investment opportunities, says Capital Dynamics
Concern about investing in Europe has obscured numerous investment opportunities, says Mark Drugan, managing director of European investment management at Capital Dynamics.
Mid-cap valuations register modest drop – Argos Index
Modest drop in mid-cap valuations
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Vista Equity Partners closes fourth fund on $3.5bn
American GP Vista Equity Partners has held a $3.5bn final close for VEP Fund IV.
Nordic credit remains more readily available
The Nordic countries have enjoyed a lower proportion of all-equity buyouts than the rest of Europe for several months now - highlighting easier access to leverage in the region.
Lawyers: your most valuable asset?
Lawyers: a valuable asset?
Buyout market could see worst year since 2009
Latest figures show Europe's buyout market has failed to recover from the market malaise of late 2011, brought on by the Eurozone crisis, particularly at the upper end of the market.
Buyout market could see worst year since 2009
Latest figures show Europe's buyout market has failed to recover from the market malaise of late 2011, brought on by the Eurozone crisis, particularly at the upper end of the market.
Duane Morris expands PE practice in Europe with hire
Law firm Duane Morris has hired Pierfrancesco Carbone as a partner in its London office.