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De Persgroep Netherlands acquires 80% of PE-backed VNU Media
The Dutch arm of Belgian media company De Persgroep has acquired an 80% stake in Netherlands-based VNU Media, which is jointly held by 3i and HIG Capital.
Simon Borrows steps in as 3i CEO
3i Group has officially appointed Simon Borrows as CEO, taking over from Michael Queen with immediate effect.
3i looking to sell Enterprise to Ferrovial
3i is planning to sell support services company Enterprise to Spanish infrastructure operator Ferrovial, according to reports.
3i Debt Management appoints new portfolio manager
David Fewtrell has joined 3i Debt Management as a portfolio manager.
GCP-backed Killby & Gayford goes into administration
Former 3i portfolio company Killby & Gayford т currently backed by Growth Capital Partners (GCP) т has gone into administration, according to reports.
Arle Capital hires ex-3i director
Arle Capital Partners has hired Roumyana Boshnakova and Senka Jeremic as investment managers.
Business Growth Fund: Myth versus reality
The newest kid on the block т made up of lots of the old boys in the industry т is struggling to make friends. People say the Business Growth Fund (BGF) is too big and too threatening. But is the BGFтs reputation warranted? Kimberly Romaine investigates...
Queen abdicates, predicts "new peak" for PE
The departure of 3i CEO Michael Queen is the end of an era, but not the end of the industry.
Michael Queen steps down from 3i
3i chief executive Michael Queen has announced his intention to step down.
3i acquires majority stake in cosmetics packager Geka
3i has bought a majority stake in German cosmetics packaging company Geka from mid-market investor Halder.
GCP appoints 3i exec as director
Growth Capital Partners (GCP) has appointed Kirsty McDonald as investment director to its team.
3i-backed Element Materials buys DTL
3i portfolio company Element Materials Technology (formerly Stork Materials Technology) has acquired Detroit Testing Laboratory (DTL).
Triton and KKR-owned care homes under fire for patient neglect
Private equity backed care provider Carema, acquired by Triton and KKR from 3i in March 2010, has been forced to scrap its bonus system following accusations of patient neglect.
To have and to hold
Private equity prides itself on patience. But three-to-five year holds arenтt always enough to maximise value from companies. Kimberly Romaine reports.
3i buys Etanco off IK
3i has acquired a majority stake in French building fasteners manufacturer Etanco from IK Investment Partners.
Private equity 'unlikely to buy 3i's troubled Chorion'
Private equity firms are unlikely to show much appetite for struggling 3i-backed Chorion, the owner of the Mr Men franchise, corporate finance adviser Jeremy Rayment said today.
MCH and Corpfin invest in Segur Ibérica
MCH Private Equity and Corpfin Capital have acquired N+1 Private Equity’s stake in Spanish security firms Segur Ibérica and Hortus Mundi for €26m.
Carta Capital reaps 14-18% IRR on three exits
Lower mid-market mezzanine investor Carta Capital has exited three of its investments, each reaping an IRR of 14-18% and a money multiple of 1.6x to 1.8x.
Interview: ASCRI's Maite Ballester
The Spanish private equity association (ASCRI) has renewed its efforts to promote venture and finally created separate platforms for its membership. Susannah Birkwood speaks to Maite Ballester, the partner and managing director of 3i Spain and president...
AFIC conference: Industry highlights tough year ahead
The major French players gathered in Paris today for the 14th annual conference of private equity association AFIC. Despite showing good signs of recovery, the French market still has daunting challenges to face in 2011. Greg Gille reports
3i sells Pilatus stake to IHAG Holding
3i has sold its stake in Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG to IHAG Holding.
3i to float Norma Group
3i has announced its plans to list auto parts supplier Norma Group on the Frankfurt stock exchange.
3i looking to offload Azelis
3i has hired Bank of America Merrill Lynch to run the auction process for Belgian chemicals distributor Azelis, according to media reports.
3i in talks with Go Outdoors
UK buyout house 3i is one of several private equity firms currently in talks with Go Outdoors over a possible investment in the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer.