Apax Partners
PE firms in 2nd round for Triton's Bravida
Four private equity firms have entered a second round of bids for Triton portfolio company Bravida, reports suggest.
£14bn raised: but how to spend it?
European fund closes totalling nearly €14bn have been announced in the past fortnight. Deal data suggests it may be a bit much, and that not all are equipped to manage it. Kimberly Romaine reports
Apax fund reaches €4.3bn first close
Apax Partners has raised €4.3bn for its eighth buyout fund in just 10 months, according to media reports.
TDC owners considering full exit
The private equity majority owners of listed Danish phone company TDC are reportedly looking to sell their stakes.
Apax Partners acquires Orange Switzerland for €1.6bn
Apax Partners has wholly acquired telecommunications firm Orange Switzerland from France Telecom Orange for approximately CHF 2bn (€1.6bn).
Apax and Nordic Capital-owned Capio acquires three clinics
Apax Partners and Nordic Capital's portfolio company Capio AB has acquired the French Aguilera, and Swedish CFTK and Avesina clinics.
Buyout activity slumps in Q4
While the dip in European buyout activity was not as sharp as expected in the third quarter, dealflow has since then slowed down considerably – leaving little hope for an uptick on 2010’s year-end figures. Greg Gille reports
Orange Switzerland sale underway
France Telecom has launched the sale of its Swiss unit Orange Switzerland, reportedly attracting a number of private equity investors.
Pandora IPO lifts lid on PE failings
Pandora is not the only private equity-backed IPO to suffer – it would seem the box is full of underperforming listings. John Bakie reports.
Carlyle et al circle Spain’s Mare Nostrum
Buyout firms Carlyle Group, Apax Partners, Cerberus Capital Management and TPG have placed first-round bids for a stake in Spanish savings bank group Mare Nostrum.
Apax, CVC and KKR in talks to acquire 20% of Caser
Private equity firms Apax Partners, CVC Capital Partners and KKR are at a critical stage in their talks with Caser about purchasing a 20% stake in the Spanish insurance firm.
Apax refinances Trader Media Group
Apax Partners and Guardian Media Group have refinanced Trader Media Group (TMG), receiving a £280m dividend.
Apax Partners launches €9bn fund
Apax Partners is currently marketing its eighth fund and is aiming to raise at least €9bn, according to media reports.
KKR makes takeover bid for Versatel
Global private equity house KKR has made a voluntary public takeover offer worth €242m for telecommunication service provider Versatel.
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.
Apax appoints Oriol Pinya as chairman
Apax Partners has named Oriol Pinya as chairman of the private equity firm’s Spanish unit.
Altamir Amboise joins LPEQ
Listed vehicle Altamir Amboise has become the first French member of LPEQ, the industry association of listed private equity investment companies.
Electra Partners appoints new chief investment partner
Private equity firm Electra Partners has appointed Alex Fortescue as chief investment partner.
Apax and Bridgepoint team up again on CEP buyout
Apax Partners and Bridgepoint Capital are teaming up to buy French mortgage insurance services company Compagnie Européenne de Prévoyance (CEP) from PAI Partners, according to media reports.
Apax Partners appoints new chairman and CEO
French mid-market firm Apax Partners has appointed Eddie Misrahi as new chairman and CEO.
EQT looking to sell Kabel Baden-Würtemberg
EQT Partners, the private equity arm of Sweden's Wallenberg family, is looking to sell German TV, broadband and phone provider Kabel Baden-Würtemberg (KBW).
Polish telco on the block for €4bn
A bloated price may mean this telco is headed for the stock exchange
ISS owners scrap $8.5bn Apax sale
EQT and GS Capital Partners have ended talks with Apax Partners over an $8.5bn sale of Danish outsourcing company ISS, according to reports.
Southern European Private Equity: 2010 in review
The year 2010 saw significant improvement across the private equity market in Southern Europe. Read on for a month-by-month summary of the regional highlights.