Arle Capital Partners
2013: long on exits, short on new deals
The year ahead will be one of exits and pockets of liquidity in financing markets – but new deals and traditional funding may be weak.
Early-stage deals bounce back in Q4
After a slow summer, early-stage investments took off in Q4, according to the latest unquote” Private Equity Barometer, published in association with Arle Capital Partners.
unquote" Private Equity Barometer - Q3 2012
Private equity dealflow has remained subdued over the three months to September, with the number of transactions completed plummeting 35% to 182 deals while the aggregated value dipped 14% to €11.7bn.
Q4 Barometer: European deal value up 82%
Q4 Barometer
Arle looking to sell Hilding Anders
Arle Capital Partners is considering a sale of Swedish mattress manufacturer Hilding Anders, according to reports.
Arle bolsters DACH team
Mid-cap GP Arle Capital Partners has hired two investment executives in its DACH-focused team.
Q3 Barometer: European deal flow plummets 35%
Q3 Barometer
Arle loses ETG in debt-for-equity swap
Arle Capital Partners' portfolio company EurotaxGlass (ETG) has been seized by its lenders, as an agreement on the reduction of its debt pile couldn't be reached.
Arle appoints energy specialist as partner
Arle Capital Partners has appointed Peter Goode as a partner with effect from 1 October.
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.
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.
Video: Arle's John Arney on the European buyout market
Video: Arle's John Arney
unquote" Private Equity Barometer - Q2 2012
A three-quarter slide in the overall value of European private equity deals was halted in Q2, according to the latest unquote" Private Equity Barometer published in association with Arle Capital Partners.
Trade winds blowing
Trade winds blowing
Arle Capital hires ex-3i director
Arle Capital Partners has hired Roumyana Boshnakova and Senka Jeremic as investment managers.
Arle, AlpInvest and GSCP portfolio company Expro divests business
British oil and gas company Expro, held by Arle Capital Partners, AlpInvest Partners, and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, has divested its Connectors & Measurements business.
Exit volumes surge despite tough conditions
unquote” data shows that exit volumes surged in 2011 as private equity houses sought to satisfy investor demands, but it is uncertain if this trend will continue in 2012. Anneken Tappe reports.
Arle Capital's Parques Reunidos buys Slagharen
Parques Reunidos, portfolio company of Arle Capital, has acquired Dutch theme park Slagharen.
Arle Capital portfolio company acquires Nightfreight
DX Group, a portfolio company of Arle Capital Partners, has acquired British mail, courier and logistics network provider Nightfreight.
Arle Capital's Parques Reunidos buys Noah's Ark
Arle Capital portfolio company Parques Reunidos has acquired Noah's Ark, the US's largest water park.
Sir George Buckley to join Arle Capital
Arle Capital Partners has appointed Sir. George Buckley as chairman with effect from 1st June 2012.
Deal volumes hit 15-year low
Deal volumes in Q4 2011 hit their lowest levels since 1996, in a difficult final quarter for the private equity industry, according to the unquote” Private Equity Barometer, in association with Arle Capital Partners.
Arle appoints ex-portfolio company CEO as partner
Arle Capital Partners has hired Anders Pettersson, the CEO of former portfolio company Capital Safety Group, as partner.
unquote" private equity barometer - Q3 2011
Deal activity levels fell by more than a third in Q3 2011 due to ongoing fears regarding the European debt crisis, according to the latest unquote” Private Equity Barometer, in association with Arle Capital Partners.