Blackstone Group
Blackstone records strongest quarter since IPO
The Blackstone Group beat expectations with its positive earnings report, showing a strong recovery year-on-year.
Blackstone and Anacap set up joint venture for financial assets
The Blackstone Group and Anacap Financial Partners have set up a joint venture to buy European financial assets.
Blackstone raises $834.8m for new listed debt fund
The Blackstone Group has raised $834.8m in the IPO of its new closed-ended debt vehicle GSO Strategic Credit Fund.
Blackstone appoints Assant as new head of European PE
Blackstone has appointed Lionel Assant as new head of European private equity.
Blackstone closes $2.5bn energy fund
Blackstone has held a final close for its first energy-focused private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Partners (BEP), on $2.5bn.
Blackstone France appoints chairman
Blackstone's special adviser Gerard Errera has been appointed as chairman of Blackstone France.
Blackstone not to replace head of European PE
Blackstone will not seek a replacement for Joe Baratta in the company's London office, according to reports.
Blackstone promotes Baratta to head of global PE
Joe Baratta has been appointed as head of global private equity at Blackstone.
Doughty Hanson-backed Vue to take over CinemaxX
Doughty Hanson’s portfolio company Vue has announced its intention to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for German multiplex chain CinemaxX.
Blackstone exits Klöckner Pentaplast
Blackstone has sold its majority stake in German thermoform packaging company Klöckner Pentaplast to Strategic Value Partners.
Blackstone appoints senior adviser in Spain
Claudio Boada has joined Blackstone Group’s global private equity and real estate teams as a senior adviser.
Thai firm to bid for Birds Eye
Thai food manufacturer Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) is to submit a ТЃ2.5bn bid for Permira portfolio company Birds Eye, according to reports.
PE firms circle Birds Eye Iglo
A number of private equity houses have submitted first-round offers for Permira-backed Birds Eye Iglo, according to reports.
Lenders urge GPs to talk about refinancing
The well-documented 2014 “wall of debt” is pushing many GPs down the refinancing route. Easier said than done given the current lending climate – but early birds could stand a better chance of catching the proverbial worm. Greg Gille reports
Blackstone refinances Center Parcs
Blackstone has refinanced holiday provider Center Parcs, injecting a further ТЃ100m of equity
TDC owners considering full exit
The private equity majority owners of listed Danish phone company TDC are reportedly looking to sell their stakes.
Private equity firms prepare to take over USP Hospitales
Spanish hospital chain USP Hospitales has received bids from a number of private equity funds.
Iceland Foods auction delayed
TPG, Bain, Blackstone and BC Partners have reportedly submitted first-round bids for frozen food retailer Iceland Foods - but the auction is being delayed, according to media reports.
Blackstone acquires Leica
Blackstone Group has acquired a 44% stake in German camera equipment producer Leica Camera.
Miliband launches fresh attack on private equity
The private equity industry has once again come under fire from Britainтs politicians, accused of asset stripping by Labour leader Ed Miliband.
Bain seeking final bids for FCI
Bain Capital is today expecting final bids for portfolio company FCI, which could fetch up to $1bn.
Blackstone acquires Jack Wolfskin for €700m
Private equity house Blackstone has acquired outdoor equipment and clothing company Jack Wolfskin in a secondary buyout worth €700m.
Blackstone buys confectionery manufacturer Tangerine
Blackstone Group has acquired Growth Capital Partners' (GCP) 40% stake in sugar, confectionery and popcorn manufacturer Tangerine in a deal worth more than ТЃ100m.
Blackstone nears Jack Wolfskin deal
Private equity company Blackstone is close to a possible acquisition of German outdoor equipment provider Jack Wolfskin, according to reports.