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ISS mulls third IPO attempt
Danish cleaning and catering group ISS, owned by EQT and Goldman Sachs, is understood to be actively preparing for a third IPO attempt.
Sulzer circled by private equity firms
Swiss industrial manufacturer Sulzer has received bids from private equity firms for its subsidiary Metco, according to reports.
Regeur joins EQT's Amsterdam office
EQT has confirmed that Jeroen Regeur, former vice-president at TPG Capital, joined EQT's Schiphol office on 1 October as director of investments in the Benelux region.
EQT mulling Sanitec IPO
EQT is reportedly mulling a listing on the Stockholm Stock Exchange for Sanitec, a Nordic bath and toilet maker.
Trophy investments: Fashion and gadgets
Trophy investments
EQT buys Avenso in MBO
EQT has invested in Avenso, an online retailer for photographic contemporary art, alongside Avenso's management.
Accent sets sight on Candyking IPO
Accent Equity Partners is to pursue a flotation of confectionery retailer Candyking, according to reports.
Bridgepoint sells Terveystalo to EQT
Bridgepoint has sold Finnish private healthcare provider Terveystalo to EQT for a reported €650m.
EQT promotes Blecher and de Muynck
Lennart Blecher, EQT
ISS appoints Sir Charles Allen ahead of revived IPO
Danish facilities group ISS, backed by EQT and Goldman Sachs, has appointed Sir Charles Allen as chairman, suggesting the firm may once again revive plans for an IPO.
EQT to appeal tax decision
As expected, EQT Partners will appeal the Swedish tax authority's decision to tax carried interest as income, presenting some of the firm's staff with a SEK 670m tax bill.
EQT loses battle in income tax war
EQT and a number of its employees will receive a tax bill of SEK 670m, according to Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri.
Private equity firms eye Quadriga's AHT
Several private equity firms are said to be bidding for Quadriga Capital's AHT Cooling Systems.
EQT backs Swiss Smile
EQT has invested CHF 44m in a later stage growth funding situation involving Switzerland-based dental chain Swiss Smile.
Ambivalence or adapting to ever-changing climate?
While the Springer Science and Deutsche Annington exits are expected to deliver positive results when completed, the indecisiveness displayed does little to help the asset class’s historically troubled relationship with the public markets.
Private equity on the road to recovery
Following a month of stellar exits, an uptick in buyouts and a record number of fundraisings, there is reason to believe private equity markets are turning a corner. Kimberly Romaine reports.
Matas to unlock the Nordic IPO market?
The recent IPO of Matas, with a market cap of €630m, is the first new listing on the Copenhagen stock exchange in two years. Could this listing be the key to unlocking the hushed Nordic IPO market? Karin Wasteson investigates
EQT to sell Swedegas
EQT is planning to sell Swedish gas grid operator Swedegas for an enterprise value in excess of €500m (SEK 4.3bn), according to reports.
Springer Science: EQT opts for €3.3bn sale to BC Partners
EQT Partners and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) have agreed to sell German media publisher Springer Science to BC Partners for €3.3bn.
EQT and GIC opt for Springer Science IPO
EQT and GIC's plans for a potential trade sale of German media publisher Springer Science to BC Partners have definitely been scrapped as the owners firmly focus on a listing.
EQT’s Munksjö lists on Nasdaq OMX Helsinki
Shares in EQT-backed speciality paper producer Munksjö have started trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange.