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EQT exits Leybold Optics
EQT has sold thin film technology company Leybold Optics to German industrial company BУМhler.
EQT appoints new adviser
EQT Partners has appointed ex-Deutsche Bank board member Michael Cohrs as adviser.
EQT invests in German online retailer
EQT Expansion Capital II has bought a minority stake in German online retailer Internetstores for €30m.
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.
EQT buys Anticimex from Ratos
EQT has acquired 100% of the Anticimex Group from Ratos in a tertiary buyout.
Head of Deutsche Bank to join EQT network
The CEO of Deutsche Bank, Josef Ackermann, will join the board of Swedish investment company Investor and take on an advisory role in the EQT network.
EQT exits Lundhags
EQT has exited outdoor clothing company Lundhags to Norwegian trade player Swix.
Could mega fundraisings cause Nordic dry powder problem?
International investors have driven Nordic fundraising to unprecedented levels, but will deal flow keep up with the dry powder? Sonnie Ehrendal investigates.
AIFMD moves EQT funds onshore
EQT has announced that it will domicile its next fund within the EU.
EQT buys energy businesses from Fortum
EQT has acquired energy businesses Fortum Energiaratkaisut in Finland and Fortum Termest in Estonia.
Rumour roundup: what to expect in 2012
With 2012 just around the corner, the market is abuzz with rumours. Sonnie Ehrendal takes a look at what to expect in the coming year.
Sun European Partners buys EQT stake in Strauss
Sun European Partners has agreed to buy EQT Partner's shares in German retail chain Strauss Innovation.
Mega-buyouts fail to recover in 2011
This week, KKR announced what is likely to be one of the last large-cap deals of the year with its $1.12bn secondary buyout of Capital Safety Group (CSG). But how has 2011 as a whole stacked up in the mega-buyout arena? John Bakie investigates
Fund T&Cs: Tailored fit
With many GPs currently hitting the fundraising trail – and many more to come – should terms and conditions follow a gold standard to attract investors? Greg Gille investigates
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
Navigating a fundraise
Forget much of what youтve learned. Wooing LPs nowadays follows few preconceived truths, requiring instead a lot of patience and creativity. Kimberly Romaine reports
G4S backs out of ISS deal
G4S has withdrawn its offer for EQT-backed ISS, in a further blow for the company.
EQT exits VTI Technologies
EQT has sold Finnish motion sensor manufacturer VTI Technologies to Japanese electronics company Murata Manufacturing.
Orange Switzerland sale underway
France Telecom has launched the sale of its Swiss unit Orange Switzerland, reportedly attracting a number of private equity investors.
EQT acquires Atos from Nordic Capital
EQT has acquired Swedish medical device company Atos Medical from Nordic Capital.
On the road again
Fundraising of course is the name of the game at the moment. After a two year lull, many houses are already on or expected to hit the fundraising trail this year. EQT is currently looking to raise €4bn for its latest buyout vehicle, on a par with its...
EQT lining up SEK 20bn sale of Securitas Direct
EQT is preparing to sell Swedish burglar alarm company Securitas Direct, according to reports.
Banks move to offer free placement services
Banks are taking on mandates to drive future revenues from ancillary services. But you pay for what you get: lesser established GPs will still need the hands-on approach independent advisers offer. Kimberly Romaine reports.
EQT-backed Skykon bankrupt
EQT has had to write off its investment in Danish portfolio company Skykon A/S after it filed for bankruptcy in late 2010.