Germany
Deutsche unquote" January 2010
The most recent issue of Deutsche unquote" features: an update on the AIFM directive; a GP sentiment survey; high yield feature, in-depth reporting on deals and exits...and much more. Download your PDF here.
unquote" Germany Report 2009
An overview of the German private equity market
CVC and Carlyle bid EUR 5bn for Kabel Deutschland
According to reports, CVC Capital Partners and Carlyle have teamed up for a EUR 5bn bid for cable networks operator Kabel Deutschland, a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners. The buyout might see banks provide between EUR 3.5bn and EUR 4bn...
KKR acquires stake in Rudolf Wild
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) has acquired a stake in food ingredients business Rudolf Wild GmbH & Co. KG with effect from 1 January 2010 from the owner, Dr. Hans-Peter Wild.
GI Partners launches Elystan Capital Advisers
GI Partners has backed the launch of Elystan Capital Advisers, a Munich-based investment firm targeting mortgage backed assets and the mortgage banking sector in the DACH region.
Bidding heats up for Siemens hearing aids unit
Hellman & Friedman, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and Australian Cochlear Ltd have teamed up in a bid for the hearing aids business being sold by Siemens AG. Other interested bidders are said to include Bain Capital, Cinven, and Permira, with bids due...