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Miura, Demeter sell Contenur to US PE firm Acon
Acon Investments takes over with management retaining a significant stake in the business
Phoenix sells Porthaven to Fremont
Care home operator has increased its number of locations fivefold under the GP's tenure
NVM invests £4m in Hello Soda
Deal sees the VCT manager acquire a minority stake in the data analytics software company
Kester backs MBO of CETA Insurance
Niche insurance provider will look to make acquisitions following the transaction
Waterland-backed Atos buys Fleetinsel Klinik Hamburg
Physicians from the clinic will receive shares in the business, amounting to a minority position
Sodero joins Ixo in Loubat capital structure reshuffle
Inked in late July, the deal will allow Ixo to partially realise its investment
Naxicap buys Findis from Activa et al.
Naxicap’s takeover marks the third LBO for Findis, with previous owners including Activa and Abénex
UK healthcare market still fighting fit post-Brexit
Momentous changes in the UK's healthcare provision space and the potential for growth in related subsectors present opportunities for private equity
International buyers swoop for low-hanging Brexit fruit
Devaluation of the pound has made UK assets attractive to non-sterling investors, though the opportunity may be short lived
Comment: Measuring the immeasurable
Environmental, social and governance considerations in developing markets can help identify the strongest assets and boost fundraising
Grant Thornton promotes Morgan to head of corporate finance
Morgan will replace Ali Sharifi, who has led the team for two years
Brexit: The only certainty is uncertainty
While the long-term economic pros and cons of severing EU ties are up for debate, short-term uncertainty would be troubling for business leaders
Grant Thornton appoints Budworth to managing director
Budworth replaces Dave Clark, who steps down after 15 years but will stay with the firm
Comment: Change creates the future
Grant Thornton's Charles Toosey discusses how to attract graduates and investment into a reawakening industrials sector
Grant Thornton promotes Woodcock and Platt to director
New appointments focus on the business support services and TMT sectors, respectively
RJD acquires Babington from Bridges in £22m deal
The vocational training company will invest in new facilities and expand its training remit
Comment: The shifting debt landscape
Christopher McLean of Grant Thornton discusses the impact of the changing debt market on private equity
Comment: The gender diversity issue
On International Women's Day, Grant Thornton's Mo Merali says more needs to be done on boosting diversity
Expert Voices: Grant Thornton
The team at Grant Thornton share their views on the market in an exclusive column for unquote"
Comment: Green economy opportunities
Colin Johnson of Grant Thornton believes opportunities do exist for PE in the renewables space as long as care is taken
Fintech: Buzz or substance?
Fintech is increasingly alluring to private equity, but is it all buzz and no substance?
Comment: Redefining the off-market deal
Grant Thornton's Gray discusses off-market deals to conclude our Origination Series
LDC’s Node4 bolts on Premier IT Networks
Bolt-on is third since LDC’s buyout
Boosting diversity: fruitful practices
Practical tips on how firms can improve diversity within their ranks