Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton hires new partner
Andy Morgan has been appointed as a partner in Grant Thornton’s London corporate finance team.
UK technology a safe haven for investment
The low growth potential of Europe is augmenting investor caution. The resulting search for reliable returns may see activity in UK technology companies rise. Amy King investigates
Alan Dale joins Grant Thornton
Alan Dale has been appointed as a partner and head of Grant Thornton’s operational deal services (ODS) team.
Regional offices: a real asset for GPs?
At a time when competing for the best assets throughout the UK is proving crucial, do GPs need to look outside London and establish a regional presence? Greg Gille reports
SBOs to dominate dealflow next year
Secondary buyouts will dominate the market for the foreseeable future, say 47% of respondents to Grant Thornton survey.
Matrix Private Equity backs MBO of EMaC
Matrix has invested £6m to back the MBO of service plan provider EMaC.
Buyout firms get to grips with pension risks
Pension liabilities are of increasing concern to buyout practitioners, who need to mitigate risks and ensure they can reach agreement with stakeholders.
BPE sells FirstAssist; Ninth exit in 2011
Barclays Private Equity has sold FirstAssist Insurance Services Ltd. for £71m to healthcare provider Cigna.
Valedo acquires Corbel from Sentica
Valedo Partners has acquired real estate management services provider Corbel Oy from Sentica Partners.
ECI acquires Stewart Group
ECI Partners has backed the BIMBO of UK plastic moulded products supplier Stewart Group, valuing the business at £17m.
Priveq acquires stake in El-Björn
Priveq Investment has acquired a 70% stake in El-Björn AB, a Swedish supplier of equipment for the construction and electricity sector.
Swathe of PE exits expected this year
Private equity firms are looking to exit a large number of their portfolio companies in the coming 12 months, according to Grant Thornton UK's latest Private Equity Barometer.
Piper returns 5x on Bottlegreen sale
Piper Private Equity has sold its stake in UK adult soft drinks business Bottlegreen Holdings Limited to SHS.
Gresham's Team Telecom Group acquires C&C Technology
Gresham Private Equity's portfolio company Team Telecom Group has acquired C&C Technology for an undisclosed amount under €25m.
Deals, leverage on the up but refinancing remains a worry
Renewed confidence is propelling the nascent recovery. But pressure to deploy capital and refinance companies means uncertainty persists. Kimberly Romaine reports.
Running for the exit?
Exit numbers are set to boom in the coming months as market conditions improve, according to research. While trade sales are very much the preferred route for private equity investors, IPOs remain unattractive. John Bakie gives an overview.
Firms will not pay too much despite pressure on funds
Half of private equity professionals say they are under pressure to deploy funds, but say they will not acquire assets at multiples higher than the industry average, according to Grant Thornton.
Grant Thornton promotes corporate finance lead
Dominic Bolton has been promoted to lead Grant Thornton’s corporate finance media and entertainment division.
Vantis appoints client partner
Vantis Business Recovery Services (BRS), a division of UK accounting, tax and business advisory group Vantis, has appointed Gareth Morris as client partner.
Primary Capital backs £20m Güralp BIMBO
UK mid-market private equity investor, Primary Capital, has backed the £20m buy-in management buyout (BIMBO) of Güralp Systems - a manufacturer of geophysical instruments and networks.