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KKR adds John Mack to senior team
KKR has hired John Mack as a senior adviser, joining its team of around two dozen top professionals.
Exit volumes surge despite tough conditions
unquote” data shows that exit volumes surged in 2011 as private equity houses sought to satisfy investor demands, but it is uncertain if this trend will continue in 2012. Anneken Tappe reports.
KKR near final exit from Legrand
KKR has sold a further 12.7 million shares in listed French electrical equipment group Legrand, according to reports.
KKR buys nursing home debt
KKR has purchased part of the loans of UK nursing home operator Four Seasons Health Care Group Ltd.
TDC owners considering full exit
The private equity majority owners of listed Danish phone company TDC are reportedly looking to sell their stakes.
KKR appoints former Morgan Stanley exec as infrastructure director
KKR has appointed former Morgan Stanley infrastructure executive Vincent Policard as a director in its infrastructure team.
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
KKR buys CSG from Arle for $1.12bn
KKR has acquired safety equipment company Capital Safety Group (CSG) from Arle Capital Partners and Electra Partners, in a deal that values the business at $1.12bn.
KKR takes minority stake in Saba Infraestructuras
KKR has taken a 12.5% stake in Spanish car park and logistics park management company Saba Infraestructuras.
Triton and KKR-owned care homes under fire for patient neglect
Private equity backed care provider Carema, acquired by Triton and KKR from 3i in March 2010, has been forced to scrap its bonus system following accusations of patient neglect.
KKR hires ex-Asda chief as senior adviser
KKR has appointed former Asda chief executive Tony De Nunzio as a senior adviser.
KKR-backed BMG bolts on Bug Music for $325m
BMG Rights Management, a portfolio company of KKR, has purchased music publisher Bug Music from Spectrum Equity Investors and Crossroads Media for more than $300m.
Alven sells Fine Media to KKR's Pages Jaunes
Alven Capital has sold French online publisher Fine Media to Pages Jaunes, a listed portfolio company of KKR and Goldman Sachs.
PE firm lose out on Lafarge gypsum arm
The European and South American gypsum division of cement maker Lafarge has been sold to trade buyer Etex for close to €1bn.
3i-backed Enterprise in potential restructuring
3i’s portfolio company Enterprise is considering a full-scale restructuring, according to reports.
Apax, CVC and KKR in talks to acquire 20% of Caser
Private equity firms Apax Partners, CVC Capital Partners and KKR are at a critical stage in their talks with Caser about purchasing a 20% stake in the Spanish insurance firm.
KKR makes takeover bid for Versatel
Global private equity house KKR has made a voluntary public takeover offer worth €242m for telecommunication service provider Versatel.
Mediterra hits $144m first close for Turkish mid-market
Mediterra Capital Management has raised $144m in a first close for its debut vehicle.
Turkish fund minted with $144m first close
Mediterra Capital Management has raised $144m in a first close for its debut vehicle, with ten of the country’s top 50 richest individuals named as investors.
April Fools'!
At least two mega-deals may flop. Are CEE vendors luring in private equity under false pretences?
KKR and Advent circling Lafarge gypsum arm
KKR and Advent are among the potential private equity buyers circling cement maker Lafarge's European gypsum division, according to media reports.
Private equity funds team up in bid for Polkomtel
In the latest development of the Polkomtel sale, a number of private equity firms have joined forces to make bids for the company, according to reports.
KKR appoints European head of special situations
KKR has appointed Mubashir Mukadam as its European head of special situations.
Southern European Private Equity: 2010 in review
The year 2010 saw significant improvement across the private equity market in Southern Europe. Read on for a month-by-month summary of the regional highlights.