Luxembourg
Benelux unquote" April 2013
Exits have dominated the Benelux market in the past month, but the disposals were not all good news for private equity in the region.
Benelux spirits lifted as exits rise
Benelux exits
Ogier opens Luxembourg office
Ogier Fiduciary Services, a provider of corporate, fund and private wealth administration services, has opened an office in Luxembourg.
Benelux unquote" March 2013
Banks in the Benelux are undergoing a major reshuffle, as those bailed out during the financial crisis seek to offload surplus assets, resulting in a boom for the secondaries market.
EQT appoints Nieuwenburg as new Benelux head
EQT Partners has appointed Kristiaan Nieuwenburg as partner and head of its Benelux operations.
Gimv launches Health & Care Fund
Gimv has launched a new €200m fund focused on healthcare and medical technology investments.
Van Campen Liem opens Luxembourg office
Dutch law firm Van Campen Liem has announced the opening of its Luxembourg office.
Benelux unquote" February 2013
The Dutch venture capital industry has suffered a lot in the past couple of years. While the country’s early-stage sector was growing until 2008, it collapsed entirely in 2009. Since then, dealflow has been slow. According to unquote” data, Dutch venture...
CVC and RBS sell $290m stake in Samsonite
CVC Capital Partners and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have sold a $290m stake in Hong Kong-listed luggage brand Samsonite International, according to reports.
Apax France exits IEE
Apax France has sold Luxembourg-based sensor systems specialist International Electronics & Engineering (IEE) to a consortium including Chinese strategic investors and an international financial investor.
SJ Berwin opens Luxembourg office
SJ Berwin has opened an office in Luxembourg, which will focus on corporate finance, private equity, funds and tax.
Benelux unquote" December 2012/January 2013
Gimv leads the region’s transactions league table, having completed six deals to date in 2012. The firm’s largest investment was the January PIPE deal with frozen food producer PinguinLutosa, worth €44m.
Dechert appoints new partner
Dechert has appointed Patrick Goebel as partner in the firm's financial services and investment management division in Luxembourg.
Benelux unquote" November 2012
To date, 2012 has not been a particularly impressive year in the Benelux region activity-wise.
Pangea Investors appoints new affiliate partner
Pangea Investors has hired Paul Bijleveld as an affiliate partner in the firm's London office.
Benelux unquote" October 2012
After the Dutch government collapsed in April, the country faced its fifth general election since the turn of the century on 12 September.
Benelux unquote" September 2012
At the end of 2011, key players in the Dutch and Belgian private equity markets had mixed views about the market and how it would develop in the eye of the eurozone crisis and looming regulatory constraints.
Gimv reshapes strategy to boost future growth
Belgian GP Gimv has announced an overhaul of its strategic orientation and management team, in order to strengthen its position in the industry.
Benelux unquote" July/August 2012
Luxembourg is Europe’s onshore tax haven. Like Ireland, the small country offers a whole array of tax exemptions, including duties charged on capital gains, dividends and VAT.
Benelux unquote" June 2012
The latest market report from the Dutch private equity association (NVP) shows that GPs in the Netherlands have strengthened their position between 2010 to 2011.
Benelux unquote" May 2012
For a long time, women have been underrepresented in the financial services sector, particularly in leadership roles.
Benelux unquote" April 2012
In the US, the housing market continues to struggle years after the bubble burst. Property prices continue to fall and home owners are defaulting on their mortgages. As a result, more houses remain empty and on the market, while their value decreases...
Mangrove Capital Partners hires ex-FC Barcelona vice-chairman
Marc Ingla has joined Luxembourg-based VC firm Mangrove Capital Partners as a partner.
Benelux unquote" March 2012
The Benelux region has had a rather calm start to 2012. The region has quietened down for the moment, particularly in terms of buyouts.