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Ardian completes tertiary buyout of d&b Audiotechnik
German audio equipment company finds a fourth private equity owner in Ardian
Macquarie Capital appoints CVC’s Devos
New hire specialises in utilities and infrastructure
Orix Corporation looking to buy Robeco
Japanese financial services firm Orix has confirmed that it is considering buying the asset management arm of Rabobank for up to €2bn.
Arle's Innovia acquires additional 50% in Securency
Arle Capital Partners' UK chemical company Innovia Films has acquired the remaining 50% stake in joint venture Securency International from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Pantheon appoints partner in infrastructure team
Pantheon has appointed Andrea Echberg as partner in charge of its European infrastructure business.
Permira and AMG bid against Orix in Robeco sale
Only Permira, AMG and Japanese financial services group Orix are left in the bidding war for Rabobank's asset management unit Robeco, reports in the local press suggest.
AXA PE buys Schustermann & Borenstein
AXA Private Equity has bought German fashion exporter Schustermann & Borenstein in an MBO that reportedly values the company at $370m.
Tikehau IM and Macquarie team up for debt programme
Tikehau Investment management and Macquarie Lending's corporate and asset finance group have partnered to offer debt funding solutions to French SMEs.
KKR acquires WMF shares from Capvis
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has bought a 37% capital stake in German cutlery and coffee machines maker Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) from Capvis Equity Partners-managed Crystal Capital for €238m.
Braemar Energy Ventures closes third fund at $300m
Braemar Energy Ventures has closed its oversubscribed third fund on $300m.
DC Advisory Partners appoints managing director
DC Advisory Partners has appointed Sergio Ronga as a third managing director to its debt advisory group.
Macquarie appoints Dennis Kaiser
Macquarie Funds Group has appointed Dennis Kaiser who joins the company from Allianz Private Equity Partners.