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NTC Holdings further reduces stake in TDC
The holding jointly owned by Apax, Blackstone, KKR, Permira and Providence has sold 80 million shares in Danish telecommunications company TDC.
Permira and SVG cash in on Galaxy Entertainment
Permira has sold its remaining stake in Hong Kong listed casino and hotel operator Galaxy Entertainment Group.
PE-backed Cortefiel refinances €1.3bn debt
Spanish clothing retailer Cortefiel, backed by CVC, Permira and PAI partners, has refinanced €1.3bn worth of debt, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Police investigate 2007 sale of Valentino to Permira
Italian police have seized assets worth €65m from the Marzotto family and its business associates under suspicion of tax evasion connected to the 2007 sale of Valentino to Permira, according to reports.
Special Report: Italy
Special Report: Italy
KKR and Permira to sell Nordic business for up to €1.5bn
Two private equity firms and a trade player are in talks with German PE-backed broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media regarding the acquisition of its Nordic unit – a deal that could fetch up to €1.5bn, according to reports.
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.
SVG cuts down exposure to Permira
SVG Capital Partners has announced plans to sell its £90.2m stake in Permira's third fund, according to reports.
IPO rumours for PE-backed OdigeO
AXA Private Equity and Permira are exploring options for online travel group OdigeO, including a potential flotation, according to reports.
Top 5 exits of 2012 so far
Top 5 exits of 2012
Seat Pagine Gialle in €1.3bn debt-for-equity swap
Seat Pagine Gialle, the Italian directories firm backed by CVC Capital Partners, Permira and Investitori Associati, has announced the conversion of a tranche of bonds to equity.
Advent in talks to buy Douglas stake
Advent International is said to be in talks with German perfume and books retail group Douglas to acquire a stake in the business.
Italian association introduces graduates to the industry
Italian private equity and venture capital association AIFI is to hold a conference in October to introduce young people to the industry.
Permira sells Valentino to Qatari investors
Permira has sold Valentino Fashion Group to Mayhoola for Investments, a vehicle backed by a Qatari private investor group, in a deal believed to be valued at around €700m.
Permira to drop Iglo refinancing
Permira will not go through with the option to refinance portfolio company Iglo Birds Eye Frozen Foods.
Permira considers €500m Iglo refinancing
Permira is believed to be considering a €500m refinancing for portfolio company Iglo Birds Eye Frozen Foods, following the cancellation of its sale.
Buyers consider Permira-backed Valentino
A sovereign wealth fund is to make an offer for Italian fashion brand Valentino Fashion Group, owned by Permira.
Permira-backed Telepizza extends loans
Permira has led a €35m equity injection into Spanish fast food chain Telepizza as part of a larger refinancing operation, according to reports.
Trade winds blowing
Trade winds blowing
Permira’s Telepizza to extend loans
Spanish pizza delivery chain Telepizza, backed by Permira, is asking lenders to extend the maturities of its loans, according to reports.
Thai firm to bid for Birds Eye
Thai food manufacturer Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) is to submit a £2.5bn bid for Permira portfolio company Birds Eye, according to reports.
PE firms circle Birds Eye Iglo
A number of private equity houses have submitted first-round offers for Permira-backed Birds Eye Iglo, according to reports.
Permira eyeing Nokia luxury phones
Permira is looking to pick up luxury phone manufacturing business Vertu from Nokia, reports suggest.