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Investments in Asia: Eastern Promise
European nations may have deep historical ties with the Asia Pacific region, but their GPs, and to a lesser extent LPs, have largely been late entrants to the region. This may be changing, though, as Asian Venture Capital Journal’s managing editor Paul...
Permira appoints former E.ON CEO
Permira has appointed former CEO of German energy group E.ON, Wulf Bernotat, as a business advisor.
Permira joins race for BHF Bank
Permira has reportedly joined the race to bid for BHF Bank, which is being sold by Deutsche Bank for about €600m.
Advent set to exit Takko
Advent International is looking to sell or float German discount clothing chain Takko, according to reports.
Private equity munches on food sector
A recent string of deals and announcements show the food industry to be firmly back on the private equity investment agenda. Furthermore, the high valuations witnessed are in stark contrast with a recovering but still relatively modest buyout market....
Permira acquires eDreams from TA Associates
Permira has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish online travel agent eDreams in a deal valued between тЌ250-300m.
Permira-backed Birds Eye Iglo acquires Findus Italy
Permira-backed Birds Eye Iglo has agreed to acquire the frozen food producer Findus Italy from Unilever.
Consortium looking to sell Maxeda departments
According to reports, KKR, Cinven, AlpInvest and Permira are set to sell the V&D department stores and La Place restaurant chain that are part of the Maxeda retail group.
Consortium sell stake in Cognis
Permira, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and SVG Capital have sold their stakes in Cognis to BASF.
Investing in fashion: Trendy private equity
Private equity has a long history with the fashion sector, from venture funds focusing specifically on fashion, to high profile buyouts of high-street fashion brands. The sector has been very active in early 2010. John Bakie gives an overview of the trends...
WorldPay: Bidders line up for quality asset
While European buyout activity has been on the up in early 2010, it has been largely restricted to mid-market deals: larger buyouts have hardly been seen since the financial crisis erupted, which makes the bidding war for RBS Global Merchant Services...
Permira puts forward bid for Panrico
Permira has placed a bid to buy Panrico, a Spanish bun and pastry company, reports suggest.
Permira and Goldman Sachs in talks with BASF over Cognis
Reports suggest that Cognis owners Permira and Goldman Sachs are in talks with chemicals giant BASF over a potential sale of the company.
TDC delays share sale
TDC, the Danish telecom giant owned by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Apax, Blackstone, Permira and Providence Equity Partners has shelved its share sale due to regulatory hurdles, according to media reports.
Private equity to bid for Findus Italy
Market sources indicate BC Partners and PAI Partners are set to look at Unilever’s frozen food division, Findus Italy.
Permira and AXA circle Go Voyages
Permira and AXA Private Equity are in a final run off to acquire Go Voyages, an internet company, for between €300-400m from shareholders Financière Agache (held by the Arnault group), Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille and Albert Frère who own a majority...
Siemens aborts plans to sell hearing aids unit
According to reports, the sale of Siemens Audiologische Technik, the hearing aids business of Siemens AG has now definitely been cancelled.
Permira, Candover, Cinven lose control of Gala Coral
Gala Coral's fate is understood to have finally been sealed after its lenders have agreed to a long-awaited restructuring deal that will see Gala's mezzanine creditors take complete control of the business from private equity owners Permira, Candover...
Private equity puts retail on the shopping list
Quite surprisingly, the retail sector has been generating significant interest from private equity as of late, indicating that this area of the market has the potential to return to its pre-credit crisis glory. Deborah Sterescu reports.
Private equity-backed Cortefiel in €130m capital increase
CVC, PAI and Permira-backed fashion retailer Cortefiel has approved a €131.4m capital increase that supports the conversion of debt into equity.
Siemens hearing aids sale might be cancelled
According to reports, the sale of Siemens Audiologische Technik, the hearing aids business of Siemens AG, might not go through.
No go for IPOs as New Look compounds listless week
While talk is still ongoing regarding the flurry of GPs signaling their intention to list portfolio companies, many are already postponing plans as prices fall far below expectations. Francois Rowell reports
Next downturn?
The oncoming exit parade could herald an inflexion point - or confirm that another bubble is underway. Kimberly Romaine comments.
Blackstone, TPG, KKR show interest in RBS' WorldPay
Private equity heavyweights including Blackstone, TPG, KKR and Permira are reportedly among those interested in purchasing RBS' $3bn global-card processing unit.