Permira
Permira sells software specialist NDS to Cisco
Permira has reached an agreement to sell NDS Group Limited to Cisco Systems Inc. for approximately $5bn including $1bn debt.
TDC owners considering full exit
The private equity majority owners of listed Danish phone company TDC are reportedly looking to sell their stakes.
Buyers circle Permira-backed Valentino
Permira-backed Valentino Fashion Group has attracted the interest of potential buyers following its successful turnaround, according to reports in Il Sole 24 Ore.
SVG to broaden PE investments
SVG Capital has announced plans to change its investment strategy and diversify its private equity commitments.
CDB names Permira its latest strategic partner
Permira has signed a memorandum of understanding with CDB Capital to become the Chinese Development Bank’s sole European private equity partner. Kimberly Romaine reports
Permira sells Hugo Boss shares
Permira has announced the sale of 4.5 million shares in high-end fashion retailer Hugo Boss to institutional shareholders through an accelerated book building.
Rumour roundup: Birds Eye, FCI, Orange and more
The summer period has been rife with rumours of major deals in the pipeline. unquote" gives a roundup of the headline-hitting deals expected in the coming months.
Permira sells Provimi for €1.5bn
Permira has reached an agreement to sell Dutch animal food producer Provimi to Cargill for €1.5bn.
Permira prepares NDS IPO
Permira has hired JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist in listing digital set-top box manufacturer NDS in New York.
Permira in lead for Alcatel Lucent Enterprise
Permira is currently a frontrunner in the Alcatel Lucent Enterprise sale, according to media reports.
CVC-backed Cortefiel acquires distributor
Grupo Cortefiel, the Spanish portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners, PAI Partners and Permira, has acquired its distributor in Serbia, Bosnia and Macedonia.
Permira and Mercapital looking to buy ACS division
Permira and Mercapital are said to be in negotiations with ACS about the sale of its service division Clece.
Permira and AXA PE to build online travel giant
Permira-backed eDreams and AXA PE-backed Go Voyages are set to acquire UK online travel agent Opodo from Amadeus, according to media reports.
Permira and AXA to make €500m bid for Opodo
Permira and AXA Private Equity are set to make a €500m joint bid tomorrow for Opodo, the online travel unit of Amadeus IT Holding.
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.
KKR and Permira looking to sell ProSiebenSat.1
Private equity firms KKR and Permira are planning an exit of German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 by the end of next year, according to reports.
Spanish private equity goes against the grain
Spain has undoubtedly lagged behind the rest of Europe in its race to return to prosperity. However, amidst speculation regarding a national bail-out, the country’s private equity market has shown promising signs during 2010. Susannah Birkwood reports
Partial sale values TDC at DKK 65bn
Apax Partners, Blackstone Group, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Permira and Providence Equity Partners have partially exited TDC through a share buyback and public offering.
EQT et al. bid for German retailer
The private equity groups EQT, Apax and a consortium of PAI partners and TPG have entered the second round of negotiations for German fashion retailer Takko.
Permira-backed New Look "open-minded" on flotation
Fashion retailer New Look - backed by Permira and Apax - said it remained "open-minded" on IPO prospects following the holiday season.
Sun European acquires Maxeda departments
Sun European Partners has acquired the V&D stores and La Place restaurants from Maxeda Retail Group.
Permira and AXA P.E. circle private equity-backed Opodo
Permira and AXA Private Equity are among the potential buyers of Opodo, the online travel unit of Amadeus IT Holding, according to sources.
Permira among bidders for Dometic
Permira is among the bidders for Dometic, a producer of leisure products for the caravan and motor home industry, according to reports.
Permira acquires majority of Creganna-Tactx
Permira has acquired a majority stake in medical technology company Creganna-Tactx Medical.