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Fundraises to flotations: a promising year for the UK
The UK market witnessed swathes of fund closes and a surprising number of IPOs last year. But will this positive trend continue in 2014? Alice Murray reports
KKR and Permira fully exit ProSiebenSat.1
KKR and Permira have fully exited German media company ProSiebenSat.1, selling their remaining 17% stake, valued in the region of €1-1.3bn.
Permira, Ardian take first steps towards eDreams IPO
Permira and Ardian are considering an initial public offering of online travel company eDreams Odigeo this year in Madrid.
UK retail: who will be celebrating this Christmas?
As private equity continues to dominate the UK consumer sector, who is set to see soaring sales during the festive flurry? Alice Murray reports
KKR and Permira to sell 16% stake in ProSiebenSat.1
Private equity houses KKR and Permira have announced the sale of a further 35 million shares in German media company ProSiebenSat.1.
Permira's Just Retirement valued at £1.1bn in IPO
Permira-backed Just Retirement has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange at £2.25 per share, giving the business a market cap of £1.125bn.
Permira picks up 3i’s Bestinvest
Listed-firm 3i has sold UK wealth manager Bestinvest to Permira.
Just Retirement targets £1bn+ market cap
Permira-backed Just Retirement is hoping to achieve a market capitalisation of between £1-1.25bn after it began its investor road show yesterday.
Saga expected to raise £3bn in IPO
Saga, part of Acromas, backed by CVC, Charterhouse and Permira, has hired STJ Advisors in advance of an expected £3bn public offering.
SVG posts 3.5% NAV increase
Listed investor SVG Capital has reported an increase in its NAV per share of 3.5% to 497.2 pence per share.
Permira walks away with Dr Martens
After months of speculation, Permira has acquired iconic footwear brand Dr Martens for £300m.
Permira reaps £111m in Hugo Boss recap
Permira has recapitalised German luxury fashion retailer Hugo Boss, returning around 47% of the original investment to LPs.
Providence picks up Exponent’s Ambassador
Providence Equity Partners has emerged as the successful bidder for Exponent Private Equity’s Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG).
Permira in advanced talks to buy Dr Martens
Permira has entered advanced talks regarding the acquisition of British boots maker Dr Martens.
Exponent’s Ambassador attracts private equity suitors
Exponent Private Equity-backed Ambassador Theatre Group is reportedly on the block and has attracted high-profile suitors including BC Partners, Blackstone and Carlyle.
Private equity backers consider Sisal flotation
Apax, Permira and Clessidra are exploring the potential listing of gaming group Sisal this year, according to the Financial Times.
Trophy investments: Fashion and gadgets
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Trophy investments: Land and sea
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CDC appoints ex-Permira partner as chairman
Graham Wrigley, CDC
ProSiebenSat.1 sale fails to attract buyer
KKR and Permira’s efforts to exit German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 have hit a bump in the road as the buyout houses fail to find a buyer for their remaining shares.
Rexam healthcare packaging unit attracts private equity
Packaging giant Rexam has initiated a sale process for its healthcare packaging division, which could fetch around £650m.
Ex-Premier Foods boss to advise KKR on Lucozade and Ribena bid
KKR is understood to have brought in Michael Clarke, the former CEO of Premier Foods, to advise on its £1.5bn bid for Lucozade and Ribena from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
Acromas results spur further split speculation
Acromas, comprising AA and Saga and backed by CVC, Charterhouse and Permira, has reported a 4.9% uplift in EBITDA, reawakening speculation over how its financial backers will exit the business.