Portugal
Southern Europe unquote” October 2012
The aim of social-impact investment is to back companies that seek to solve the challenges society faces.
Cofides supports expansion of SuiteBlanco in Portugal
Compañía Española de Financiación del Desarrollo (Cofides) has granted Spanish clothing and accessories company SuiteBlanco with a €2.138m joint venture loan from the Fund for Investments Abroad (FIEX) vehicle.
Southern Europe unquote” September 2012
Italian private equity houses Sator and Palladio finally retreated from insurer Fondiaria-Sai, relinquishing the troubled behemoth to the hands of the salotto buono, the figurative drawing room in which the nation’s elite clutch of industrial, financial...
Southern Europe unquote” July/August 2012
It was “nothing but a loan with very favourable conditions,” according to the Spanish economy minister. Not a “rescue” and certainly not a “bailout”.
Doughty Hanson-backed Vue to take over CinemaxX
Doughty Hanson’s portfolio company Vue has announced its intention to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for German multiplex chain CinemaxX.
Southern Europe unquote" June 2012
A recurrent refrain sung by the Italian private equity community and the name of a recent initiative that amplifies the chorus of voices calling for growth: Why Not Italy?, announced in May, unites top Italian private equity players in a bid to promote...
Southern Europe unquote" May 2012
“This is going to cost me a general strike,” said the Spanish prime minister, commenting on his labour reforms.
Southern Europe unquote" April 2012
In early March, Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy announced a self-imposed adjustment to the country’s budget deficit targets as defined by Brussels, adjusting the figure from 4.4% of GDP to a gentler 5.8%. The change has fuelled eurozone anxiety...
OpCapita acquires GAME Iberia
OpCapita has acquired the Iberian operations of distressed videogames retailer GAME Group.
Southern Europe unquote" March 2012
The Italian private equity and venture capital industry seems set for a change. Last year, as the banks became less willing to provide credit and more concerned with their own balance sheets, the number of buyouts supported by debt fell.
Mercapital, Nmás1 and Explorer to exit Holmes Place
Mercapital, Nmás1 Private Equity and Explorer Investments are to exit troubled European gym chain Holmes Place at a loss of €40m, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Southern Europe unquote" February 2012
Spain calls them mileuristas, temporary workers earning at most €1,000 per month. In Italy they are the precari, so-called due to the precarious nature of their temporary work contracts, and in Portugal they are the geração nem-nem, the “neither...
Riverside’s Tensator acquires Newvision
Riverside-backed Tensator Group has acquired Portuguese customer journey management specialist Newvision.
Stirling Square invests in Omni Helicopters
Stirling Square Capital Partners has backed transportation service provider Omni Helicopters' expansion plans with a €40m investment.
Southern Europe unquote” November 2011
Spain was again home to some of Europe’s largest deals in October, with two deals valued at several hundred million euros.
Inter-Risco leads €79m dental buy-and-build
Private equity firm Inter-Risco has created a shell company in the Portuguese dental services sector, which it expects to attract €79m of investment.
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Southern Europe unquote” October 2011
Pass the parcel deals are nothing new in private equity. Indeed, on a perennial basis, rafts of secondary buyouts make the headlines.
Southern Europe unquote" September 2011
Having spent 10 years at the helm of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA), Javier Echarri is roundly considered one of the world’s most influential people in private equity. This month he talks to unquote" Southern Europe about the Alternative...
Explorer in talks to acquire Inspecentro
Portuguese buyout house Explorer Investments is contemplating the acquisition of the entire share capital of motor vehicle inspection company Inspecentro.
Riverside adds two new execs
Global private equity firm The Riverside Company has appointed two new executives, Juan Rufilanchas and Jaime Escribano, to its Madrid office.
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Southern Europe unquote" July/August 2011
French investment firm Eurazeo has paid Carlyle Group €418m for a 45% stake in Moncler, a Milan-based manufacturer of high-end sportswear products, in an SBO.
Southern Europe unquote" June 2011
Spanish VCs were urged to emulate US firms at the ASCRI's 25-year anniversary conference.