Small-cap buyout
OpenGate acquires Kotka Mills
Global private equity investor OpenGate Capital has acquired the Kotka Mill division of Finnish wood and paper products manufacturer Stora Enso, for total consideration of up to тЌ24m in cash and earnouts.
Siparex stage OBO of Passman
Siparex has invested via an OBO deal in Passman, a company specialised in internet access solutions for the hotel industry.
Gimv and Capricorn invest €24m in Punch Powertrain
Gimv and Capricorn have jointly invested €24m in automotive component manufacturer Punch Powertrain.
Portugal Q&A: Small is beautiful
The Portuguese private equity market may be underdeveloped but that may just be what makes it attractive. Francinia Protti-Alvarez speaks to Rui Branquinho Mota, investment director at Inter-Risco, about the topic.
GEM Benelux holds first and final €200m close of second fund
Gilde Equity Management (GEM) Benelux has reached the first and final close of its new fund, GEM Benelux II, at its hard cap of €200m.
BPE acquires Domilens
BPE Unternehmensbeteiligungen GmbH has, together with the management team, wholly acquired medical supplies company Domilens GmbH from STAAR Surgical AG, Switzerland.
Alto Partners takes 51% stake in IPE Cavalli
Alto Partners has acquired a 51% stake in design furniture business IPE Cavalli.
AFINUM Management buys Erpo International
AFINUM Management GmbH has acquired upholstery furniture maker Erpo International from its previous owner Thomas Jungjohann for an undisclosed sum.