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Deal in Focus: Siparex acquires Ligier from 21 Partners
Under the vendor's tenure, the microcar business embraced electrification and driverless technology, enabling expansion across Europe and farther afield
In Profile: Livingbridge
Wol Kolade talks to Denise Ko Genovese about plans to open an office in the US on the back of success in Australia and the scarcity of online expertise
Beyond capital: winning over Germany's Mittelstand vendors
Increased competition for family-owned assets means investors must be flexible and willing to veer away from textbook strategies
Polish buyouts keep CEE afloat
Poland has established itself as the largest buyout space in CEE
In Profile: Dunedin
With its latest fund surpassing target, unquote" catches up on the firm's strategy and recent CitySprint exit
Benelux's PE legislation: Clearing up or losing ground?
Changes to Luxembourg's company law should modernise fund structuring, while in the Netherlands minor tweaks will change the way co-investors are regarded
Could Brexit mean lighter regulation for private equity?
Taylor Wessing: UK will eventually decide to join the queue of other passport applicants, alongside the US, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda
Byron disaster puts PE on the grill
While many observers criticised the burger chain's role in deporting employees, the controversy raised questions of its private equity owners
French dealflow holds steady in H1 despite domestic turmoil
Private equity activity has remained strong in a country experiencing turmoil brought about by terror attacks, labour law reforms and protests
Nordic buyout values soar amid high-liquidity environment
Average Nordic buyout values are growing, with the market expecting higher entry multiples and more leverage
Southern Europe leads renaissance of billion-euro club
Dealflow in the тЌ1bn+ buyout segment reached an eight-year high across Europe in the 12 months to Q2 2016
Post-communist succession driving Czech dealflow
First generation of entrepreneurs that followed the fall of the Soviet Union look for new owners
Spanish fundraising offers hope amid lacklustre dealflow
Spain’s private equity activity suffered from political uncertainty in H1 but nevertheless managed to attract its fair share of international dry powder
Deal in Focus: Naxicap acquires Texa from Apax
Following a successful buy-and-build strategy, Apax decided to divest the business rather than commit to a further three years of ownership
UK debt volumes drop in Q2 as Brexit puts brakes on issuance
Brexit prospects impacted issuance in the UK in the second quarter, but strong buyout volumes across Europe helped keep loan volumes afloat
Q2 Barometer: European buyout activity rebounds
European deal volume reached its highest total in six quarters, while aggregate value increased by 80% compared to Q1 levels
Deal in Focus: Polaris's exit of CWS fails to meet par for GP
The Danish wind turbine services business was always destined for a strategic buyer, but failed to prove a hit for Polaris
Deal in focus: IK sells Vemedia to Charterhouse Capital
Vendor's international buy-and-build strategy helped transform the Belgian pharmaceutical company into a pan-European force
Are PE houses too slow on the digital uptake?
While the industry is reluctantly modernising its digital approach, software improvements and transparency requirements are accelerating the transformation
The call of Africa: Exit focus
Comparatively longer holding periods and sales to PE buyers or strategic investors characterise the continent's current exit market
The call of Africa: Risk mitigation
Certain risks are common among most African markets, but private equity firms have identified stategies to safeguard against these
International buyers swoop for low-hanging Brexit fruit
Devaluation of the pound has made UK assets attractive to non-sterling investors, though the opportunity may be short lived
In Profile: Palatine Private Equity
Following the final close of its third fund in 2015, unquote" analyses the GP's regional approach, generalist remit and the importance it places on ESG
The call of Africa: Risks and opportunities
Perception issues mean investors do not always fully appreciate the openings available across Africa, yet the continent's mid-market is flourishing