Analysis
France unquote" out now
The latest digital edition of France unquote” is available to download now, featuring all the latest in-depth deal information and analysis.
Mid-market buyouts: Valuations taking off?
According to the recently released Argos Mid-Market Index, the median EBITDA multiple paid in private equity buyouts increased in the second half of 2010. Greg Gille takes a look at the factors driving prices up.
Lack of primary deals could hamper DACH growth
In the past year, private equity investment in the DACH region has picked up, but could a lack of primary deal activity from the Mittelstand hamper investment? Diana Petrowicz investigates.
Senior staff leave in further blow for Ibersuizas
Ibersuizas dealt itself a further blow yesterday afternoon by dismissing four of its company’s remaining executives.
Private equity nursing healthcare providers
The beginning of the year has seen private equity investors eager to tap into Europe’s healthcare services market, with a string of deals being completed both in the UK and on the continent. Could this growing and resilient sector be the perfect investment...
Deutsche unquote" out now!
The latest digital edition of Deutsche unquote” is out now, looking at the state of the German venture industry, which is today dominated by government-backed players.
PE-backed IPOs: Set for a comeback?
The difficulties encountered by private equity-backed IPOs in 2010 reignited the debate on the public markets’ cautious attitude towards such assets. A seminar hosted by Taylor Wessing today saw industry participants discuss what is on the cards for 2011,...
Nordic Fundraising Summit 2011
An increasing number of private equity houses are set to join the fundraising trail in the coming months, judging by the amount of investor relations professionals converging in Copenhagen for the Nordic Fundraising Summit 2011 this week. Viktor Lundvall...
Quantifying alpha
Alpha does indeed exist, and is strongest in private equity deals with active ownership; particularly when frequent interaction with - and even changing of - management is involved.
French retail funds: Feeling the strain
FCPI and FIP retail vehicles have been a major source of funding for innovative French SMEs in recent years. But according to a study carried out by French trade body AFIC, these funds attracted fewer commitments in 2010. Is a tougher economic environment...
Financial modelling: Looking into the future
Banks have become more selective in providing debt financing following the worst financial crisis in living memory. Being able to predict what the future holds has therefore become more important and a high quality forecast model can improve confidence...
Southern Europe unquote" out now
The latest edition of Southern Europe unquote” looks at the difficult landscape ahead of fundraisers amid growing competition in the market.
LDC's Darryl Eales on the UK mid-market
Emanuel Eftimiu speaks to LDC CEO Darryl Eales about the latest developments in the UK mid-market, and gives his views on what 2011 will bring.
Private Equity: if it isn't broken...
Speaking in front of a student audience at the London School of Economics on Wednesday, Blackstone president and COO Tony James addressed the potential need for further regulation of the industry. Greg Gille reports
Secondaries in primary position
Secondaries activity breaks $20bn barrier for the first time.
Germany: Public venture funds providing the seeds of growth
The German seed capital market is a quiet one, with only a few seed funding investors currently active in the country. Much of the seed funding received by German start-ups today comes from government-backed funds and business angels. Diana Petrowicz...
UK & Ireland unquote" out now
While CVC launches an internal investigation into its acquisition of Formula 1, this weekтs unquoteт looks at the UK Bribery Act and the effects it could have on UK Private Equity.
UK mid-market recovers but caution at year-end
UK mid-market activity made a significant recovery in 2010, though a dip at year-end suggests investors are still cautious over the state of the economy, according to the latest unquoteт regional mid-market barometer.
Half of mega-fundraisings to struggle this year
Half of Europeтs mega-buyout funds launched in 2011 will struggle to reach a first close, according to MVisionтs Mounir Guen.
South Africa: Down, but not out
South African private equity market figures reveal a country still suffering from the financial crisis. Fortunately, sentiment points to a rosier future. Kimberly Romaine reports
Northern lights
Last yearтs high hopes for a revival in the Nordic exit market went unfulfilled. At long last, the exit market in the region is looking bright. Viktor Lundvall reports
Italy: Buyout activity falls despite stable economy
In contrast to other Southern European countries, Italyтs banking system held up relatively well during the financial crisis. But has its private equity industry shown the same resilience?
Private equity putting money in the banks
Private equity has touched on almost all of Europeтs major industries over the years. However, the financial services have historically represented a relatively minor target group for buyout houses, despite its prominence in Europeтs largest economies....
Industry pushes ahead with fundraisings
Fundraising is surging forwards in early 2011, with a raft of funds launching and reaching closes in the past month. Following news that Blackstone has raised $15bn for one of the largest private equity funds ever seen, how are other players responding...