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Southern Europe unquote" March 2011
The founding partner and chairman of Gala Capital has abandoned plans to jump ship to JP Morgan after investors learned of his leaving plans in the Spanish press.
UK & Ireland unquote" 21 February 2011
Former BayernLB chief risk officer Gerhard Gribkowsky is being held by the Munich police over allegations of corruption regarding the CVC Capital Partners-backed buyout of Formula One Group in 2006.
France unquote" February 2011
AXA Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in French chemicals group Novacap from Bain Capital, in a deal that values the company at €240m – making it the largest French buyout so far in 2011.
Benelux unquote" February 2011
Carlyle Group has acquired AlpInvest Partners as part of a joint venture with AlpInvest’s management team.
Deutsche unquote" February 2011
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has held a first close at €170m for its latest fund, DBAG Expansion Capital. The vehicle has a target of €250m and will principally adhere to the investment strategy of DBAG’s buyout funds.
UK & Ireland unquote" 7 February 2011
Asset management company Acuity Capital has named Foresight Group as new manager of two of its venture capital trusts (VCTs), unquote" has learnt.
Nordic unquote" February 2011
Nordic unquote” celebrates its 100th issue covering the Nordic private equity and venture capital market.
Southern Europe unquote" February 2011
Investindustrial and Palladio Finanziaria have acquired 50.68% of Italy’s biggest racetrack and sports betting manager, Snai, for €136m.
UK & Ireland unquote" 24 January 2011
Mark Florman will succeed Simon Walker as chief executive of the British Venture Capital Association, the lobbying group revealed last week.
Benelux unquote" January 2011
For many European regions, 2010 was a brighter year, with private equity activity seeing a slow revival from the doldrums of 2009. But the Benelux market has continued to see a falling number of deal completions.
Deutsche unquote" January 2011
While France and the UK saw a dramatic return of megabuyouts in the summer of 2010, Europe's other powerhouse economy, Germany, was host to just a single deal valued at more than €1bn.
UK & Ireland unquote" 10 January 2011
Turnaround specialist Endless has acquired UK outsourcing services provider Liberata from General Atlantic Partners.
France unquote" January 2011
After the completion of Picard Surgelés’ €1.5bn buyout by Lion Capital this summer, France is now awaiting its next large-cap deal in the shape of yoghurt maker Yoplait. A PAI spokesperson has confirmed the upcoming start of the formal sale process.
Nordic unquote" January 2011
Apax has entered exclusive talks to acquire ISS from EQT and GS Capital Partners after beating rival bidders with an offer of $8.5bn, according to reports.
UK & Ireland unquote" 20 December 2010
Senior and subordinated lenders that backed the 2006 tertiary buyout of Alliance Medical by DIC and previous majority shareholder Bridgepoint Capital have reached an agreement over a £570m debt restructuring package.
Southern Europe unquote" January 2010
Ibersuizas has decided to take legal action against four of its partners for "failing to comply with their most basic duties".
UK & Ireland unquote" 6 December
Candover Investments has disposed of its wholly owned investment arm to a management-backed entity and sold part of its portfolio, the firm announced this week.
UK & Ireland unquote" 22 November
Barclays Private Equity (BPE) has reached an agreement to enable its management to acquire the buyout arm from its parent bank.
Benelux unquote" November/December 2010
MEPs have now agreed on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, bringing 18 months of discussion to an end.
Deutsche unquote" November/December 2010
MEPs have now agreed on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, bringing 18 months of discussion to an end.
Nordic unquote" November/December 2010
European Parliament negotiators have agreed on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, bringing 18 months of discussion to an end.
Southern Europe unquote" Nov/Dec 2010
European Parliament negotiators last week agreed on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, bringing 18 months of discussion to an end.
UK & Ireland unquote” 1 November 2010
European Parliament negotiators last week agreed on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, bringing 18 months of discussion to an end.
France unquote" November/December 2010
In the latest issue of France unquote" read how legislation is threatening the French venture market.