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UK & Ireland unquote" 18 October
Buyout values in the UK have bounced back in 2010, suggesting improved leverage conditions. Figures from unquote" research suggest the market is on its way up once more.
Deutsche unquote" October 2010
European politicians have made a “major step” forward in agreeing the final form of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers’ (AIFM) Directive, according to Belgium’s finance minister.
Benelux unquote" October 2010
3i has appointed M&A brokers to seek a sale for Hyva, its highly profitable pump-manufacturing portfolio firm, according to media reports.
UK & Ireland unquote” 4 October
Private equity group Terra Firma and international financial conglomerate Citigroup are set to fight a legal battle over Electric & Musical Industries (EMI) in a US courtroom this month.
Nordic unquote" October 2010
As Europe’s politicians return from the summer recess, negotiations over the final shape of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers’ (AIFM) Directive have resumed. A revised compromise on the Directive, issued by the new Belgian presidency, will...
Southern Europe unquote” October 2010
Binding offers for the gas distribution assets of Endesa have been submitted by three potential investors, according to reports.
France unquote" October 2010
This has been France’s private equity blockbuster of the summer: following a fiercely disputed auction process, French frozen food retailer Picard Surgelés has been acquired by Lion Capital from BC Partners for a staggering €1.5bn.
Nordic unquote" August/September 2010
Nordic buyout activity has more than doubled in the second quarter of 2010, according to the unquote” Private Equity Barometer.
UK & Ireland unquote" 16 August
Advent International and Bain Capital have acquired card payment service provider RBS WorldPay from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), for an enterprise value of £2.025bn.
Benelux unquote" August/September 2010
Activity in the Benelux region decreased sharply in Q2 2010, making it once again the smallest market in Europe for private equity investments.
Deutsche unquote" August/September 2010
Dubai International Capital (DIC) has secured approval from a US bankruptcy court for its proposal to restructure the debt of German aluminium business Almatis.
Southern Europe unquote" August/September 2010
The value of buyout deals in the Southern Europe region for Q2 has increased more than 10-fold compared to Q1, according to the unquote” Private Equity Barometer.
unquote” 26 July 2010
The value of European buyouts has quadrupled in the first half of 2010, according to the latest unquote” Private Equity Barometer.
Benelux unquote" July 2010
The owners of private equity heavyweight AlpInvest could be looking for a sale, according to reports.
France unquote" August/September 2010
Following subdued deal activity in May, France saw a strong increase in early-stage and expansion transactions in June. In the last few weeks, unquote” has covered 16 such deals, doubling May’s total. However, the French market is still lagging behind...
Deutsche unquote" July 2010
After a nine-year holding period Permira, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and SV Life Sciences have sold Cognis Holding GmbH to BASF for an enterprise value of €3.1bn. JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs ran the auction process, which is said to have attracted...
Southern Europe unquote" July 2010
The large banking syndicate holding debt in Spanish bakery business Panrico looks likely to follow through with a debt-for-equity swap after attempts to refinance the leverage package failed.
Nordic unquote” July 2010
Fundraising has been through a difficult period, with LPs becoming increasingly picky about where they place their capital. However, despite torrid market conditions, the past month has seen the closure of two high-profile funds by GPs in the Nordic region.
unquote" 28 June 2010
Britain’s new coalition government has, for some time, said it will need to implement harsh reforms to improve the country’s fiscal position, while at the same time stating its wish to continue to foster innovation in the private sector.
France unquote" July 2010
Germany-based Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) this month completed its first acquisition in France, buying a majority stake in France Distribution Gestion (FDG).
Benelux unquote" June 2010
Having passed its three main hurdles, with the ECON and JURI committees and EU finance ministers largely approving the regulations, the so-called trilogue for the Directive has begun - wherein the council, parliament and commission are seeking to agree...