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Goetzpartners appoints head of German corporate finance
Consultancy Goetzpartners has appointed Simon Wilske to senior managing director and head of corporate finance for Germany in the firm's Munich office.
Five PE houses circle Armacell
Five private equity firms are said to be circling German insulation business Armacell, a portfolio company of Bahrain-backed buyout firm Investcorp.
CVC Credit Partners appoints Jonathan Bowers to partner
CVC Credit Partners has appointed four new partners, including Jonathan Bowers in the firm's London office.
Nokia launches $250m fund
Corporate venture firm Nokia Growth Partners (NGP) has launched its third fund with a $250m commitment from parent company Nokia.
FSN Capital makes promotions
FSN Capital has promoted Erik Nelson and Ulrik Smith to partners, Partice Jabet to director, and has appointed three new executive advisers.
Baker Tilly appoints three
Baker Tilly has appointed Laura Howes, Amy Lewis and Umito Choji to its corporate finance team in Leeds.
Phoenix co-founder Lenon to step back
UK mid-market house Phoenix Equity Partners has announced that its co-founder Hugh Lenon will move from managing partner to part-time chairman, with immediate effect.
UK Treasury delays AIFMD until 2014
UK firms have been given an extra year to comply with AIFMD, as the Treasury sets out implementation in a new consultation paper.
Baird PE rebrands as Baird Capital
Robert W Baird & Co's direct investment arm Baird Private Equity has unified its global investment strategies under the new brand Baird Capital.
Capital Dynamics' Lichtner to stand down from operational duties
Katharina Lichtner, co-founder and managing director of Capital Dynamics, will step down from her operational role at the firm and act as senior adviser as part of a wider senior management reshuffle.
Axa and Permira's Odigeo completes refinancing
Odigeo, the online travel agent backed by Permira and Axa Private Equity, has placed €325m worth of five-year secured bonds to refinance its senior debt.
3i in bid for National Air Traffic Services
3i has started the bidding process for a 12% stake in the UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS), according to reports.
Impetus Trust and Private Equity Foundation to merge
UK charities Impetus Trust and Private Equity Foundation (PEF) are merging to create a new charity with greater reach.
Nordic's SiC Processing loses half of equity
Nordic Capital-backed SiC Processing GmbH (SiC), a German recycler serving the solar and semiconductor industries, has lost more than half of its equity and has applied for protective shield.
NewGlobe secondaries firm launches
Secondaries firm NewGlobe Capital has launched today in partnership with US investor Hamilton Lane and private equity firm Vanterra Capital.
Kinetic Partners names Julian Korek as CEO
Advisory firm Kinetic Partners has announced the appointment of Julian Korek as CEO of the company.
Doughty Hanson set to sell 20:20 Mobile Group
Doughty Hanson is in the process of selling mobile phone accessories business 20:20 Mobile Group to trade buyer Brightstar, according to reports.
Clegg blames lack of investment for GDP fall
A lack of capital investment has put the UK back into recession, according to deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.
Electra hires Rothschild over Allflex options
Electra Partners has hired Rothschild to advise on the future of animal identification tags business Allflex, according to reports.
EVCA appoints new public affairs director
The European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has hired Michael Collins as public affairs director.
Hamilton Lane appoints ex-3i Paul Waller as partner
Private equity and advisory firm Hamilton Lane has appointed Paul Waller as a partner in its London office.
German Unicredit unit considers sale of PE stakes
HypoVereinsbank, the German unit of Italian bank Unicredit, is reportedly considering the sale of its private equity fund stakes in a stapled secondary transaction.
Altius appoints new partner in EMEA IR team
Altius Associates has appointed Joachim Suter as a partner in its London office.
Inflexion appoints digital director
Inflexion Private Equity has appointed Charlie Cannell as digital director with immediate effect.