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ISIS looking to float or sell Wiggle
ISIS Equity Partners is considering a flotation or sale of online cycling and swimwear retailer Wiggle, according to reports.
PE firm lose out on Lafarge gypsum arm
The European and South American gypsum division of cement maker Lafarge has been sold to trade buyer Etex for close to €1bn.
Allen & Overy appoints new counsel
Law office Allen & Overy has announced the appointment of Dr Michael Brellochs as counsel for its Munich office.
N+1 registers EQMC fund in Spain
Private equity firm N+1 has registered a new open-ended fund in Spain, which will allow Spanish LPs to participate in the investments made by its Ireland-based EQMC vehicle.
3i-backed Enterprise in potential restructuring
3i’s portfolio company Enterprise is considering a full-scale restructuring, according to reports.
Proventis appoints Andreas Harting as partner
Proventis Partners has announced the appointment of Andreas Harting as a partner.
Accel Partners adds to its investment team
Philippe Botteri has joined Accel Partners’ investment team in London.
Bernie Ecclestone accused of bribery in F1 buyout
Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has been accused by German prosecutors of bribing former BayernLB chief risk officer Gerhard Gribkowsky at the time of the company's 2006 buyout.
Hermes GPE to launch in Boston, Singapore
Hermes GPE is opening new offices in Boston and Singapore, a reflection of the investor’s increasing interest in overseas opportunities.
AlixPartners announces new managing director
Rob Hornby has been appointed as managing director of AlixPartners.
Michael Joseph joins Tyler Mangan
Tyler Mangan has appointed Michael Joseph, former CEO of Lloyds Development Capital, to work in an advisory capacity.
Permira prepares NDS IPO
Permira has hired JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to assist in listing digital set-top box manufacturer NDS in New York.
GIMV, CapMan back Russia’s Expert Photo
GIMV and CapMan have backed Russian photo business Expert Photo with an injection of growth capital.
PE firms circle American Golf
A number of private equity investors are to place bids for the buyout of LDC-owned American Golf, a UK-based retailer of golfing equipment, according to media reports.
Arle poised to sell two firms
Arle Capital Partners is set to sell two of its portfolio companies, according to reports.
RSM Tenon appoints Dave Cutts
RSM Tenon Corporate Finance has appointed Dave Cutts to the Southern Corporate Finance team.
North West Fund invests in 4i Security
The North West Fund for Venture Capital has invested £320,000 in 4i Security Limited, an automated software-based security company.
HarbourVest ups offer for Absolute
HarbourVest Partners has increased its offer for Absolute Private Equity to $18.50 per share, valuing the listed fund-of-funds at $806m.
Former Barclays-owned Novem in talks about sale
Former Barclays Private Equity-owned automotive supplier Novem Group is reported to be placed on the market again.
Blackstone looking to back UK construction firm
Blackstone is in talks to take a stake in UK construction firm Miller Group, according to reports.
Former 3i director joins Finance Wales
Finance Wales Group has appointed former 3i senior director Bill Anthony as group portfolio director.
Strategic Value Partners appoints managing director
Strategic Value Partners has hired Michael Hewett as a managing director to lead business development in Europe and the Middle East.
Ipes announces new operations directors
Mary McGuirke and Joel Haskins have been appointed as operations directors for Ipes in London and Jersey respectively.
Jorge Quemada joins Cinven from 3i
Jorge Quemada has joined Cinven as a partner heading the firm’s investment activities in Iberia.