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Reader's letter - An emerging private equity hub
In an exclusive letter to the private equity community, the Government of Monaco explains where it stands with regards to the industry
SWITZERLAND – Argos Soditic realizes 14x return from sale of Maillefer
Argos Soditic has sold its portfolio company Maillefer in a secondary buyout to Alpha Group, realising a 14x return on the exit. The company was acquired in 2001 in a management buyout and spun off from Nokia subsidiary Nextrom. Maillefer is a producer...
ITALY – Cognetas amd Investitori Associati to acquire Gruppo Argentas
Cognetas amd Investitori Associati has acquired Gruppo Argentas. The deal is set to complete in 2008.
UK - KKR completes £593m take-private of Northgate
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has agreed to purchase listed IT solutions provider Northgate Information Solutions in a deal which values the company at approximately ТЃ593m.
FRANCE - Carlyle Group and Cinven take 70% stake in Numericable and Completel
The Carlyle Group and Cinven have acquired cable operators Numericable and Completel. The private equity houses have each taken a 35% stake. Cinven portfolio company Altice, a French cable operator, has acquired a 30% stake.
SPAIN – Dinamia and N+1 invest EUR 55m in hotel chain
Dinamia Capital Privado and N+1Private equity have invested EUR 55m for a 52% stake in hotel chain High Tech Hoteles & Resorts.