CVC Capital Partners, the global buyout firm, is consulting investors for its latest fundraising effort while its chairman Michael Smith has reportedly said limited partners as long-term investors are not driven by short-term problems.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Switzerland’s Jelmoli Holding has started legal proceedings to “enforce rights” which it says it has under a purchase agreement with an Israeli-led consortium.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
When you buy a Hollywood studio, you get the ghosts of entertainment past and present.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The Indian private equity firm has reportedly paid $800 million for a minority stake in Jaypee Infratech, an infrastructure division of Indian industrial conglomerate Jaypee Group.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
CVC, the global buyout firm, is the latest private equity firm to open a dedicated infrastructure unit. 3i, Europe’s largest quoted private equity firm, launched its offering earlier this year.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
A statement issued by the listed Italian firm says talks are underway with German retailer Arcandor over the acquisition of a property portfolio, though no agreement has been reached on terms yet.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The Paris-based bank has reached the half way point in raising a equity for income producing buildings, investments in forward-funded schemes and opportunistic deals.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The private equity firms have paid an undisclosed amount for a minority stake in Global Leisure Partners, an advisor and co-investor on private equity deals in the gaming, lodging and leisure industries.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The US-based independent placement agent is eschewing orthodox moves into Hong Kong or Singapore in the hope of stealing a march on its competitors.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Russell Investments’ annual survey has found investors plan to increase allocations to real estate over the next two years, but have the highest return expectations for private equity among alternative asset classes.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
