Media specialist private equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson follows Dubilier by hiring seasoned media executive Leonard Forman to join their board.
The investment arm of SVG Capital has closed its latest structured fund of funds €200 million ahead of target, while introducing innovation in the fund’s gearing.
Citigroup Alternative Investments has launched a new team to make investments in infrastructure, and brought in two sector specialists to run it.
Greek investment group Marfin wants to raise over €5 billion via a rights issue for investments in South East Europe – and then put the entire sum to work within just 12 months.
A rising share price has derailed Brait’s plans to delist South African retailer Shoprite from the Johannesburg exchange.
Macquarie and TPG’s Airline Partners Australia consortium has quashed hopes of an improved bid for the airline, after the company’s board said another offer would need to be higher.
On the eve of its IPO, Indian developer The DLF Group is reportedly looking to tap foreign investors for three funds to focus on infrastructure, luxury hotels and townships.
Carlyle is set to become the latest private equity firm with shares of an affiliate, Guernsey-based investment company listed on Amsterdam’s Euronext exchange. It has already raised $600 million for the vehicle, and expects the public offering to raise an additional $400 million.
Europe’s largest quoted private equity manager is turning its sights on quoted stocks with a listed vehicle, following its recent success with a public infrastructure fund.
SGAM Alternative Investments has closed its fourth fund in eastern Europe at €156 million ($211 million), above its initial target. The fund will target mid-market deals right across the region.