Australia’s CHAMP Private Equity and its US partner Castle Harlan have made 6.5 times cash through the turnaround of pay TV business Austar United Communications.
The Carlyle Group has joined forces with Robert L. Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television.
The Geneva-headquartered private equity firm has launched its third fund focusing on the MENA region this year.
The Paris- and Boston-based firms are acquiring Belgium’s VCST Industrial Products for an undisclosed price.
Texas Pacific Group and its Asian affiliate Newbridge Capital have poached General Electric veteran Steven Schneider to serve as a Hong Kong-based operating partner for both firms.
Legal & General Ventures has just returned from the fundraising trail for the fifth time in five years: this time with £200m in donations. Andy Thomson reports.
Dunkin’ Donuts could make for an appealing IPO. It’s got a hot brand, consistent growth and everyone loves the coffee. Its new investors insist they’re not discussing such a scenario yet.
The Nordic buyout firm has taken a majority stake in Sweden’s no-frills DIY retail company Byggmax.
The UK mid-market firm’s latest offering raised a record £110 million from third party investors.
The Greek private equity firm is aiming for a Spring 2006 final close on its new €70 million fund aimed at West Africa.