Carlyle and Palamon acquires DBG Ltd from Synova Capital. Global asset manager The Carlyle Group in conjunction with Palamon Capital Partners have announced the acquisition of DBG Limited from Synova Capital.
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KKR Acquires SCMP Group
KKR acquires luxury RTW retailer SCMP Group. The private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co with its afflilates has signed an agreement to purchase a majority shareholder's stake in SMCP Group.
Greek Gaming Monopoly Receives Two Bids according to HRADF
OPAP, the Greek gaming monopoly, received two bids according to privatization firm HRADF. One of the first privatization deals of Greece had a lukewarm response from the international market.
Numericable Opts for Stock Exchange Listing
Numericable is exploring public listing to raise funds for the French cable firm. Numericable's private equity owners have asked banks to provide information and options as to a possible stock exchange listing for the firm this year.
Bord Gais Announces Sale
Bord Gais announces sale of Bord Gais Energy to the 'usual names'. Irish utility firm Bord Gais is in the process of concluding the sale of its retail unit in 2013.
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Meilleurtaux.com sale has been completed to Equistone Partners. BPCE announced today the completion of sale of its hundred percent shareholdings in Meilleurtaux.
Liberty Global seeking to purchase Kabel Deutschland to prevent Vodafone's bid for the cable operator.
ASML Holdings introduces new CEO and unveils buyback plan for shares. The largest semiconductor equipment supplier in Europe, ASML Holding NV has appointed its finance director Peter Wennink to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Molinare TV obtains investment funds from Saphir Capital Private Equity Fund. The renowned post production house based out of London, Molinare TV & Film Limited was able to secure financial investments from Saphir Capital Partners.
Selling of RTL would allow Bertelsmann to proceed with expansion plans. Media conglomerate Bertelsmann of Germany is projecting a fund raising value of Eur1.
HgCapital closed HgCapital 7 with a hard cap of GBP2 billion. In announcement, HgCapital said that April 15, 2013 would be the final closing of its newest private equity fund HgCapital 7.
Springfield Homecare, using the Business Growth Fund, purchases Positive Life Choices. Springfield Homecare Services Ltd is a unit of Springfield Healthcare Group, which is backed by the Business Growth Fund.
ING US, the subsidiary of Dutch ING Groep NV would be offering 64.2 million shares in its IPO priced between US$21 and US$24 per share.
Cathedral Capital offered for sale by Lloyd's of London. According to reports, Lloyd's of London insurer Cathedral Capital is up on the auction block.
