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JZCP reports record total shareholder return of 43 per cent Wed, 22/05/2013 - 06:49

JZ Capital Partners (JZCP), the London listed private equity fund which invests in US, European and Latin America micro-cap companies, had a record 43 per cent total shareholder return for the 12 month period ended 28 February 2013.

Atlas Holdings and Blue Wolf Capital to acquire Twin Rivers

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 12:12

Blue Wolf Capital Partners and Atlas Holdings are to acquire a controlling interest in Twin Rivers Paper Company from Brookfield Asset Management. »

Wine Enterprise Investment Scheme provides EIS benefits all year round

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:20

The Wine Enterprise Investment Scheme (TWEIS) can be subscribed to quarterly throughout the fiscal year, on 30 June, 30 September, 31 December 2013 and 31 March 2014. »

US Debt Ventures secures USD100m credit facility

Wed, 22/05/2013 - 06:04

US Debt Ventures, a private equity firm that has acquired over USD750m in non-performing loans to date, has secured a USD100m revolving credit facility from a major financial institution. »

Palico marks one year anniversary with over 1,000 active LPs and GPs

Tue, 21/05/2013 - 16:15

After nearly 12 months in operation, over 400 limited partner firms and more than 600 general partner firms from 60-plus countries actively use Palico. »

Global technology M&A value grows 58 per cent but deal volume falls 12 per cent

Tue, 21/05/2013 - 16:00

The aggregate value of all disclosed value deals grew 58 per cent year-on-year to USD36.4b, according to Ernst & Young's Global technology M&A update: January – March 2013. »

Anthony Preston, non-executive chairman, Playnation

Pets at Home founder joins Palatine-backed Playnation

Tue, 21/05/2013 - 14:11

Playnation, the supplier of amusement and leisure machines backed by Palatine Private Equity, has appointed Pets at Home founder Anthony Preston as non-executive chairman. »