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Stephen P. MacMillan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Stryker

Stryker to acquire privately held Gaymar Industries for USD150m

Thu, 26/08/2010 - 10:18

Medical device company Stryker has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Gaymar Industries for approximately USD150m in an all-cash transaction. »

Nick Morrill, managing partner of Rutland

Rutland Partners acquires Brandon Hire

Thu, 26/08/2010 - 04:57

Rutland Partners has exchanged unconditional contracts with Wolseley for the acquisition of Brandon Hire. »

Kneip acquires Patrimoine TV

Wed, 25/08/2010 - 12:13

Kneip, a service provider to the asset management industry, has acquired Patrimoine TV, an online video producer dedicated to the financial industry. »

Bruce W. Madding, president and chief investment officer, C.M. Capital

C.M. Capital appoints Bruce W. Madding as president

Wed, 25/08/2010 - 11:11

C.M. Capital has appointed finance and investment veteran Bruce W. Madding as president and chief investment officer. »

Mikael Johnsson, vice president at Investor Growth Capital

Telepo secures EUR10m from Investor Growth Capital and Accel Partners

Wed, 25/08/2010 - 10:14

Telepo, an enabler of enterprise communication and collaboration software platforms, has secured EUR10m in its B round funding from Investor Growth Capital and existing investor Accel Partners. »

Carey Olsen advises West China Cement on Hong Kong listing

Wed, 25/08/2010 - 06:10

Lawyers from Carey Olsen have advised West China Cement on its offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which completed on 23 August 2010. »

Insynergy names Nicola Large commercial director

Wed, 25/08/2010 - 04:59

Investment manager Insynergy has appointed Nicola Large as commercial director. »

Mistral Equity Partners acquires Country Pure Foods

Tue, 24/08/2010 - 15:01

Harris Williams has acted as exclusive adviser to Country Pure Foods, a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital and DN Partners, in its sale to Mistral Equity Partners. »

Shad Azimi, managing partner of Vanterra Capital

Vanterra Capital and C Change launch Transformative Energy & Materials Fund

Tue, 24/08/2010 - 13:01

Vanterra C Change Transformative Energy & Materials Fund I launched with a USD100m initial close earlier this month, led by anchor investor Vanterra Capital in partnership with C Change Investments. »

American Capital receives USD12m in proceeds from Narus exit

Tue, 24/08/2010 - 11:04

American Capital has sold its portfolio company Narus to Boeing for proceeds of USD12m. »

WinSonic completes USD5m funding facility with Roswell Capital

Tue, 24/08/2010 - 10:13

WinSonic Digital Media Group, a facilities-based digital media company, has completed a USD5m equity funding facility with Georgia-based Roswell Capital Partners. »

Tim Levy, chief executive of Future Capital Partners

Future Capital chief executive set for Northwest Passage expedition

Tue, 24/08/2010 - 05:06

Tim Levy, chief executive of GBP6bn alternative investment firm Future Capital Partners, is about to embark on a expedition led by Bear Grylls through the Northwest Passage. »

Ahmed Heikal, chairman and founder, Citadel Capital

Citadel Capital reports 5.3 per cent growth in total net asset value per share

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 15:03

Citadel Capital, a private equity firm in the Middle East and Africa, has reported a 5.3 per cent rise in total net asset value per share for the second quarter of 2010. »

China medical devices business raises USD40m from private equity investors

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 13:06

The medical devices business of Golden Meditech Holdings, a China-based healthcare enterprise, has raised USD40m from private equity investors. »

Summit Partners invests USD100m in Avast Software

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 11:45

Growth equity investor Summit Partners has invested USD100m in Avast Software, the developer of an antivirus programme, for a minority stake in the company. »

Judy Lee, corporate partner in Appleby’s Hong Kong office

Appleby advises Bright Smart on Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 11:00

Offshore firm Appleby has acted as the Cayman Islands counsel for Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group in relation to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 25 August 2010. »

Former Treasury Minister to join Maven Capital Partners

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 09:29

Ian Pearson, the former Treasury and Business Minister and chief executive of a private equity and consultancy company, has been appointed as a senior adviser to Maven Capital Partners. »

Finatem acquires Techno-Physik Group

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 06:22

Finatem, a lower mid-market German private equity firm, has acquired Techno Physik Group from E.G.O. Blanc & Fischer Goup, a supplier of household appliances. »

Riverside exits Virginia-based window film manufacturer

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 05:42

Private equity firm Riverside has exited its investment in SunTek Holding dba Commonwealth Laminating & Coating. »

Klesch to purchase Heide refinery from Shell

Mon, 23/08/2010 - 05:13

Investment office Klesch has agreed to acquire the Heide refinery, associated chemicals, bitumen and distribution infrastructure as well as related marketing businesses from Shell for an undisclosed purchase price. »