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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. »

Tully & Holland sells Independent Brewers United to North American Breweries

Sun, 22/08/2010 - 15:13

Tully & Holland has completed the sale of Independent Brewers United to North American Breweries. »

EQT Expansion Capital II invests in Roeser Group

Sun, 22/08/2010 - 15:03

EQT Expansion Capital II has invested in Roeser Group, a German manufacturer-neutral distributor of medical supplies to hospitals. »

Neil Petroff, Teachers’ executive vice-president and chief investment officer

Avista and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to acquire INC Research

Sun, 22/08/2010 - 13:35

Avista Capital Partners and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, through its private investor department Teachers’ Private Capital, have signed an agreement to acquire INC Research from an investor group led by Crosspoint Venture Partners and Adams Street Partners. »

Ireland removes requirement for non-resident declarations by fund investors

Sun, 22/08/2010 - 12:27

Dechert’s Declan O’Sullivan and Conor Durkin outline recent changes in revenue practice under which Irish funds may obtain an exemption from the Irish Revenue Commissioners making it easier for investors to subscribe for shares/units in an Irish fund. »