The many tortuous “what if” articles on the eurozone‟s financial problems address the risks of collapse and contagion together with the inchoate political responses. Inevitably they conclude catastrophic consequences. There is no gain in further exaggerating this fairy tale, which is repeated to frighten voters into submission, says Jonathan Compton,
Despite the largest reforms to the primary care trust since its inception, and the significant readjustments expected in the ailing care homes sector, healthcare investments still returned 7.2% in 2011 according to the IPD UK Annual Healthcare Property Index. The NHS and its subsidiaries remain highly reliant on private investment
An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has completed the sale of Guilford Mills, a global leader in automotive and specialty fabrics, to Lear Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, for a total purchase price of USD257 million. The transaction closed on May 31,
Angelo, Gordon & Co’s Private Equity Group has sold Dealer Services Corporation (DSC), America’s largest independent inventory financing provider of used vehicles sold by dealers, to Manheim, Inc, a division of Cox Enterprises. DSC was founded in 2005 by Chairman John Fuller in partnership with Angelo, Gordon’s Private Equity Group
Almost two-thirds of insurance companies are planning to make new private equity investments before the end of 2012, the latest Preqin research reveals. The results of the most recent Preqin Special Report show that despite the impending Solvency II regulatory changes, the vast majority (79%) of insurance companies have not
Vets First Choice has closed a USD4 million financing led by new investor Polaris Venture Partners. Also participating were several existing investors including Borealis Ventures, Harbor Light Capital, David Shaw and Black Point Group. Earlier this year Vets First Choice acquired VetCentric.com, creating the market leading veterinary partner-pharmacy provider licensed
Private equity-backed pan-European hostel operator Generator Hostels has opened its latest hostel in Hamburg. The venue is the second Generator hostel to open in Germany, joining the existing Berlin hostel, and is the sixth opening in Generator’s growing European hostel platform. Generator Hamburg is part of a GBP200 million investment
The latest figures tracing the performance of Jersey’s finance industry reveal particularly strong growth in its funds sector during the first quarter of 2012, with a 3.5% increase in the net asset value of funds under administration and a total of 1,412 funds registered, the highest figure since 2009. In
New York-based private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners has acquired Copernicus Group Institutional Review Board (CGIRB), a provider of compliance services which play an integral role in the clinical trial process for new drugs and medical devices. Copernicus IRB, established in 1996, is a leading independent provider of federally mandated
In a signing ceremony in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao this week witnessed the launch of the Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF). The USD2-4 billion private equity fund, established jointly by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and China Investment Corp (CIC), aims to generate strong
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