Julian Thompson (pictured), Head of Emerging Market Equities at Threadneedle Asset Management, outlines his emerging market equity outlook for Brazil. A recent trip to Brazil confirmed that the “land of the future” is presently booming. Brazil has consistently failed to live up to its promise in previous cycles, with every
Vision Opportunity China Fund has invested USD7.0m in China Gerui Advanced Materials Group as part of a USD18.8m financing by private placement. Founded in 2000 in Zhengzhou City of Henan Province, China Gerui is a steel processing company that manufactures and sells specialty steel products in China. China Gerui has
Sfinc, a Benelux-based manufacturer of ingredients for the food processing industry, has merged with the Netherlands-based Jadico group, which operates in the same market. Founded 25 years ago in Rotterdam, Jadico develops, produces and markets ranges of spices, herbs, sauces and mayonnaise. The company targets different distribution channels, including food
Private equity firm The Carlyle Group has submitted a fully financed firm bid to Rocco Giannoni and Joseph Le Mer for the acquisition of Giannoni France, the Brittany-based manufacturer of stainless steel heat exchangers. The offer has been made in association with Joseph Le Mer, who will retain a 35
ProGreen Properties has received an additional USD400,000 from EIG Venture Capital as part of the remaining USD500,000 funding due on or before 16 July 2010, pursuant to the private placement agreement dated 22 July 2009. "These funds further increase our balance sheet and enable us to, more aggressively, pursue our
Kohlberg Sports Group has acquired Maverik Lacrosse, a designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of lacrosse equipment, apparel and accessories. Kohlberg Sports Group, an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company, also owns Bauer Hockey, a manufacturer of ice hockey equipment. "Maverik Lacrosse has already become one of the top names in the
SS&C Technologies, a provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, has hosted a launch event for its private equity industry solution at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. The company, its customers, service providers and prospects gathered together to experience SS&C’s software and services designed for the private
BookRenter, an online textbook platform company, has received USD10m in a series B financing round led by Norwest Venture Partners, with follow-on investments from Storm Ventures and Adams Capital Management. The funds will be used to support growth initiatives that will enable BookRenter to maintain its service levels and meet
Silver is being overlooked by investors in the rush for precious metals and is primed for a major price breakthrough that will outstrip gold, which has dominated the market’s attention in recent months, notes Jeremy Charlesworth, Manager of the Moonraker Commodities Fund. Gold outperformed silver by 46%
Private equity firm Riverside has acquired Naka, a Japanese developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-end crystal oscillators and crystal units. Major clients include mobile equipment vendors, which use Naka’s devices in microwave backhaul equipment that provides interconnectivity among base stations. Crystal oscillators are used in almost all electronic devices
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