The volume of European restructurings is expected to hit its next peak in 2017, according to a survey by Debtwire in conjunction with independent investment bank Greenhill and law firm Orrick. The study, for Debtwire Europe’s 13th European Distressed Debt Market Outlook, canvassed the opinion of 130 European hedge fund
A management group led by Joseph M Limber, in partnership with Ampersand Capital Partners and 1315 Capital, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial laboratory of Genoptix. Genoptix is a Novartis company that specialises in oncology diagnostics and informatics services. The transaction is expected to close
Noerr has advised Novelis, a specialist in rolled aluminium products owned by India’s Hindalco Industries, on the refinancing of its USD1.8 billion term loan B line still existing after its acquisition by Hindalco. The refinancing and restructuring transaction was handled by an international banking consortium under the lead of the
Catella has acted as exclusive financial adviser to Guy Hands in raising financing for the acquisition of McDonald’s Nordic operations. The parties have signed a share sale and purchase agreement and agreed on the master franchise agreement. Hands will become the development licensee (DL) for the Nordic markets.
Transcend Corporate has acted as lead adviser to the shareholders of AlwaysON Group (AOG) on its sale to Cloud Direct, for an undisclosed sum. Bracknell, Berkshire- based AOG is a GBP5.5 million revenue provider of unified communications (UC), data communication and managed data services to UK headquartered organisations, primarily mid-sized
ARX Equity Partners together with food industry entrepreneur Keith Dilworth are to acquire Nutricia Deva from Danone Group. Deva is a Czech Republic based producer of baby fruit desserts and fruit drinks, with total annual capacity of 24,000 tons. It also holds bio and organic certifications. ARX and Dilworth
Inflexion has supported CloserStill Media’s acquisition of iLearning Forum in France. Recently ranked number 10 in The Sunday Times HSBC International FastTrack 200 for the UK’s fastest growing exporters, CloserStill operates content-led exhibitions throughout the UK, Europe and the Far East. Its acquisition of iLearning Forum further expands the
Private equity Thoma Bravo has completed its acquisition of Planview, a specialist in work and resource management (WRM). Insight Venture Partners, a prior investor in Planview, retains a minority shareholding in the company. Financial details have not been disclosed. Planview is the market leader in WRM, an emerging category
Nyca Partners, which was launched in 2014 by Hans Morris, a long-time Citigroup banker and former president of Visa, has held the closing of its second venture capital fund with more than USD125 million in total commitments. Nyca closed its USD30 million first fund in July 2014. Over the course
An affiliate of private equity firm Veritas Capital is to acquire Harris Corporation’s government IT services business for USD690 million in cash. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to support the company’s capital allocation strategy, including pension pre-funding and share repurchases. The transaction is subject to regulatory review
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