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WorldGBC and GRESB join forces to drive net zero carbon buildings

World Green Building Council, a global network of around 70 Green Building Councils, has announced a collaboration with GRESB, the leading global sustainability benchmark for real estate portfolios, to recognise companies that make a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.The Commitment, which recognises businesses committed to ensuring their portfolio of buildings

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Collaborative solutions in times of crisis

The private equity industry and the legal firms servicing the space have witnessed an unparalleled digital transformation in recent weeks. Driven by the Covid-19 crisis, the legacy of this dramatic change will endure long after the calamity has passed.

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Shareholders may rue lowball bids from PE sponsors, says Activist Insight

Returning cash to shareholders or changing managers is likely to look less appealing in the current climate, while underwater shareholders may regret lowball bids from strategic acquirers or private equity sponsors, according to a new report by Activist Insight. The report, titled Covid-19: The impact on shareholder activism, explores some of

Asterion acquires Telefónica’s microwave radiolink portfolio in Spain

Asterion Industrial Partners, an independent investment management firm focused on European infrastructure in the mid-market, has acquired 100 per cent of Telefónica’s microwave radiolink portfolio in Spain through a carve-out process. The transaction was signed and closed on 31 March.The assets consist of a unique portfolio of antennae and radio

Inverness Graham sells Kalkomey 

Inverness Graham, a private investment firm targeting software, service and tech-enabled manufacturing companies, has sold Kalkomey Enterprises (Kalkomey). Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Kalkomey is a provider of online recreational safety education, certifications and cloud-based agency management solutions to government agencies and outdoor enthusiasts. Inverness Graham acquired Kalkomey in December 2015 and

Empiribox raises GBP2m to support online science lessons

Social impact investor Nesta Impact Investments (NII), part of Nesta, and London-based investment manager, Downing, have led a GBP2 million growth funding round in Empiribox, a science education provider which supplies resources for primary school teachers to teach practical science lessons. Empiribox subscribers are sent science equipment, lesson and assessment resources

FRP helps secure investment for Bristol-based Prowrap to drive growth

Prowrap, a specialist rewinder and one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of cling film, aluminium foil and baking papers, has secured a significant investment from Longacre Group with the support of the corporate finance team at FRP.The deal will see Longacre Group back both brands within the Prowrap portfolio –

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