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Bridgepoint to acquire Miller Homes

Private equity group Bridgepoint is to acquire Miller Homes, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, in a deal worth GBP655 million from funds managed by GSO Capital Partners. Established in 1934 and the largest privately-owned housebuilder in the UK, Miller Homes has a strong regional footprint through three divisions (Midlands

The Rohatyn Group to acquire GMO Renewable Resources

The Rohatyn Group (TRG), a specialised asset management firm focused on emerging markets, is to acquire GMO Renewable Resources (GMORR); a joint venture between global investment management firm Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co (GMO), and GMORR’s principals, investing in forestry and agriculture opportunities. Under the agreement, the team from

Northern Trust offers blockchain solution for private equity record keeping

Private equity record keeping has entered the realm of blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, with Northern Trust leading the way. And as Northern Trust’s Justin Chapman (pictured), suggests, as the technology matures, the ability to digitise the operations of larger traditional asset classes is a case of ‘when’ not ‘if’.

Sustainable coastal fisheries fund holds first close at USD10m

The Meloy Fund I, LP (the “Fund”), a new impact investment fund dedicated to helping coastal fishers transition to more sustainable practices, has launched with a first close of USD10 million. The Fund targets USD20 million of debt and equity investment in support of the millions of small-scale fishers in

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Why 2017 must be the year of compliance. Part 1: GDPR

By George Ralph, RFA – It’s August already, and 2017 is over half gone. There are two major pieces of legislation coming into effect in early 2018, which will affect alternative investment firms in the UK, and firms worldwide who are holding data on European citizens, or trading with firms

Noerr supports Fosun’s Nanjing Nangang JV in Koller takeover

Noerr has advised Fosun and its joint venture Nanjing Nangang Iron & Steel United Co Ltd on a strategic acquisition in Germany of automotive supplier Koller. The Koller Group, headquartered in the Bavarian town of Dietfurt an der Altmühl, is a leading manufacturer of lightweight automotive parts in international markets and

Stirling Square Capital Partners acquires DOCU Nordic

Private equity firm Stirling Square Capital Partners has acquired DOCU Nordic Group Holdings AB, a provider of business intelligence and data analytics services; essential in the generation of sales leads within the construction, real estate and healthcare markets across the Nordic region. Headquartered in Ljusdal, Sweden, the company is active

Equistone-backed TOM Vehicle Rental acquires Transflex Vehicle Rental

TOM Vehicle Rental (TOM), a business-to-business flexible vehicle hire provider backed by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone), has acquired Transflex Vehicle Rental (Transflex) for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees Transflex’s 3,500 cars and light commercial vehicles, four depots, and 80 employees join the larger TOM business, with Peter Abdale (Managing

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Steadfast Alcentra Global Credit Fund names new president

Steadfast Alcentra Global Credit Fund, an unlisted closed-end fund advised by Steadfast Investment Adviser, an affiliate of Steadfast Companies, and sub-advised by Alcentra NY, a BNY Mellon investment boutique, has appointed Michael A Tamasco, CFA, as president. Tamasco, who will also serve as president of Steadfast Investment Adviser, previously served

Associated Capital Group forms Gabelli Private Equity Partners

Associated Capital Group (AC) is to launch Gabelli Private Equity Partners (GPEP), a new private equity investment management business focused on leveraged buyouts and restructuring of small and mid-sized companies. GPEP will be funded with up to USD150 million of the Company’s capital.   “GPEP is a logical extension of

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