European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have access to nearly twice the amount of funding as their US counterparts, yet bank loans remain the most common form of SME finance in Europe. This leaves huge scope for small businesses to tap additional funding sources for loans, bonds and equities, finds
Private equity firm TA Associates is to acquire Frank Russell Company’s asset management business, Russell Investments, from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in a deal valued at USD1.15 billion. As part of the deal, which is subject to the usual regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of 2016,
Lincoln International represented more2 in the sale of a minority stake in the business to Eight Roads Ventures. more2 is the UK’s a B2B and B2C data analytics consultancy for SME retailers providing a combination of customer centric marketing campaign optimisation, data driven sales and marketing advice and strategic insight
Investcor has added POC, a manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, gear and accessories, to its portfolio. POC was acquired for USD65 million from outdoor equipment maker Black Diamond. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Sweden, POC’s quest is to provide athletes and consumers with the highest standard of personal
It was a record year for exits by entry EV as stock markets across Europe welcomed IPOs of private equity-backed businesses, and corporate buyers – particularly from North America – found attractive opportunities in private equity (PE) portfolios. That’s according to EY’s latest PE exit study: ‘Forging ahead? How do PE
Apollo Aviation Group, a multi-strategy aviation investment manager, has raised USD833 million for SASOF III, its third aviation fund, a total well in excess of SASOF III's USD750 million target. SASOF III, an institutionally-focused commingled private equity fund, follows on from SASOF and SASOF II where Apollo Aviation raised USD213
Private equity firm Trilantic Capital Partners Europe has completed the acquisition of a 90 per cent shareholding in Doppel Farmaceutici (Doppel) after obtaining anti-trust approvals. Doppel operates exclusively on behalf of third parties as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). The investment in Doppel by Trilantic Europe comes as
Arma Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silanis Technology on its sale to VASCO Data Security International for a cash consideration of USD85 million. Silanis is a leading provider of electronic signature (e-signature) and digital transaction solutions used to sign, send and manage documents. Silanis is one of the
Specialist technology start-up fund Force Over Mass Capital has appointed Filip Coen as its chief operating officer. Joining from JPMorgan, in his new role as COO Coen will be responsible for business development and operational excellence, with immediate effect. “We are delighted to welcome Filip to the Force Over Mass
Mid-market private equity house LDC has strengthened its UK-wide team with the appointment of three Investment Directors. Steve Phillips and Victoria Marcer join the London and Nottingham teams respectively, with Tanya Thompson joining the Value Enhancement Group, supporting LDC’s commitment to invest in GBP1.2billion of equity into Britain’s mid-market businesses
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