Global macro hedge funds appear to be maintaining a contrarian stance versus the market when it comes to positioning on government rates. In recent weeks, managers have secured gains by taking long positions in the US and Europe thanks to a global decrease in both short- and long-term rates in
The closing date for MPH Ventures’ acquisition of a 20 per cent interest in Travelucion SL in exchange for common shares of MPH Ventures and USD100,000 in cash with an option to acquire the remaining 80 per cent interest, has been extended to 30 September. Travelucion is a cash-flow positive
The Lyxor Hedge Fund Index was up +1.3 per cent in July. 8 out of 12 Lyxor Indices ended the month in positive territory, led by the Lyxor CTA Long Term Index (+4.6 per cent), the Lyxor Global Macro Index (+2.6 per cent), and the Lyxor Variable Bias Index (+2.3 per
Noerr has advised publisher Verlagsgruppe Passau on the sale of its Czech publishing business to the financial investor Penta. The parties have agreed not to disclose the volume of the transaction. The sale still requires the clearance of the Czech antitrust authorities. The transaction includes all shares in the Prague-based
Ellucian, the leading global provider for higher education software and services, today announced that TPG Capital (TPG) and Leonard Green Partners are to acquire a majority interest in highetr education software and services provider Ellucian from Hellman & Friedman (H&F) and co-investor JMI Equity. “We are delighted to welcome
Private equity firm Gryphon Investors is to sell its portfolio company Trinity Consultants to an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Trinity, which Gryphon acquired in partnership with management in 2011, is a leading environmental consulting firm which specialises in providing air
Toronto-based private equity firm Serruya Private Equity has acquired Sani-Service the Canadian subsidiary of Swisher Hygiene Inc. "We are excited about this opportunity to foster the growth of a great Canadian service company. We see many opportunities to grow both organically and by leveraging Sani-Service as a platform to make
BerchWood Partners has appointed Jean-Marc Cuvilly as a principal of the firm in its New York office. Cuvilly will be responsible for origination efforts and maintaining limited partner relationships throughout North America. He has over 20 years of experience in private placements, fundraising and investment banking. “Jean-Marc’s extensive experience
Michelin has acquired the Meyer Lissendorf Group, a car tyre wholesale specialist based in Germany. The acquisition is still subject to clearance by the German and Austrian competition authorities. The parties agreed not to disclose further details. A team from CMS Germany headed by lead partner Dr Oliver Wolfgramm advised
Uncertainty around the UK general election and concerns about potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) were shrugged off by the mergers and acquisitions market in the first half of 2015, according to the latest PCPI/PEPI analysis from BDO. The second quarter of 2015 saw a total of 509 deals
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