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Symphony’s IHH sees profit up 35 per cent in first half

IHH Healthcare Berhad, a portfolio company of Symphony International Holdings, has released strong 2012 first half results. IHH’s profit after tax and minority interests increased by 35 per cent in the first-half of 2012 year-over-year, which excludes proceeds from the sale of medical suites. The growth was driven by the

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SEC proposes rules on general solicitation and advertising in securities offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rules to eliminate the prohibition against general solicitation and general advertising in certain securities offerings. Under the proposed rules, which are mandated by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, companies would be permitted to use general solicitation and general advertising to offer securities

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HedgeServ provides Form PF compliance solution to fund managers

HedgeServ, an independent global fund administrator, has added a Form PF (Private Fund) enterprise reporting solution to its service offering. Designed to help hedge funds, private equity funds and other private fund managers comply with SEC regulatory filing requirements, HedgeServ’s solution streamlines the Form PF data gathering process and creates

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Berteaux joins Marvell as full equity partner

Philippe Berteaux has joined Marvell as a full equity partner to launch a new insolvency and financial restructuring practice. In 2007 Berteaux founded his own boutique firm, relying on an experience of more than 15 years in the corporate recovery sector, having started his career with experts such as Jean-Louis

Willis Stein, Landmark and Vision Capital complete transaction for 2000 Fund

Willis Stein & Partners, Landmark Partners and Vision Capital have completed a transaction benefiting investors in Willis Stein’s third fund, Willis Stein & Partners III. Investors received the option to receive liquidity from the 2000 Fund in cash and/or the opportunity to benefit from the growth potential of the portfolio.

Central and Eastern European private equity remains strong and resilient in 2011

2011 was another year of growth and recovery from the 2009 trough, establishing the Central and Eastern European region as an area of reasonable stability with relative fiscal prudence and continued positive prospects. This is according to the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association’s Central and Eastern Europe Statistics

Bacterin secures USD25m financing with OrbiMed

Bacterin International Holdings, a developer of bone graft material and antimicrobial coatings for medical applications, has closed a USD25m non-dilutive financing with an affiliate of OrbiMed Advisors.  The financing will enable Bacterin to execute its growth strategy through anticipated profitability. Under the terms of the agreement, Bacterin initially received USD20m

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to acquire David’s Bridal

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is to acquire David’s Bridal, a retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories in North America. Leonard Green & Partners will continue as a minority partner.  The transaction values the company at approximately USD1.05bn. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. David’s Bridal

Ludgate Investments expands board with two senior appointments

Ludgate Investments, a private equity investor in resource efficiency businesses, has appointed Bernard Bulkin and Ekaterina Sharashidze as non-executive directors with immediate effect. Both Bulkin and Sharashidze (pictured) will serve on Ludgate’s investment committee and join a team which has raised and deployed over GBP75m in 25 growth companies over

Fajr Capital acquires stake in MENA Infrastructure Fund

Fajr Capital has acquired Dubai International Capital’s stake in the MENA Infrastructure Fund.   Fajr Capital will take its place alongside the two other general partners and co-sponsors of the fund, HSBC Bank Middle East and Abu Dhabi-based Waha Capital, and will also be a limited partner with other regional

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