Oppenheimer Europe, the London-based arm of Oppenheimer & Co, is acting as joint adviser to Unit4 NV on the recommended cash offer by Advent International. The offer values Unit4 at approximately EUR1.3bn. Unit4 is a cloud-focused business software company aimed at helping public sector and commercial services organisations to
Law firm Eversheds has advised workforce payment solutions provider FleetCor Technologies on the acquisition of Epyx, a technology solutions provider to the fleet sector, from HgCapital. Epyx provides an internet based system and vehicle repair network to fleet operators in the UK. The company services approximately 9000 garages and automates
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Discussion Paper setting out its initial views on the implementing measures it will have to develop for the new Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). MAR aims to enhance market integrity and investor protection. It will achieve this by updating and strengthening
O’Melveny & Myers represented Adelis Equity Partners in the closing of Adelis Equity Partners Fund I, a EUR420m (USD564m) buyout fund focused on the Nordic lower middle market. The London-based O’Melveny team was led by partner John Daghlian and counsel Angela Yung. The team also included partner Daniel Quinn
Steven Ferrigno (pictured), Managing Director EMEA for Allegro Development Corporation, comments on Monday’s announcement from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) regarding the reporting deadline for EMIR, the European Market Infrastructure Regulation regime… After months of wait-and-see, ESMA fired the starting gun on Monday for its much-discussed EMIR energy
Evidence shows that Guernsey continues to meet the demands of both private equity managers and their investor base, writes Guernsey Finance chief executive Fiona Le Poidevin (pictured)… Guernsey’s pedigree as a leading funds domicile relies on its ability to continually meet the demands of fund managers and their investor base.
FactRight has launched a secure online report centre to better serve the alternative investment due diligence community. The password-protected site provides registered broker dealers and registered investment advisors with on-demand access to FactRight’s most popular offering and operational-level sponsor reports. The online system is configured for compatibility with both desktop
Paul Hastings advised Astorg Partners in connection with the sale of OGF, a French funeral services company, to funds managed by Pamplona Capital Management, an investment company. This transaction was the second-largest LBO acquisition in France in 2013. Astorg Partners is an independent French capital investment firm that manages EUR2bn
Nearly 200 fund managers and advisers attended a Guernsey event in London this week to hear the practical aspects of implementing the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). The event, “AIFMD: Practical aspects of implementation”, was held on 5 November at the recently refurbished Rosewood London. Fiona Le Poidevin
Ice Miller has appointed veteran transactional attorney Edward Braum to its Columbus, Ohio, office. Braum, who joins the firm as a partner in the business group, focuses his practice on complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and debt and equity investments. Before arriving at Ice Miller,
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