Overall European private equity deal volume dropped 13 per cent in Q3 2017 compared with Q2 but remained marginally higher than Q1’s figure, according to preliminary figures released in the latest Private Equity Baromenter published by ‘unquote” and SL Capital Partners. The combined value of European private equity backed deals
DH Private Equity Partners’ DH V Fund, and other shareholders have agreed to sell their entire stake in TMF Group, a provider of high value business services to organisations globally, to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners for EUR1.75 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half
CVC Capital Partners’ (CVC) CVC Fund VII is to acquire TMF Group (TMF), a leading provider of specialist business services to clients operating and investing globally, from DH Private Equity Partners. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and anti-trust approvals. TMF provides locally-delivered outsourced business and compliance services
IP Solutions, a specialist communications technology provider, has secured investment from leading mid-market private equity firm LDC to accelerate its growth strategy. The firm, which works with well-known names such as National Geographic, Oak Furniture Land and Secret Escapes, will also have access to significant additional capital from LDC to
Middle market private equity firm HGGC has completed the acquisition of ServiceTick by Davies Group Ltd, an insurance and claims service provider. ServiceTick marks the fourth add-on acquisition for the Davies Group platform since HGGC acquired the business in January 2017. Norwich, UK-based ServiceTick, which provides digital customer experience
Private equity house WestBridge Capital has exited Vista Retail Support, following its acquisition by LDC for GBP29.4million. The deal represents the third time the company has been acquired by private equity buyers, with WestBridge having bought the business from Finance Wales in May 2014 for GBP12.3million. Vista, which generated sales
GCA Altium has acted as financial and nominated adviser on the IPO of Footasylum plc, a UK-based fashion retailer focusing on the branded footwear and apparel markets. The IPO valued the business at GBP171.3 million raising GBP65.4 million for Footasylum and existing shareholders, with the first day of dealings taking
Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Zotos International Inc, the North American Hair Professional business of Shiseido Company, Limited for USD485 million. The acquisition comprises leading hair professional brands such as Joico and Zotos Professional. In fiscal 2016, Zotos International Inc. reported sales of about USD230 million and employed
Noerr has advised the four partners of the digital consulting company etventure on the takeover by Ernst & Young (EY). Berlin-based partner Hans Radau and senior associate Armin Bartsch acted as lead advisors in the transaction. etventure specialises in digital consultancy and company building. The company has more than 250
Litigation finance specialist Pravati Capital has launched Pravati Credit Fund III, LP to capitalise on opportunities in the burgeoning litigation finance sector. Litigation finance is the area where participants involved in some sort of legal action either require or desire funding to bridge the gap until settlement proceeds are released.
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 February, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 February, 2026 – 5:00 pm
