Eurazeo is investing EUR300 million in Fintrax, one of the world’s leading providers of Tax Free Shopping (TFS) and Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) services. Eurazeo will own 90 per cent of the equity and quasi-equity of the Fintrax group, the remaining being held by the firm’s management team. Eurazeo’s investment
After working with their M&A Team on a substantial number of cross-border deals US-based Equity Risk Partners Global have asked Vista Insurance Brokers Ltd to lead their network for Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. With more and more mid-market businesses establishing a local presence in jurisdictions outside their
Active private equity funds generated USD24.2 billion in realised net gains for the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) from 1990 to 30 June, 2015, based on data from the fund’s new Private Equity Accounting and Reporting Solution (PEARS). During that same time period, PEARS data shows that CalPERS' external
Nexxus Capital has acquired Inversionistas en Restaurantes de Carnes y Cortes (IRCC), a subsidiary of multibrand casual dining restaurant platform International Meal Company Alimentação. IRCC operates 51 company owned and 24 franchised casual dining Restaurants, mainly in Mexico City with presence in 17 other states. The Company has well-positioned brands
An investment fund affiliated to private equity firm Lightyear Capital has completed its acquisition of a majority equity stake in Pathlight Capital, a commercial finance company dedicated to providing companies innovative financing solutions to support growth, acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded
Cleary Gottlieb is advising pharmaceutical company Allergan on its USD160 billion merger with Pfizer which will create a new major player in the global biopharmaceuticals market. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, the businesses of Pfizer and Allergan will be combined under Allergan plc, which will be renamed Pfizer
Corporates, or strategic buyers, may participate in more merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in the US lodging industry if the capital conundrum for private equity (PE) firms persists, says Fitch Ratings. Lower investor demand for high yield bonds and loans caused by recent capital markets volatility, if continued, would increase
Funds affiliated with CVC Capital Partners (CVC) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) are to jointly acquire Petco Animal Supplies from a group of investors led by TPG and Leonard Green & Partners for approximately USD4.6 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2016. Based in
Atlas Copco AB, a provider of sustainable productivity solutions, is to acquire the vacuum business of OC Oerlikon Corporation AG for a total enterprise value of EUR 486m. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. Partner Dr Christian Haellmigk at CMS Hasche Sigle is leading the competition team which advises
Warburg Pincus has raised over USD12 billion in third party commitments for its latest global fund, Warburg Pincus Private Equity XII. Warburg Pincus XII’s Limited Partners include leading public and private pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and wealthy individuals. In addition to the strong overall demand,
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