Through June 2018, the total amount of dry powder within global private equity stood at USD1.09 trillion; a vast sum, up from USD1.03 trillion at the end of 2017 according to Preqin. This makes for compelling headlines and has fuelled interest in private equity, to the extent that it has
The UK and France have proven strong markets for mid-market private equity managers through September/October, but as we reach the end of the year, and as Brexit uncertainty lingers three months out from the deadline, some believe the UK deal market, in particular, will soften in early 2019. The Q4
YFM Equity Partners (YFM) has exited its investment in GTK Limited for GBP14.3 million, to Volex Plc, generating a return of 3.4x original cost to its funds and a 36 per cent IRR. YFM supported the incumbent management team in the primary buyout of GTK from its founder in October
Private equity firm ClearLight Partners has sold Pure Water Technology-PHSI (PHSI) to Quench USA, Inc (Quench), an operating segment of AquaVenture Holdings Limited (WAAS). Headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Pure Water Technology-PHSI is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and marketers of point-of-use water purification coolers. The company’s products are distributed
Burford Capital Limited, a global finance and investment management firm focussed on law, has announced new funding arrangements to facilitate its next USD1.6 billion in litigation finance investments. The new capital will come from three sources: a sovereign wealth fund with which Burford has entered a strategic capital relationship; a
NTR has entered the French renewables market with the acquisition of two wind power projects together comprising just under 20MW and with a total capital investment of over EUR35 million. NTR’s second sustainable infrastructure fund, NTR Renewable Energy Income Fund II, has acquired Bricqueville, an 8.8 MW project from RES,
Bregal Milestone, a European private capital firm, has completed an investment into Greenstorm, an innovative e-mobility and e-commerce company based in Kufstein, Austria. The investment is made from a EUR400 million fund dedicated to investing in European growth companies. Bregal Milestone’s commitments typically range from EUR20 million to EUR60 million.
Dillon Eustace has acted as adviser to the shareholders of Superior Storage, an Irish company based in Dunshaughlin specialising in file and document storage, on its sale to Iron Mountain, the US specialist in storing, protecting and managing information and assets. The deal was for an undisclosed amount.
Ridgemont Equity Partners, a middle-market buyout and growth equity investor, has closed Ridgemont Equity Partners III with USD1.65 billion in commitments. Fundraising for REP III launched with a target of USD1.25 billion and closed with excess demand, driven by strong support from existing limited partners combined with significant interest from
EPIC Holdings is to acquire Integro Holdings, a specialty insurance brokerage and consulting business in the US with revenue in excess of USD150 million. Financial terms of the proposed transaction have not been disclosed. Integro USA brings to EPIC expertise that is well-aligned with EPIC’s diverse insurance distribution platform. Areas of focus
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