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Union Group and China Communication Construction Company, one of the biggest engineering and construction companies in the world, have signed a deal to develop infrastructure projects across the Latin America region.
The two companies form a consortium that will first tender for a Uruguay Government contract to restore and maintain a 140km railway track, involving an initial investment of around USD150 million. The contract will run for 30 years.
Union Group and China Communication Construction Company plan to finance and develop ports, railways, highways and other infrastructure across Latin America.
Union Group is a privately-owned holding company with
Private equity firm Hamilton Lane has held the final closing of Hamilton Lane Co-Investment Fund III. The Fund received significant interest from the global institutional investor community and was oversubscribed relative to its target fundraising amount, closing at its hard cap of USD1.5 billion.
This pool of capital will rank Hamilton Lane among the largest managers of co-investment capital in the world.
The Fund consists of new and existing Hamilton Lane investors from around the globe, including public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, Taft-Hartley pension plans, endowments, foundations, high-net-worth individuals and other financial institutions. The Fund's strategy is to provide
According to a survey released by Deutsche Bank in September 2014, ‘From Alternatives to Mainstream Part Two’, total assets managed by ’40 Act mutual funds reached a record high of USD257 billion by end-2013, representing over 60 per cent growth for the year. Through May 2014, that figure had grown a further 18 per cent to over USD300 billion.
There is no doubt that interest is building among European managers – traditional and alternative alike – to tap in to the massive USD17 trillion US regulated investment company market, but there are a number of considerations that need to be taken
Segulah V is to acquire Semantix Group AB from majority shareholder Litorina Kapital III and minority shareholders. The operational shareholders of Semantix’s management team will remain as owners post the transaction.
Semantix is the Nordic region’s leading provider of advanced language services. Semantix offers interpreting, translation, training and writing services through its network of about 7,000 professional translators, interpreters and language consultants. Its customers include public authorities, municipalities, county councils and large and small companies in most industries. The Group has offices in Sweden, Finland and Norway, with about 300 employees. Semantix is expected to have a turnover of approximately
A consortium of investors led by CVC Capital Partners (CVC), including Singapore-based investment company Temasek and Vatera Healthcare Partners, has acquired a controlling stake in Alvogen, the high growth pharmaceutical company.
The stake has been acquired from Pamplona Capital Management. Aztiq Pharma, the investment vehicle led by Robert Wessman, Alvogen‘s Chief Executive will remain with a significant stake and Pamplona will also retain a small stake following the transaction. Robert Wessman will continue to serve as the company’s CEO.
Alvogen has delivered six consecutive years of strong revenue and profit growth, expanding from its original base in North America
StartEngine Crowdfunding has launched an equity crowdfunding platform allowing individuals to invest in private companies on a public platform.
In a historic first, StartEngine connects aspiring investors, including North America’s 80-plus million Millennials, with the progressive companies of tomorrow, including startup launch partners Elio Motors and mobile games publisher XREAL. The launch corresponds with Regulation A+ of the JOBS Act, which officially takes effect today and enables a broad new range of startup investment opportunities.
“At StartEngine, our goal is to not only become the leading equity crowdfunding platform, but to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams,” says StartEngine CEO Ron
The Fed confirmed its dovish stance at the latest FOMC meeting, significantly decreasing monetary policy uncertainty over the course of the summer. Markets responded positively with US equities and Treasuries posting gains. In the Eurozone, uncertainties associated with Greece materially stepped-up.
Advent International, Bain Capital and Clessidra are to acquire Istituto Centrale delle Banche Popolari Italiane SpA (ICBPI) for a consideration of EUR2.15 billion.
ICBPI is a leading player in the Italian financial services market with strong market positions in payment services (acquiring and issuing), interbank clearing and securities services. ICBPI, headquartered in Milan, has over 1,900 employees and also operates strong brands including Cartasì. In 2014, the Company generated revenues of Euros 670 million, EBITDA of Euros 195 million and net income of Euros 95 million.
ICBPI’s selling shareholders will retain a stake of 8 per cent of the Company
Funds advised by CVC Capital Partners have signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in international musical and theatre group, Stage Entertainment.
Under the terms of the transaction, CVC will acquire a 60 per cent stake from the company’s founder, Joop van den Ende, who will remain a 40 per cent shareholder in the business and as co-chairman.
Founded 17 years ago, Stage Entertainment is the market leader in musical theatre in Continental Europe, responsible for globally acclaimed productions including the Lion King, Mamma Mia!, the Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, which together attract more than
A formal strategic partnership has been signed by the Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Dmitri Kobylkin, and the Chairman of the Board of private equity infrastructure investor Rise Capital AB (Rise Capital), Gerard Lopez.
This took place at the St Petersburg Economic Forum in Russia and in the presence of the authorised representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Urals Federal District, Mr Igor Kholmanskih.
The terms of this partnership agreement will give Rise Capital the authority to conduct preliminary negotiations with a view to attracting new capital from international and domestic private investors
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
