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The combined value of offshore deals in the second quarter of 2014 jumped 23 per cent over the previous one, making it one of the highest value quarters of the past decade, according to a report by Appleby.
Given that the first half of the year is frequently quieter than the second half, this is encouraging news for the remainder of 2014, says Appleby.
The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres, focuses on transactions announced during the second quarter of 2014, a period
Idinvest Partners has held the first closing of Idinvest Private Debt III at EUR235 million.
The final closing, which is scheduled for the end of 2014, is likely to exceed the fund’s initial target of EUR300 million.
Idinvest Private Debt III is a fund dedicated to mid-sized European companies with a view to supporting them in their growth or LBO.
The fund targets investments of EUR5m to EUR20m in mid-sized European SMEs through mezzanine debt financing and secondary market deals (purchasing mezzanine debt on the secondary market).
Idinvest Private Debt III has already carried out three investments
Neuberger Berman Private Equity has named two industry veterans – Michael DeVirgilio and Cory M Baker – to lead its entry into the brand acquisition, licensing and management industry.
The platform, Marquee Brands, will seek to identify, acquire, and manage high quality brands with global opportunities across all consumer segments.
DeVirgilio will serve as president of Marquee Brands and Baker will serve as its chief operating officer. Neuberger Berman's team focused on Marquee Brands will include Samuel Porat, managing director, who is responsible for royalty strategies, Zachary Sigel, vice president, who will lead the development of Marquee Brand's acquisition
CenterOak Partners, a new Dallas-based private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in middle market companies, has been formed by Randall Fojtasek, former co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Brazos Private Equity Partners.
Fojtasek will lead the firm alongside former Brazos senior executives Michael Salim, Lucas Cutler, Jason Sutherland and William Henry.
CenterOak’s senior leadership team has approximately 12 years of experience working together and more than 110 years of combined industry expertise.
In addition to CenterOak’s investment and portfolio management team, three operating partners will support the firm’s sector-specific investment activities. These operating partners are senior
Boutique alternative asset investment firm TrueBridge Capital Partners has closed its third venture capital and growth equity fund-of-funds, TrueBridge Fund III.
The fund received USD400 million in limited partner commitments, exceeding a USD325 million target and reaching its hard cap.
TrueBridge manages over USD1.2 billion in assets.
With its third fund, TrueBridge will continue to invest primarily in high-performing and difficult-to-access venture funds focused on early stage IT companies in the US, as well as directly in select companies alongside its underlying managers.
"We are grateful for the continued support of our limited partners, who allow us
A2D Funding II plc has raised GBP150m via its recent issuance of AA-rated retail-eligible bonds.
The 4.50 per cent unsecured sterling bonds, due 2026, are guaranteed by A2Dominion Housing Group, one of the largest social housing providers in London and the south east of England.
The proceeds of the issue will be lent to members of the A2Dominion Group, which comprises A2Dominion and its subsidiaries.
Cash from the bond issue, which closed after one day due to high demand, will be used to fund A2Dominion’s development programme and further grow its portfolio, which includes social housing, private
William Grant & Sons has acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Company, owner the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand.
William Grant & Sons’ brands include Glenfiddich and The Balvenie single malt Scotch whiskies, Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey, Grant’s blended Scotch whisky, Hendrick’s gin and Sailor Jerry spiced rum.
Drambuie is a unique blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices and heather honey.
William Grant & Sons’ chief executive Stella David says: “We have a passion and a reputation for nurturing and building brands. Drambuie is a natural fit for our portfolio, it has a very rich history and a great story to
Less than a year after launching the fundraising, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners has held the final closing of its new FPCI, Winch Capital 3, at EUR300m, well over the initial target.
This is the largest fundraising ever for a Winch Capital fund.
Pierre-Michel Passy, president of Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners, says: “We were targeting a final closing of EUR250m. In less than a year we reached the EUR300m hard cap after reducing the latest investors to the fund. The success of this fundraising was facilitated by the strong loyalty of our client base as 23 institutional investors
Arma Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to The Logic Group and Susquehanna Growth Equity, a US-based private equity fund, on the sale of the company to Barclaycard.
The Logic Group is a specialist provider of managed payments services and mobile loyalty schemes across Europe.
The company also provides omni-channel payments solutions and security.
Peak Ventures has closed on a USD23 million venture capital fund aimed at seed-stage start-ups in Utah and the Mountain West.
The fund will invest initial amounts into early stage companies ranging from USD100,000 to USD1 million. The fund was raised from accredited international and domestic investors.
Local entrepreneurs Jeff Burningham, Jeff Danley and Jamie Dunn founded the Peak brand in 2007, and have recently launched a venture arm to support the growth in Utah tech innovation.
Preceding the fund, Peak was an active local investor, funding nearly 20 Utah tech companies. Upon raising the fund, Peak lured
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