The UK turnaround specialist has confirmed its intention to rescue software company Cedar Group, a week after the former high flyer warned of bankruptcy.
Preparing the launch of two new investment vehicles next year, the Swiss group behind Prime Edge Capital is building up its US presence.
Lenders are watching the European LBO market with cautious support. Will the financing be there for sponsors to get their deals done?
The UK venture capitalist, which is raising is also looking to raise two new funds to reinvest in its 26 portfolio companies.
When predicting market movements is seen as unusually difficult, the hunt for market inefficiencies is urgent. Sophisticated funds are seeing opportunities in public companies which are gaining little advantage from their stock being public.
The bank has sold a £300m leveraged loan backed CDO into Europe and is planning more.
Part II of Joe Bartlett's overview of best market practice for negotiating the terms and conditions of venture capital and buyout funds. The first installment of his catalogue of Frequently Asked Questions appeared in the previous issue of PEI.
Rigorous insurance due diligence is key in the buyout process if nasty surprises are to be avoided. It can also boost a bidder's bargaining position, finds Philip Borel.
What does the Internal Rate of Return of a private equity fund tell you? Or better, what do you think it tells you? Private Equity International takes a closer look at what IRR is and what it isn't.
The history of the US private equity market's love affair with Private Investments in Public Equities is as short as it is sordid. David Snow looks at what's gone wrong.