Private Equity International's deal mechanic takes a look under the bonnet of the buyout of Yell, a deal that may yet emerge as European LBO of the year.
Royal London, the £26bn asset manager, has teamed up with industry veteran David MacLellan to raise a £200m private equity fund.
The beleaguered fund plans to cease all activities in December 2004 but in the meantime has law suits, restructurings and attempted exits to sort out.
Down Rounds Syndrome: A Roundtable Discussion 2001-11-23 Staff Writer <i>This week Letter from America is by David J. Blumberg of Blumberg Capital.</i><br><br><a href=http://www.privateequityonline.com/LetterAmerica.asp?ID=1851>Part 1 of this article</a> looked at "Down
The second round of financing will be used to develop operations in the US and the UK. The Fool is also negotiating a venture in Japan.
The retail financial services provider was previously owned by Ventura, a subsidiary of Next. Management takes a 10 per cent stake.