The US’ largest union of long-term care workers, the Service Employees International Union, launched its ‘global day of action’ today targeting Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, pension funds and politicians in support of the buyout industry. Unite, the largest union in Britain, also joined the cause.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The European buyout firm has made its first foray into financial services with its second deal of the year beating off stiff competition from US rivals in an auction run by UBS.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
As REITs in the US and Japan look increasingly stressed, the chief executive of LaSalle’s Asia Pacific securities division argues there are growing opportunities in Australia’s listed property sector as the industry feels the impact of the credit crunch.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The Somerfield supermarket chain, which was acquired by a consortium led by Apax Partners and Barclays Capital in 2005, has been sold to the Co-operative on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The Somerfield supermarket chain, which was acquired by a consortium led by Apax Partners and Barclays Capital in 2005, has been sold to the Co-operative on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
As REITs in the US and Japan look increasingly stressed, the chief executive of LaSalle’s Asia Pacific securities division argues there are growing opportunities in Australia’s listed property sector as the industry feels the impact of the credit crunch.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
BDO Stoy Hayward has seized as collateral almost £1bn of privately-owned property belonging to the troubled London-based investment firm Dawnay, Day.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The UK's Somerfield supermarket chain, acquired for £1.8bn in 2005 by an Apax- and Barclays-led consortium, has been sold on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The sale reportedly resulted in a 2x exit for the syndicate.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The French buyout firm has bought a controlling stake in Altares with a plan to support the business’ growth through acquisitions.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The London-based investment bank with significant property holdings has appointed Ernst & Young to restructure some of its investments.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
