The French retailer has pulled out of the bidding for Migros, as buyout firms such as Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and BC Partners are set to table bids tomorrow for the Turkish company.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Latest numbers from CMBOR confirm the third quarter marked a high point for UK buyouts as fourth quarter figures show an 80% decline without a transaction of the scale of Alliance Boots.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Buyouts in Australia are booming – or at least attempted buyouts are booming. Conditions unique to Australia's robust economy, institutional investor market and corporate culture have conspired to give private equity a run for its money. David Snow reports from Sydney.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
The success of the Brazilian IPO market presents private equity managers with more options and higher returns. By Jennifer Harris.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Russia's emerging private equity market is growing up. Leverage levels are rising as deals become more mainstream and international interest grows. But investing in Russia is still a challenge for non-locals. Nicholas Lockley reports.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The emerging markets of Asia have become compelling investment destinations on several counts: growing affluence, large populations and double-digit economic growth among them. Sharon Lim reports on their prospects.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Terra Firma's Guy Hands has brought a fresh perspective to EMI.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Sir David Walker's report on transparency and disclosure has encouraged UK industry body the BVCA to name and shame non-compliers with his proposed code.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
With the controversy over taper relief raging on, UK private equity professionals are facing an uncertain fiscal future.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Despite recent turmoil in the credit markets, confidence in prospects for emerging markets remains high. By Nicholas Lockley.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
