As Aberdeen Murray Johnstone shores up its presence in the North of England, John Diggines is looking forward to business in the regions picking up.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
In theory, Reuters' share price fell far enough this week to make a takeover or public-to-private buyout viable. In practice, bidders would still find it hard making their sums add up.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Exits, in insurance terms, pose a major challenge for venture investors, purchasers of portfolio companies and management alike, says Aon's Teresa Jones.
7 min read · 11 January 2013
One man's loss is another's opportunity: with a myriad of corporate entities struggling to survive the downturn, restructuring and turnaround opportunities abound for private equity firms who've got the appetite. But there aren't many of those around finds Robin Burnett.
10 min read · 11 January 2013
The UK private equity firm is set to make its latest Iberian acquisition with a bid for struggling Spanish supermarket chain El Árbol.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
The private equity arm of Lehman Brothers is sounding out a number of media groups over a joint bid for Kirch Gruppe’s broadcasting unit.
2 min read · 11 January 2013
Keith Breslauer is building a business that is half real estate investor, half private equity house. Deepening Patron Capital's links with the European private equity industry is at the top of his agenda. Here's why.
9 min read · 11 January 2013
America 2002-10-01 Staff Writer <strong>America<br> Monito</strong><br> <sec level="2"><strong>General solicitation and the F word</strong><br> <quotation><bold>When private equity firms are fund-raising in the US, what can and can't they say to
10 min read · 11 January 2013
Italian private equity house B&S Private Equity has completed its second acquisition in as many months with the E40m deal for Autogru PM.
1 min read · 11 January 2013
What impact does the presence then absence of a CEO have on a company's value? A look at Vivendi's share price post-Messier would suggest that investors first expect more pain before any gain. Breakingviews ponders the superstar CEO effect and the break up of Vivendi.
3 min read · 11 January 2013
