With all too many aggrieved parties crying 'foul' as they look to apportion blame as well as salvage some of their cash from venture-backed companies that have fallen heavily to earth, the role and responsibilities of venture capitalists who sat on the boards of these portfolio companies is receiving close scrutiny. Joe Bartlett, of counsel at Fish & Richardson, takes a closer look at what this all means.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The firm is reportedly supporting a £200m management buyout bid from Boxclever chief Roger Mavity to acquire the struggling television rental company owned by WestLB’s principal finance unit.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The struggling Belgian venture capital firm is in talks with an unnamed European secondaries buyer to realise its entire portfolio of unlisted investments.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The stock market crash and its aftermath brought into sharp focus the potential liabilities faced by private equity firms. But as they seek out the protection offered by insurance, they are finding the cost of cover can be prohibitive. Will Swarts reports.
8 min read · 12 January 2013
Depending on who you talk to, Europe's high yield market is either still struggling or is set to grow into something far deeper and broader. Certainly this year's performance has caught the eye of numerous investors, and many practitioners can now talk about distinct facets to the market. But what will shape high yield's evolution? And what part will the private equity community play in this? Robin Burnett investigates.
10 min read · 12 January 2013
In a complex LBO such as the recent acquisition of Linpac, syndicating the debt sometimes turns out more difficult than expected. For the lead arranger, this can be an unpleasant surprise.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Americas 2003-11-01 Staff Writer <strong>America<br> Monitor</strong><br> <sec level="2"><strong>Note to regulators: we're not hedge funds!</strong><br> <quotation><bold>Two recent regulatory moves in the US designed to rein in hedge funds have c
10 min read · 12 January 2013
Europe 2003-11-01 Staff Writer <strong>Europe<br> Monitor</strong><br> <sec level="2"><strong>Called to account by IAS 27</strong><br> <quotation><bold>While general partners are focusing their minds on where the next deal is coming from or how t
10 min read · 12 January 2013
The Milan-based private equity firm has acquired Pilosio SpA, a producer of equipment for the construction industry.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Gregory Crookes takes a look at the legal implications of negotiating break fees in public-to-private transactions in The Netherlands, where neither regulators nor legislators have yet taken a view on their use.
10 min read · 12 January 2013
