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December 2007

Intermediate Capital puts £120m buyout of Gaucho Grill on table
Dominic Walsh - The Times- 07 December 2007

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German publisher closes in on Emap titles
James Robinson & Katie Allen - guardian.co.uk- 07 December 2007

Emap could announce a buyer for its magazines arm as soon as today with Bauer confirming its interest in the... (source)

Numis reveals private equity growth strategy
Financial Times- 07 December 2007

Numis said it would put its cash to work during 2008 by increasing proprietary investment in private equity and hiring... (source)

Graphite Capital backs GBP 100m MBO of Alexander Mann Solutions from Advent International
Private Equity Wire- 07 December 2007

Graphite Capital has backed the GBP 100 million management buy-out of Alexander Mann Solutions from global private equity group, Advent... (source)

Shore Capital to launch Puma European Opportunities Fund
Private Equity Wire- 07 December 2007

Shore Capital Group is to further expand its alternative assets and principal finance capabilities with the intended launch of its... (source)

Congress moves toward agreement on blocking U.S. minimum tax
Bloomberg- 07 December 2007

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Cevian Capital buys 3% stake in Munich Re, Financial Times says
Bloomberg- 07 December 2007

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First Reserve, Candover among bidders for Abbot : FT
Reuters- 07 December 2007

Private equity firms First Reserve and Candover are among the bidders for British-based oil rig operator Abbot Group, the Financial... (source)

Biffa rejects £1.2bn private equity bid for second time
Siobhan Kennedy - The Times- 06 December 2007

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Welsh bidder for Northern Rock ‘frustrated’ by auction process
Christine Seib & Siobhan Kennedy - The Times- 06 December 2007

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Last three bidders for Land Rover and Jaguar submit revised offers
Siobhan Kennedy & Christine Buckley - The Times- 06 December 2007

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A movie and protesters single out Henry Kravis
New York Times- 06 December 2007

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CVC sounds out €11bn fund
Financial Times- 06 December 2007

CVC Capital Partners, one of Europe's most aggressive private equity firms, is canvassing investors about plans to raise an €11bn... (source)

Innovacom launches over-subscribed Innovacom 6
Private Equity Wire- 06 December 2007

Innovacom has raised its latest fund, Innovacom 6, with EUR150m (USD200m), 20 per cent more than the previous... (source)

Jerusalem Global Ventures announces USD200m Growth Equity Fund
Private Equity Wire- 06 December 2007

Jerusalem Global Ventures is preparing to launch JGV Growth Equity Fund, a USD200m tech-focused... (source)

Bid fails to come through for SkyCity
New Zealand Herald- 06 December 2007

SkyCity's directors will go into the board's annual meeting today without a bid on the table after its one remaining... (source)

Aussie bid ups the ante for Abano
Stuff.co.nz- 06 December 2007

The Stewart family's offer to win control of Abano Healthcare Group has been trumped by an Australian private equity... (source)

Temasek, Goldman team up in China
The Australian- 06 December 2007

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In credit crunch, private equity turns to PIPEs
Reuters- 06 December 2007

Private equity firms typically seek majority buyouts, but the credit market turmoil has forced them to think... (source)

Temasek invests $1 billion in China buyout fund
Bloomberg- 05 December 2007

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Takeovers by foreign firms tumble to £14bn as crunch bites
Siobhan Kennedy - The Times- 05 December 2007

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Olivant group expected to make second bid for Rock
Christine Seib - The Times- 05 December 2007

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Ford on point of Jaguar sale
New Zealand Herald- 05 December 2007

Ford Motor chief executive Alan Mulally said yesterday that the automaker could announce the sale of its premium British brands... (source)

Fund to foster innovation, entrepreneurship
China Daily- 05 December 2007

A venture capital fund of $200m, created by Bay Area executives from the US and business leaders from China's Yangtze... (source)

Private equity gives Bidvest uphill
Business Report- 05 December 2007

Diversified industrial group Bidvest was finding it difficult to get new investment opportunities, as private equity's increased activity had inflated... (source)

Bank drops Russia venture fund plan
Financial Times- 05 December 2007

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development dropped plans to create a Russian venture capital... (source)

Babcock & Brown announces final close on wholesale European infrastructure fund
Private Equity Wire- 05 December 2007

Babcock & Brown has reached final close on the Babcock & Brown European Infrastructure Fund with total commitments of EUR... (source)

KKR investment funds may invest in KKR Private Equity Investors
Private Equity Wire- 05 December 2007

KKR Private Equity Investors says that one or more investment funds that are managed by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co... (source)

Carlyle says India private equity deals could grow 40% in 2008
Bloomberg- 05 December 2007

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Healthcare group buys Cannons fitness clubs
Dominic Walsh - The Times- 04 December 2007

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JC Flowers stokes up the pressure in takeover fight for Northern Rock
Siobhan Kennedy - The Times- 04 December 2007

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Locals immune from sub-prime debt hike
Blair Speedy - The Australian- 04 December 2007

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Management cleaning up at Fishers
Scotsman.com- 04 December 2007

The management team at Scotland's biggest textile cleaning and rental firm has taken a majority stake in the company, following... (source)

Marlin Equity Partners closes USD300 Million Marlin Equity II
Private Equity Wire- 04 December 2007

LA-based Marlin Management Company, LLC has announced the first and final closing of Marlin Equity II, LP, a USD 300... (source)

Ethanol plant has to reach outside Michigan for investors
The Morning Sun- 04 December 2007

Executives of Liberty Renewable Fuels have begun talks with large private equity firms interested in taking over what is to... (source)

Research confirms PE buyouts destroy jobs
Union Network International- 04 December 2007

Private equity buyouts destroy jobs - that’s the clear conclusion from researchers working separately for Birmingham University in the UK... (source)

Sandstone may invest more in India to take advantage of growth
Bloomberg- 04 December 2007

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CVC plans first infrastructure fund, hires Vineburg
Bloomberg- 04 December 2007

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Clear Channel says sale of company delayed until 2008
Bloomberg- 04 December 2007

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Dunkin' sells off Togo's
The Deal- 04 December 2007

Dunkin' Brands Inc., a portfolio company of Bain Capital LLC, Carlyle Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, has sold... (source)

Pegasus closes fourth fund
The Deal- 04 December 2007

Midmarket private equity firm Pegasus Capital Advisors LP has closed its latest investment vehicle, capping the new fund at $750... (source)

Two private equity firms combine for deal
Crain's Cleveland Business- 03 December 2007

Two local private equity firms have acquired the assets of Lund International Inc., a company in Suwanee, Ga., that makes... (source)

Morgan Stanley Private Equity completes $310M acquisition of Tops Markets
CNNMoney.com- 03 December 2007

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Cengage to buy Houghton unit
The Deal- 03 December 2007

Cengage Learning Inc. continued its rollup of higher-education publishing assets on Monday, striking a deal to buy the college division... (source)

Providence invests in Volia
The Deal- 03 December 2007

Providence Equity Partners Inc. will invest $200 million in Volia Cable, Ukraine's largest cable and broadband operator, Volia's majority shareholder... (source)

US chain chalks up hotel plan
The Telegraph (India)- 03 December 2007

A US-headquartered budget hotel chain is checking into Calcutta, continuing the boom in the city’s hospitality... (source)

Virgin under pressure as rivals step up bids for Rock
The Herald- 03 December 2007

Virgin's bid to rescue crisis-hit Northern Rock has been put under increased pressure as a number of suitors re-table... (source)

Yorkshire sees off rivals as ideal location for 'supersheds'
Financial Times- 03 December 2007

MFI is to open a national distribution centre in Yorkshire this week, marking what the retailer's private equity owners hope... (source)

Edcon feels first pangs of private equity deal
Business Report- 03 December 2007

Financing costs are higher than trading profit at Edgars Consolidated Stores, as the clothing retailer is being stretched to meet... (source)

Also-ran Allco has $800m target
The Australian- 03 December 2007

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Citi sees strong growth in Taiwan business in 2008
Reuters- 03 December 2007

Citigroup said on Saturday it sees strong growth in its Taiwan banking business in 2008 after it completed a US$427... (source)

Angelo Gordon completes acquisition of National Home Health Care
Private Equity Wire- 03 December 2007

Alternate investment manager Angelo Gordon has completed the acquisition of National Home Health... (source)

Aurigen Re Capital raises CD500m to invest in Canadian life reinsurance
Private Equity Wire- 03 December 2007

Aurigen Re Capital has completed its initial capitalisation by securing CAD500m of equity to support the start-up of the group's... (source)

Isis Equity Partners invests in internet holiday firm
Private Equity Wire- 03 December 2007

Isis Equity Partners has invested in On the Beach, an online retailer of beach holidays established by Simon Cooper in... (source)

Big Brother boss set for £15m haul
James Ashton - The Times- 02 December 2007

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Weaker economy bad for buyouts - Barron's
Reuters- 02 December 2007

The combination of a weakening economy and heavy debt loads is causing trouble for many companies that went private in... (source)

SK Telecom to buy hanaro stake
Reuters- 02 December 2007

Top South Korean mobile operator SK Telecom said it had agreed to buy a stake in broadband provider hanarotelecom for... (source)

Credit crunch to hit 'big ticket' mergers
Scotsman.com- 02 December 2007

Big private equity deals such as the recent £11.1bn buy-out of Alliance Boots, the pharmaceutical giant, are set to dry... (source)

Investcorp registers equity fund in Bahrain
Gulf Daily News- 02 December 2007

Investcorp yesterday announced completion of the registration of its Gulf Opportunity Fund I with the Central Bank of... (source)

News Ltd may buy EMI stake In Facebook
David Richards - Smart House- 02 December 2007

News Ltd executives are believed to be considering the purchase of a stake in Facebook after music company EMI decided... (source)

Battle for control Northern Rock set to escalate
Independent.ie- 02 December 2007

The battle for crisis-hit bank Northern Rock looks set to intensify this week as a number of suitors re-table bids... (source)

SK and Providence approach Sprint
Financial Times- 01 December 2007

SK Telecom of South Korea this month teamed up with Providence Equity Partners, the US private equity group, to propose... (source)

Northern Rock gets revised bid from J.C. Flowers, FT reports
Bloomberg- 01 December 2007

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