Should politicians interfere in IPOs?
Having a vague power to block listings on national security grounds won’t instil faith in the UK’s markets
Having a vague power to block listings on national security grounds won’t instil faith in the UK’s markets
While buyout activity fell more sharply in the UK compared to other European markets in Q2, dealflow remained very strong by historical standards, Unquote Data shows.
A bidding war is brewing for Britain’s fourth-largest food retailer WM Morrison
Property developer Beijing Capital Development Holding (Group) Co, which is also known as Shoukai Group, was back in the dollar bond market on Thursday after a nearly five year hiatus.
Shares in Wise, the UK fintech group, had traded up more than 18% by Thursday compared to the price at which it completed the first ever direct listing by a technology unicorn on the London
UK buyout house Graphite Capital has scored a 4.5x return in its second successful sale of car refinishing product manufacturer U-POL. The post Graphite Capital to exit U-POL for a second time at 4.5x return first
British Patient Capital (BPC) has launched its Life Sciences Investment Programme, which will make investments in UK-focused, later-stage life sciences funds.
The US and the UK top the list of countries most attractive to investors, according to the latest edition of the Venture Capital and Private Equity Country Attractiveness Index.
The UK is looking to introduce its own holding company regime to rival Luxembourg and allow funds to base their investment structures here
Livingbridge has acquired a majority stake in World of Books Group, a UK-based online reseller of secondhand books, from Bridges Fund Management.
UK private equity firm Inflexion has named four new partners amid a string of promotions as it looks to continue its busy start to 2021. The post Inflexion follows busy start to 2021 with four new
Bridges Fund Management has scored what is believed to be a stellar return selling a stake in World of Books to fellow private equity house Livingbridge. The post Bridges Fund Management scores huge return selling
Russell Investments has launched the follow up to its debut $185m private markets fund closed two years ago. The post TA-backed asset manager Russell Investments launches new private markets fund targeting UK LPs first appeared
UK mid-market GP Inflexion has promoted a number of team members, including the appointment of four new partners.
Retail and consumer specialist True has launched its £275m third investment fund as its investments in online sellers pay dividends amid the Covid-19 crisis. The post Retail specialist True launches £275m third fund in wake
Apollo Global Management has confirmed press reports that it is considering an offer for UK-based supermarket chain WM Morrison Supermarkets (Morrisons), following the Fortress-led bid for the business.
Ashridge Capital has netted a 2.6x multiple by exiting UK-based cybersecurity firm Marclay just four months after investing, resulting in a 1,439% IRR.
Door left open for future deal but chancellor plays down prospects for immediate agreement
Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Swift Textile Metalizing. Arcline acquired IPS from Industrial Growth Partners in July 2019. Swift Textile manufactures metalized fabrics that are used in
MML Capital has burst through the hard cap for its seventh flagship fundraise to reach a €670m final close, sealing its biggest investment vehicle yet. The post MML Capital continues 2021 fundraising success, beats Fund
