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EQT signs biggest ever ESG-linked subscription credit facility

Sweden’s EQT, the private equity company, has signed the largest ever environmental, social and governance (ESG)-linked subscription credit facility, raising hopes that the structure could become more common among PE firms.

Sofinnova Partners sells its stake in Corvidia in $2.1bn deal

Life sciences venture capital firm Sofinnova Partners has sold its portfolio company Corvidia Therapeutics to Novo Nordisk for $2.1bn.

Kian Capital Partners sells its position in healthcare education company TrueLearn

Middle-market private equity firm Kian Capital Partners has successfully exited TrueLearn, a provider of virtual learning and exam preparation technology for physicians and healthcare professionals.

BoE boosts QE, Gilts unmoved

The Bank of England added £150bn to its quantitative easing programme at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The move will go a long way to soaking up the additional supply of Gilts.

Brynwood Taps Nestle Again

Brynwood Partners has formed Buitoni Food Company to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé at an enterprise value of $115 million. Buitoni is a national brand in the refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese

Capital Partners Buys MicroCare

Capital Partners has acquired MicroCare, a manufacturer of fluids and tools used for cleaning, coating, and lubrication. The buy of MicroCare was made through Capital Partners Private Equity Income Fund III LP, a $600 million

Trinity Hunt Continues Legal Services Efforts

Trinity Hunt Partners has acquired Juris Medicus, a provider of medical expert sourcing and case management services. San Antonio-headquartered Juris Medicus was founded in 2011 by its CEO, Dr. Gilbert Meadows, and provides services to

Kinderhook Closes First Chemtron Add-On

Chemtron Corporation, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Vexor Technology, a provider of non-hazardous waste processing services and alternative energy products. The buy of Vexor is the first add-on acquisition for Chemtron since

Majority of women in PE still feel they are paid less than men in the same roles

Compared to 8.2% of men, 21% of women said they are dissatisfied with their work

PE and distressed debt most popular strategies among private investors – survey

Three-fifths of high net worth investors said they are ready to support small and medium-sized British businesses

EQT takes out largest ESG-linked fund-level credit line

The borrowing facility is currently at €2.3bn and has an upper limit of €5bn

COVID-19 and Club Deals: An Alternative to Debt Financing for Acquirors

Posted by George E. Rudy, Philip O. Brandes, and Joshua J. La Vigne, Mayer Brown LLP, on Thursday, June 11, 2020 Editor's Note: George E. Rudy is counsel, Philip O. Brandes is partner, and Joshua

Private equity’s energy investments fighting to stay afloat

The latest oil price downturn threatens to push a growing number of already challenged private equity-backed shale drillers closer to bankruptcy if not directly into it

Banking, booze and cigarettes

There are many reasons to like Hong Kong, despite the goings-on in the city these days. I should know, having lived here for many decades.

Spain’s Ysios hits €155m for third life sciences fund, could raise up to €200m

Spanish early stage investment house Ysios Capital has hit €155m for its third life science fund - and could go as high as €200m for the vehicle.

Bure launches share issue to raise up to SEK 1bn

Swedish investment company Bure Equity is planning to carry out a directed share issue to Swedish and international institutional investors.

Health insurance, corporate wellbeing engagement platform Tictrac gets Puma Private Equity backing

Puma Private Equity has led a $7.5m investment into Tictrac, the a wellbeing engagement platform provider used by health insurance customers and corporate employees.

Third of LPs put fund commitments on hold – survey

A third of LPs admit to having had to put fund commitments on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak, although 62% would commit to a fund without a personal visit, according to the 2020 Brackendale

Tictrac raises $7.5m from Puma Private Equity

UK-based health engagement company Tictrac has raised $7.5m in a funding round led by Puma Private Equity.

Goldman Sachs et al. back $27m round for H4

JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs Growth, Barclays Ventures and law firm Linklaters have backed a $27m round for document digitisation and analysis platform H4, obtaining a minority stake in the business.

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