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European M&A falls despite mid-market valuations holding firm
AltAssets 20 May 2013 Unlisted mid-market valuations in the eurozone remain stable at 6.3 times EBITDA whereas M&A activity is at an historically low level for the year 2012 in spite of a rise in the last quarter. Full article Learn more
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Actavis agrees to acquire Warner Chilcott for $8.5bn in stock deal
NewStatesman 21 May 2013 The combined company will create the third-largest US specialty pharmaceutical firm. The US generic and over-the-counter products maker Actavis has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the UK-based specialty pharmaceutical firm Warner Chilcott in an all stock deal of... Learn more
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Data analysis: European M&A moving East
MergerMarket 14 May 2013 Europe’s share of global M&A has considerably dwindled over the past few years. Behind this stark reality, lies a more complex picture showing the effects of the never-ending eurozone crisis and Western Europe’s poor growth prospects: European M&A is moving East.... Learn more
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Shopline shares to continue to trade on BSE following merger with Libri
BBJ.hu 13 May 2013 The shares of web shop Shopline will continue to trade on the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) following the company's merger with book retailer Libri Könyvkereskedelmiannounced on Friday. Shopline is a B-category issuer at the Budapest Stock Exchange. http://www.bbj.hu/busines... Learn more
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Mid Europa Prepares Trio of Exits Amid Fundraising
FinancialNews 10 May 2013 The exits will help entice investors into Mid Europa Fund IV, which is currently fundraising with a €1bn target and a €1.25bn hard cap, according to a person familiar with the situation. Mid Europa Partners is preparing three of its portfolio companies for sale, a move th... Learn more
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Buy and build activity plunges in Europe
AltAssets 13 May, 2013 Buy and build acquisitions by European private equity backed businesses fell sharply in the first quarter of the year despite showing signs of a pickup late in 2012. Full article Learn more
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HIG Capital launches second Europe fund with €760m target
Alt Assets 9 May, 2013 HIG Capital’s European arm is back in the fundraising market targeting €760m for its second fund dedicated to the continent. Full article Learn more
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Advent shelves plans for new CEE fund
Financial News 8. May 2013 US private equity firm Advent International is changing the way it invests in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm has shelved plans to raise funds dedicated to investing in central and eastern Europe and in future will instead invest in the region through its global... Learn more
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Warburg eyeing up to £600m from Poundland sale, IPO
AltAssets 7. May 2013 Private equity major Warburg Pincus is reportedly planning a sale or IPO of European discount store chain Poundland three years after picking up the business in a £200m deal. Full article Learn more
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Warburg Pincus inks Poland’s largest private equity deal in 2013 with INEA investment
AltAssets 23. April 2013 Warburg Pincus has sealed the largest private equity deal in Poland so far this year with the strategic minority investment in cable operator INEA. Full article Learn more
