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Nordic Capital to sell Nycomed to group led by CSFB Private Equity
Nordic-focused private equity firm Nordic Capital has agreed the sale of Nycomed, a European pharmaceutical company, for a reported E1bn.
Deutsche Telekom receives four bids for cable business of up to $2.3bn
Deutsche Telekom is reported to have received four bids from financial buyers for its cable TV business ranging from $2bn to $2.3bn – well down on the $5.5bn proposed by US cable group Liberty Media last year.
France’s Vivendi increases sales target from E10bn to E12bn
French media giant Vivendi Universal has increased its sales targets for the disposal of non-core assets over the next 18 months from E10bn to E12bn.
US Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co negotiates for Canadian directories business
Private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co is reported to be in exclusive talks with Canadian telecoms company BCE to acquire its telephone directories business. The deal may be valued at as much as $3bn.
Central and Eastern Europe: August 2002
Czech government selects Cesky consortium, Raiffeisen wins legal battle over chocolates, Slovakia awaits new VC fund…
US private equity firms make the running in auction for Vivendi publishing arm
US private equity firms Blackstone and Thomas H Lee are reported to be leading the bidding in the auction of Houghton Mifflin, the US-based publishing arm of Vivendi Universal. The deal is estimated to be worth up to $2bn.
Blackstone Partners teams with Liberty Media to bid for Deutsche’s cable TV arm
US firms Blackstone Partners, Liberty Media and Apollo are to link up to bid for struggling Deutsche Telekom's cable TV business, according to the Financial Times. The consortium is the only one of the six on the shortlist to include a media group.
North America: July 2002
Calstrs joins forces with Altius, Blackstone Group raises record venture fund and venture capital funding in the US falls even further…
US Blackstone Group raises record $6.45bn private equity fund
US private equity firm The Blackstone Group has announced the final close of its latest fund at a record-breaking $6.45bn. The news provides some optimism that investors are at least still prepared to commit to proven performers.
US Group Menatep invests in Blackstone fund
Group Menatap, the international holding company, has expanded its global investment portfolio by committing up to $25m to Blackstone Capital Partners IV, the latest private equity mega-fund to be offered by the investment bank.
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Tor eyes futher Asia opportunities with $310m private credit fund close
Alternative credit-focused Tor Investment Management has raised $310m at the close of the third fund in its Asia opportunistic private credit strategy.
Crosslink Capital keeps ship steady with $350m Fund X close
Veteran venture capital investor Crosslink Capital has raised $350m for the final close of its tenth flagship fund, equalling the total it collected for its predecessor in the strategy.
Indiana pension pledges $450m to alternatives
The $46.7bn-managing Indiana Public Retirement System has earmarked $450m for real estate and private credit fundraises.
TPG spinoff Knox Lane nears $850m Fund II finish
San Francisco-based Knox Lane is close to hitting the $850m goal for its $1bn cap second flagship fund, new investment documents show.
Iconiq Capital clears Fund VI’s $3.75bn through latest flagship fundraise
Growth investor Iconiq Capital has outdone the $3.75bn raised for its sixth flagship fund through its successor raise - and could still be collecting capital for the vehicle.
Deal Roundup: Blackstone beats Apollo in Hipgnosis bidding, L Catterton agrees KIKO Milano deal
Blackstone has agreed to pay about $1.57bn for music rights business Hipgnosis Songs Fund, trumping an offer from Apollo-backed Concord. The company owns creations by artists...
CapMan Infra doubles previous total for latest Nordic fundraise
Nordic infrastructure manager CapMan has closed its latest fund on more than €375m to double its predecessor.
Mercer hauls in nearly $4bn despite “challenging fundraising market”
Global consulting firm Mercer has closed the seventh vintage in its PIP strategy on over $3.9bn
Manna Tree boosts IR team with double hire following tricky Fund II raise
Health-focused PE Manna Tree has expanded its investor relations team to include Adam Whitehead and Attie Hoffman.
Carlyle among New Mexico’s $700m in commitments
The $52.7-managing New Mexico State Investment Council has pledged $700m to a string of funds, with the majority of that capital picked up by real estate vehicles.
