Oakley Capital: Private equity firm sells digital learning platform to Lloyd’s Register September 2, 2024 Private equity firm Oakley Capital has sold digital learning platform Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) to maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register for an undisclosed sum.
Private equity stands ready to help the government deliver growth August 30, 2024 Private capital backed British businesses to the tune of £20bn last year, but with the right tax and regulatory environment there’s even more we could do, says Michael Moore The fastest growth in the G7. If that sounds ambitious, that is because it is. This level of economic growth, promised by the new Labour government, [...]
Private equity giant CVC makes ‘strong recovery’ as capital deployment ramps up August 14, 2024 Private equity giant CVC saw activity tick up in the first half of the year, recovering from a quiet 2023 as money finally began to flow into its investments. The Six Nations owner beat expectations with fee-paying assets under management at 127.5bn euros, two per cent ahead of analyst expectations, it revealed in a half-year [...]
Meet the Fund Managers: Pantheon International co-lead manager talks mistakes and defends private equity August 12, 2024 In this episode of Meet the Fund Managers, Elliot sits with Helen Steers, co-lead manager of private equity trust Pantheon International Plc (PIP).
Turtle Bay serves up another record year after championing four-day week August 5, 2024 Caribbean restaurant and bar chain Turtle Bay has reported another record year and hailed the success of its switch to a four-day working week for its employees.
Rothschild-backed private equity fund racks up £225m in funding July 29, 2024 An Edmond de Rothschild-backed fund run by Kennet has raised 266 million euros (£225m) to invest in software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies.
Investors bet big on private equity despite tax fears July 26, 2024 High net worth UK investors are more positive on private equity than every other asset class, despite fears that tax changes could scupper positive returns, according to a new survey.
How private equity lost its lustre July 24, 2024 Private equity isn't what it used to be, as a new report finds that private equity returns are a third lower in recent years than usual.
Talktalk hopeful of securing lifeline investment as refinancing deadline looms July 21, 2024 Talktalk has warned investors it could collapse within weeks unless its bosses secure a £200m lifeline from its largest shareholders, as the struggling telecoms firm flounders in its mountainous debt pile
Radley London issues warning as luxury brand slips further into the red July 19, 2024 Radley London has issued a warning about its future sales after slipping further into the red, according to newly-filed documents.