Epiris and Newlat Clash in £400m Bidding War for Princes Foods

Epiris and Newlat Clash in £400m Bidding War for Princes Foods

Epiris, a British-based buyout firm and Newlat, an Italian food manufacturer are vying for control of Princes Foods, one of Britain’s biggest tinned produce brands. Sky News understands that Epiris and Newlat are the two remaining bidders in the sale of Princes, which...
JRJ-backed Marex Group files US IPO

JRJ-backed Marex Group files US IPO

Marex Group, a British commodities broker, announced plans on Friday to list its shares in New York, the latest blow to London’s bid to attract companies to its stock exchange. Marex, backed by private equity firm JRJ, said it had confidentially filed a draft...
Apollo Veteran Josh Harris Eyes $3-4bn for 26North’s Debut Fund

Apollo Veteran Josh Harris Eyes $3-4bn for 26North’s Debut Fund

Apollo Global Management Inc. co-founder Josh Harris’s investment firm 26North Partners aims to raise $3bn to $4bn for its first private equity fund, according to people familiar with the matter.  The firm plans to make as many as 20 investments through the new...
Fortino Capital closes second PE fund at €377m

Fortino Capital closes second PE fund at €377m

Antwerp, Belgium-based Fortino Capital, a European B2B software venture capital and growth equity firm, on Friday, announced the final closing of its 4th investment fund — Fortino Capital PE II at €377m.  The fund is dedicated to supporting ambitious B2B software...