Private equity deals
ITALY: Permira ups stake in Valentino to 60.2%
London-based private equity fund Permira has increased its stake in Valentino Fashion Group SpA to 60.2% as it prepares to…
UK: New Look bids fall short of the mark
The sale of high street retailer New Look has stalled after potential buyers fell short of the asking price. Private…
US: Private equity firm snaps up Germany’s Takko chain for $1.1bn
Private equity firm Advent International has bought a majority stake in German fashion discount chain Takko for EUR770m (US$1.05bn) and…
US: Istithmar to buy Barneys for $825m
Ending months of feverish negotiation and even more speculation, Dubai-based private equity house Istithmar said late Friday (22 June) that…