Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is requesting shareholder approval to increase its investment capacity in unlisted companies by £250 million. This move comes on the heels of significant growth in the
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The private equity owner of Boots is considering the acquisition of several unwanted pharmacies belonging to Morrisons. This potential move aims to drive up the value of the health and
A British private equity firm, Apax Partners, has withdrawn its £575 million bid for Pinewood Technologies, causing the latter’s shares to drop significantly. The announcement was made following a decline
Recent analyses reveal that many of Britain’s largest corporations are increasingly resorting to substantial debt to finance dividends for their private equity owners. Over the past five years, companies that
BrewDog, the craft beer pioneer, finds itself embroiled in significant financial challenges, as its private equity owner seeks a rapid sale of the company. The brand, known for its bold
Bhairav Trivedi, the former chief executive of CAB Payments, has publicly backed a takeover bid from private equity firm Helios, contradicting the company’s board. This announcement follows Helios’s bid to
Recent disclosures indicate that Lord Mandelson pursued business advice from Jeffrey Epstein after establishing his lobbying firm, Global Counsel, in 2010. This revelation has intensified scrutiny surrounding Mandelson’s associations with
Kurt Björklund, the executive chairman of Permira Holdings, has recently relocated from the UK to Switzerland, joining a growing number of high-net-worth individuals responding to recent tax changes initiated by
Asda and Morrisons, two of Britain’s largest supermarket chains, are finding it increasingly difficult to regain momentum in a fiercely competitive grocery market, following their acquisition by private equity firms
Vimeo has recently undergone a substantial round of layoffs, which have affected a significant portion of its workforce, including the entire video team. This news has emerged from reports shared
A British private equity tycoon, Jeremy Coller, is poised to receive a substantial financial boost estimated at over two billion dollars following the sale of his London-based firm, Coller Capital,
Soho House has successfully secured the necessary funding to complete a substantial takeover deal valued at $1.8 billion. The London-based company, which has faced challenging economic conditions since its listing,
Tension has arisen within the family behind Russell and Bromley, as shareholders are divided on the potential sale of the struggling footwear chain. Some favour a sale to Next, while
A significant obstacle has emerged in the ambitious plan to take Soho House private. Yucaipa, the investment vehicle controlled by billionaire Ron Burkle, announced on Thursday that MCR Hotels, a
The Cotswold Company has delivered impressive festive trading results, posting a 14 per cent increase in like-for-like sales during the ten week period to 28 December. The premium furniture retailer,
Two executives from a private equity group, previously involved in the controversial takeover of Maker and Son, have been barred from serving as company directors following allegations of serious misconduct
