Private Equity Groups

Luminar receives buyout approaches

28-Jul-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Luminar, Britain's biggest nightclub group, has attracted the interest of at least two private equity groups according to reports. The troubled...

Martin: private equity ruining pubs

12-Jan-2009 By Ewan Turney

Private equity groups are "running down" the pub industry through "stupidity" and "greed" — that is the astonishing attack launched by JD...

'Wetherpoons founder slams private equity as disastrous for industry'

12-Jan-2009

The founder and chairman of JD Wetherspoon Tim Martin has warned private equity groups and property investors are having a disastrous impact on the...

Private equity firms plan bid for M&B

21-Feb-2008 By The PMA Team

Private equity groups Blackstone and CVC are planning a bid for Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) that would see the company being taken private....

Private equity firms enter M&B race

18-Feb-2008 By The PMA Team

Private equity groups Blackstone and CVC are planning a bid for Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) that would see the company being taken private....

What the Sunday papers said

11-Feb-2007

Pub operator and brewer Young & Co is the target of rival pub companies, private equity groups and property players, with some observers...