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Ardian takes 49% stake in Solarpack Peru projects

The projects have "remarkable recurring revenues, as evidenced since their commissioning at the end of 2012". Solarpack currently has three operating photovoltaic power plants in Southern Peru, adding a capacity of 62.8 MW to Solarpacks portfolio. Solarpack, meanwhile, retains a controlling share in the projects. Solarpack will use most of the funds obtained from Ardian’s investment to...

Special situations market preps for “once in a lifetime” opportunity

The investment opportunities we will see as special situation investors will be bigger than anything we saw during the financial crisis in 2008/2009, according. Dr. Dirk Markus, Chief Executive Officer of Aurelius Equity Opportunities, a German investment company with a global presence that provides loans to distressed companies.   “North American value investors are...

Art of the deal: virtual reality and investment platform accessing new generation of art investors (even from their sofas)

Following  the complete sell-out of their initial share offering,  UK-based digital art investments platform, ARTCELS, released 400 additional shares on 8 April 2020, amid plans to create bespoke virtual art experiences, including an exhibition, that allow shareholders to enjoy their art assets from the safety of their homes during the pandemic lockdowns. In February, the...

UK Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme in “accredited provider” gridlock to disperse funds

The Corporate Finance Network recently conducted research with 13,000 SME’s. “Its conclusions are stark,” comments Tim Stocks, Chief Executive of specialist merchant bank, James Stocks & Co.   An estimated 18% could become insolvent within the next four weeks due to their inability to access HM Government support under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...

Healthcare divestment generates 3.6x cash-on-cash return multiple for Arx

DCB has been acquired by a joint venture involving Sava Re and Triglav, two of Slovenia’s largest insurance companies. The takeover of DC Bled will enable Sava Re and Triglav to implement their strategic expansion into the Slovenian private health services market. Bled-based DCB is the largest private healthcare service provider in Slovenia. The...

Avel Vor (RES and Caisse des Dépôts) sells its 30% equity stake in €2.4bn Ailes Marines project to Iberdrola

Avel Vor (RES and Caisse des Dépôts) sells its 30% equity in the €2.4 billion investment project, scheduled for commissioning in 2023 With a global 12.4 GW offshore wind project pipeline, Iberdrola currently operates three offshore wind farms: West of Duddon Sands (389 MW), Wikinger (350 MW) and the 714-MW East Anglia ONE (to...

IN-DEPTH: CYBERWARS THREATEN TO DERAIL CRITICAL INFRA

This article was first published by Inframation News, an Acuris company (25 November, 2019) With great power comes great responsibility. The famous ‘Peter Parker Principle’ devised by Spider Man comic book impresario Stan Lee should resonate with any fund manager responsible for assets deemed 'critical' to modern daily living. The inherent responsibility carried...

Energy supplier ban over smart meter enrolment could damage growth plans; DCC parent Capita sees £1bn value wipe-out

“These companies could face further punishments, and potentially lose their licences if they don’t resolve this situation soon,” says Owen. “These five energy companies might not be household names - accounting for fewer than 100,000 households between them - but the smart meter network won’t work properly until every supplier is using the same communications infrastructure.”

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