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Stockholm-based buy-out firm Altor Equity Partners is looking to sell its stake in Nordic outdoor clothing maker Helly Hansen to potential suitors including Blackstone and Carlyle, in a deal which could fetch more than NOK2bn ($348m). Related Links: Press Release: Blackstone, Carlyle eye $350m Helly Hansen sale Investors: Blackstone Carlyle Target: Helly Hansen

Carlyle announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire an 85% share of Telecable de Asturias S.A.U. (“Telecable”), a Spanish-based TV, telephony, broadband and advanced business solutions provider for the Asturias region in Spain. Liberbank will retain a minority stake after the transaction, which is expected to close by year-end. The transaction values the [...]

Eurazeo announced today that it has completed its acquisition of a 45% stake in Moncler, for 418 million euros, in line with the terms announced June 6, 2011. Remo Ruffini, President and Artistic Director, retains a 32% stake, Carlyle 18% and Brands Partners 2 (Mittel) 5%. Eurazeo’s equity investment is 301 million euros after syndication [...]