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Archives for June 8, 2012

LaSalle Capital Group Has Final Close on Fund 2

June 8, 2012 by John McNulty

LaSalle Capital Group held a final closing on its second fund with $205 million in commitments, substantially exceeding its initial target of $150 million. Fund II commitments include significant institutional investments from pension funds, foundations, financial institutions and investment managers. LaSalle Capital Group operated as a fund-less sponsor from 1984-2004, making over thirty equity investments. […]

Filed Under: New Funds, News Tagged With: FS

Dresner Partners Opens New York Office

June 8, 2012 by John McNulty

Dresner Partners, a middle-market investment bank, is expanding its East Coast presence by establishing an office in New York City.”Establishing a New York office is a necessary step to support our investment banking professionals that are working with clients in the region,” said Steven Dresner, President of Dresner Partners. “In addition, as a member of […]

Filed Under: News, Other

GCP Capital Partners Invests in XL Marketing

June 8, 2012 by John McNulty

XL Marketing, a digital and direct marketing company, today announced an investment by private equity firm GCP Capital Partners as well as a debt facility agented by Madison Capital Funding. The $70 million capital raise will be used by XL Marketing to fund continued growth through organic business activities, as well as strategic acquisitions. “The […]

Filed Under: New Platform, Transactions Tagged With: Business, FS, Online Services

Leonard Green & Partners and TPG Invest in Savers

June 8, 2012 by John McNulty

Savers, Inc., a privately-held thrift store chain, today announced that definitive agreements have been executed with Leonard Green & Partners and TPG to recapitalize the company in partnership with Savers’ Chairman Thomas Ellison and the management team. The company’s recapitalization follows a successful six-year partnership with investment firm Freeman Spogli & Co. Thomas Ellison, son […]

Filed Under: New Platform, Transactions Tagged With: Consumer Products, FS, retail

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