
Permira's top LP SVG Capital sees 25% rise in asset value
UK-based Permira Advisers’ most prominent LP SVG Capital has announced a 25% increase in its assets’ value in the first half of 2011. This was largely attributed to strong performances by Permira portfolio companies including Galaxy Entertainment Group and Hugo Boss.
According to SVG, the value of its net assets rose GBP3.93 per share, with Hugo Boss and Valentino Fashion Group the best-performing investments by June 30, followed by Galaxy Entertainment. A Bloomberg...
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