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Monomoy Boosts Molded Plastics Biz

October 9, 2008 - PE shop plans tuck-in with Atlantis, L&P Plastics to expand reach.

L&M Assets Sold to Svoboda Capital

September 10, 2008 - Border Construction Specialties, a Svoboda portfolio investment, will absorb building materials.

Silver-McCann Buys Houston Complex

September 9, 2008 - Silver-McCann Apartment Group II LP bought a sizeable Houston target, marking a continuing play in that region.

Kolter, Och-Ziff Join in SE US Fund

September 9, 2008 - In a down market, two real estate development funds seek to buy $1 billion in assets through debt and equity plays.

LRG Capital Launches Real Estate Fund

September 9, 2008 - Despite California’s being embattled in dropping home values after the credit crunch hit its real estate market, the global financial services boutique will seek to find a bottom for the cycle.

Evercore Launches Investment Group

September 9, 2008 - HighView Investment Group ropes in former BlackRock president, others, en route to $600 million fund--distressed, hedge fund & PE investments also on the map.

Pennybacker Capital Emerges from N3 Rebrand

September 9, 2008 - Private equity firm will maintain a continued focus on real estate investments; working already to put last year’s $250 million fund to use.

BlackEagle Partners Buys Instar

August 21, 2008 - Disaster response unit is the third acquisition by BlackEagle’s debut fund.

H.I.G. Acquires DynaSteel Corporation

July 15, 2008 - The transaction is a partnership with DynaSteel management.

TowerBrook Pursues Building Products Investments

May 30, 2008 - The New York and London private equity firm named building products veteran Frank Riddick III an advisor.

Advent to Sell Bolix to Berger Paints

April 29, 2008 - Boston's Advent International agreed to sell Polish insulation company Bolix to Berger Paints India for a reported $38.6 million.

A Post Olympic Hangover?

April 21, 2008 - Dealmakers have been trying to harness China’s growth for years, helped along by policy changes and a growing ease accessing the region. A recent study by Ernst & Young, however, looks at whether or not this sentiment will continue after the Olympics in the face of weakness in the U.S. and Europe.

An Eye on the Taxman

April 10, 2008 - Market watchers anticipate the planned 2010 hike in the capital gains tax could keep deal flow steady among family-owned businesses, even if the credit markets and economy continue to suffer.

Siemens to Buy Mass. Steel Business

April 4, 2008 - Siemens VAI Metals Technologies acquired family-run Morgan Construction for about $130 million, and will absorb the steel maker into its Austrian division.

Caterpillar Ups Mitsubishi JV Stake

March 26, 2008 - The construction equipment manufacturer increased its stake in a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries through a $500 million deal.