I know this is sort of vague but any information whatsoever that I couldn't glean off of their website would be much appreciated...
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posted by guest
Mar 11, 2008 6:04AM
-good reputation over here in europe (i.e. delivered good returns)
-known more for financial engineering than for developing companies
-quite a few failed p2p in '07
posted by guest
Mar 11, 2008 12:15PM
I assume you're talking about CVC in Europe not CVC in America (now known as Court Square).
CVC Europe has a great reputation and has delivered superior returns - viewed right up there with Permira, BC Partners, Apax, etc.
Unfortunately, as with any of the aforementioned firms, their size, success and high-profile deals make them a target of the sometimes bad PR in Europe related to buyouts.
They have a good European model of having local nationals working on deals rather than a central European office in London trying to do deals in Italy, France etc. That is a huge differentiator in my opinion.
I agree with 6:04 that they're typically known more for their work as financial guys, not operating guys.
Hope this helps - can potentially get more specific if you tell me what you're looking for exactly.
posted by girl
Mar 11, 2008 1:21PM
thanks guys- that's some good stuff! I'll post here if I have additional questions but I really appreciate what you've given me so far. Cheers
posted by guest
Mar 27, 2008 10:02PM
Court Square isn't connected to CVC, it's the new firm all the old CVC USA team started. CVC's hired some new US people but NY is still a small office - the guy who ran Investcorp in the US, a guy from Ripplewood, etc.
posted by guest
Mar 06, 2008 12:46PM
They bought Bernie's stake in Formula One a few years ago. Consolidated all the commercial revenue streams of the sport under one umbrella.