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Investment funds are a type of pooled investment vehicle that allows investors to gain access to a diversified portfolio of assets with the potential to generate higher returns than those available from a single asset. Investment funds can range from mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to hedge funds and private equity funds. In this section, you will find news, articles and videos related to investment funds and how they can be used to help achieve financial goals.
EVK Joins Headwall Group to Strengthen Market Leadership in Hyperspectral Imaging and Industrial Sensor Solutions - ForexTV
EVK DI Kerschhaggl EVK DI Kerschhaggl, now a Headwall Group company, is a world leader in developing and manufacturing sensor-based sorting and analysis systems for the recycling, mining, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Headwall Group Welcomes EVK, Diversifying Offerings and Deepening Capabilities with Additional Innovative Technologies Mark Willingham, CEO of Headwall (left), and Matjaz Novak, CEO of EVK (right), shake hands as EVK is brought into the Headwall Group of companies, significantly enhancing the group's portfolio and bolstering its presence in the industrial machine vision market. Bolton, Massachusetts and Raaba, Austria, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Headwall Group (“Headwall”), a global leader in high-performance spectral imaging solutions and optical components and a portfolio company of private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners, is pleased to announce its acquisition of EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH (“EVK”), an Austria-based technology company specializing in industrial sensor-based sorting and inspection systems. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward in Headwall Group’s mission to enhance its portfolio and bolster its presence in the industrial machine vision market. The integration of EVK into the Headwall Group is a natural extension of Headwall Group’s strategy to diversify its product offerings and deepen its capabilities in delivering comprehensive, high-value imaging solutions. EVK’s innovative hyperspectral technology and inductive sensor technologies as well as data analysis expertise align seamlessly with Headwall Group’s existing products and commitment to advancing hyperspectral imaging applications and AI-driven interpretation software in machine vision and remote sensing markets. “We are thrilled to welcome EVK into the Headwall family,” said Mark Willingham, CEO of Headwall Group. “Their proven track record in sensor-based solutions and industrial inspection complements our vision of providing integrated, next-generation hyperspectral technologies at the speed and scale needed by the industry. This partnership will drive further innovation and accelerate our ability to meet the increasing demand for more advanced, application-focused imaging solutions.” Matjaz Novak, CEO of EVK, stated, “Joining forces with Headwall presents a tremendous opportunity to combine our expertise and technologies. Together, we can offer our customers enhanced solutions and expand our reach in the industrial imaging market. We look forward to a collaborative future that leverages the strengths of both organizations.” EVK’s cutting-edge technology, which spans a range of industries including food processing, plastics recycling, and material sorting, will empower Headwall Group to broaden its market reach and foster new growth opportunities in both machine vision and remote sensing applications. About Headwall GroupHeadwall Group is a leader in designing and manufacturing hyperspectral imaging systems, optical components, and machine vision solutions. The company serves industries such as food processing, recycling, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring, providing high-performance technology backed by proprietary software for data interpretation. With its headquarters in Bolton, MA, and a network of global subsidiaries, Headwall is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of imaging and AI-driven analytics. For more information, visit www.headwallphotonics.com. About EVKEVK is a distinguished provider of sensor-based solutions for industrial applications. Based in Austria, EVK offers advanced sensor technology and data processing solutions that enable precise inspection and sorting in various industrial sectors. Their focus on robust, innovative technology has established them as a trusted partner in the industry. For more information, visit www.evk.biz. About Arsenal Capital Partners Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity investment firm that specializes in building market-leading industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion, completed more than 300 platform and add-on acquisitions, and achieved more than 35 realizations. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. For more information, visit www.arsenalcapital.com. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ due to various risk factors and uncertainties, including market conditions and business integration processes. Attachments EVK DI Kerschhaggl Headwall Group Welcomes EVK, Diversifying Offerings and Deepening Capabilities with Additional Innovative Technologies CONTACT: Ross Nakatsuji Headwall Photonics, inc. +1-978-353-4051 rnakatsuji@headwallphotonics.com Ellen Pavlovsky Arsenal Capital Partners +1-646-992-4417 epavlovsky@arsenalcapital.com Claudia Grill EVK DI Kerschhaggl GmbH +43 316 461664 38 claudia.grill@evk.biz
Seed capital fund opens for third year to boost the UK's colouration industry
Discover The Dyers’ Company Seed Capital Investment Fund offering up to £25k for UK entrepreneurs in colour science, textile dyeing, food tech and more. Apply by 5th March 2025 for the third-year initiative driving the future of colouration innovation.
AIF Tracker: Top 5 funds which rose 40-100% in 2024; Finavenue Growth Fund doubles wealth for crorepati investors - AIF Performance Tracker | The Economic Times
PMSBazaar.com has released data for the entire year 2024, highlighting impressive performances in the Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) space.A9 Finsight Pvt Ltd’s Finavenue Growth Fund emerged as a standout performer, doubling investors’ wealth with a remarkable 132% return in 2024.Negen Undiscovered Value Fund followed with a robust 57% return, while Carnelian Asset’s Structural Shift Fund delivered 47% and Motilal Oswal Growth Anchors Fund rose by over 48% during the year.AIFs are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The minimum investment required for an AIF investor is Rs 1 crore. AIF Performance Tracker
State-owned SEPI proposes to replace Telefonica CEO By Reuters - Forex Trader Hub
By Inti Landauro and Andres Gonzalez MADRID (Reuters) - State-owned investment fund SEPI has proposed to replace Telefonica (NYSE:)'s Chief Executive Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, who has led the company since 2016, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Saturday. The candidate to replace Alvarez-Pallete is Marc Murtra, currently executive chairman of defence
Telefonica replaces CEO Alvarez-Pallete with Indra's chairman
Spanish telecom giant Telefonica's board agreed on Saturday to appoint defence company Indra's chairman Marc Murtra as its new CEO, replacing Chief Executive Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete following a request from state-owned fund SEPI. Telefonica's board held an extraordinary meeting on Saturday to decide to terminate Alvarez-Pallete's contract and offer his job to Murtra, who accepted it, the company said in a filing to the stock market regulator. State-owned investment fund SEPI had proposed to replace Alvarez-Pallete, who has led the company since 2016, with Murtra, a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters earlier on Saturday.
Mitsubishi Chemical picks Bain as preferred bidder for pharma unit, sources say
TOKYO/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Japan's Mitsubishi Chemical Group has picked U.S. investment fund Bain Capital as the preferred bidder for its pharmaceutical subsidiary, Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma, in a deal that could value it at over $3 billion, two people with knowledge of the situation said. Nikkei reported on Monday the company is likely to sell its Tanabe Mitsubishi Pharma unit to Bain Capital for more than 500 billion yen ($3.2 billion). Mitsubishi Chemical said in a statement on Tuesday the Nikkei report was not announced by the company.
Intermediate Capital Group plc: Q3 trading statement for the nine months ended 31 December 2024 - ForexTV
ICG plc22 January 2025Q3 update for the nine months ended 31 December 2024 $22bn raised in the last twelve months Highlights Strong fundraising of $7.2bn in the quarter resulting in $22bn raised in the last twelve months, more than twice as much as raised in calendar 2023 and supporting long-term growth in client capital and management feesClient commitments included $1.8bn to Strategic Equity and $1.8bn to Europe IX. Europe IX expected to be activated and fee-earning by March 2025AUM of $107bn (+5.1% q-o-q1); fee-earning AUM of $71bn (+2.8% q-o-q1); AUM not yet earning fees of $20bnInvestment environment remains in line with recent quartersBalance sheet investment portfolio during the quarter generated positive NIR in all asset classes and net cash realisationsAAA ESG rating awarded by MSCI for the fourth consecutive year, membership of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (Europe) for the second consecutive yearShareholder seminar on ICG Strategic Equity to be held online on 5 March 2025 at 5pm GMT. Register hereSonia Baxendale joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in January 20252 Unless otherwise stated the financial results discussed herein are on the basis of alternative performance measures (APM) basis; see full year results1 On a constant currency basis; 2 As previously announced. PERFORMANCE REVIEW AUM Growth1 31 December 2024Last three monthsYear-on-yearLast five years (CAGR) AUM$107bn5.1%27.5%19.3% Fee-earning AUM$71bn2.8%8.1%14.7% 1 On a constant currency basisNote: historical AUM has not been updated to reflect AUM policy change effective March 2024. This does not impact fee-earning AUM Business activity $bnFundraising Deployment1 Realisations1,2 Q3 FY25LTM Q3 FY25LTM Q3 FY25LTM Structured and Private Equity5.310.1 1.07.4 0.21.0 Private Debt0.26.6 1.23.3 1.74.4 Real Assets0.71.5 0.82.0 0.51.4 Credit1.03.6 Total7.221.8 3.012.7 2.46.8 1 Direct investment funds; 2 Realisations of fee-earning AUM PERIOD IN REVIEW AUM and FY25 fundraising At 31 December 2024, AUM stood at $107bn and fee-earning AUM at $71bn. The bridge between AUM and fee-earning AUM is as follows: $mStructured and Private EquityPrivate DebtReal AssetsCreditSeed investmentsTotalFee-earning AUM31,93214,3537,40117,451—71,137AUM not yet earning fees4,44913,956751356—19,512Fee-exempt AUM8,3651,3183,035——12,718Balance sheet investment portfolio12,329148458(183)4523,204AUM47,07529,77511,64517,624452106,5711 Includes elimination of $634m (£507m) within Credit due to how the balance sheet investment portfolio accounts for and invests into CLO's managed by ICG and its affiliates At 31 December 2024 we had $30bn of AUM available to deploy in new investments ("dry powder"), of which $20bn was not yet earning fees. The stronger US Dollar at 31 December 2024 compared to 30 September 2024 impacted the US Dollar value of our non-US Dollar (predominantly Euro) funds. We receive management fees in the fund currency. AUM AUM ($m)Structured and Private EquityPrivate DebtReal AssetsCreditSeed investmentsTotalAt 1 October 2024 43,45331,90612,26618,106527106,258Fundraising5,3501816801,029 7,240Other additions81552193 385Realisations(168)(848)(427)(852) (2,295)Market and other movements(1,518)(1,612)(1,082)(688) (4,900)Balance sheet movement(50)(7)(11)26(75)(117)At 31 December 202447,07529,77511,64517,624452106,571Change $m3,622(2,131)(621)(482)(75)313Change %8%(7%)(5%)(3%)(14%)—%Change % (constant exchange rate)13%(2%)2%2%(8%)5% Fee-earning AUM Fee-earning AUM ($m)Structured and Private EquityPrivate DebtReal AssetsCreditTotal At 1 October 2024 31,18415,6857,73117,95772,557Funds raised: fees on committed capital1,941—543—2,484Deployment of funds: fees on invested capital521,1483091,0642,573Total additions1,9931,1488521,0645,057Realisations(159)(1,683)(529)(872)(3,243)Net additions / (realisations)1,834(535)3231921,814FX and other(1,086)(797)(653)(698)(3,234)At 31 December 202431,93214,3537,40117,45171,137Change $m748(1,332)(330)(506)(1,420)Change %2%(9%)(4%)(3%)(2%)Change % (constant exchange rate)7%(4%)2%2%3% FY25 fundraising At 31 December 2024, funds that were actively fundraising included Strategic Equity V; Europe Mid-Market II; Europe IX; Core Private Equity; European Infrastructure II; and various Real Estate strategies. We anticipate having final closes for Strategic Equity V and Europe Mid-Market II before the end of FY25, although the size and timing of such closes remains dependent on market conditions. Balance sheet The balance sheet investment portfolio generated positive NIR across all asset classes and net cash realisations during the quarter. We remain confident our balance sheet will continue to deliver in line with our guidance. At 31 December 2024 it was valued at £3,067m: £m30 September 202431 December 2024Structured and Private Equity1,7781,861Private Debt116119Real Assets350365Credit319361Seed investments394361Balance sheet investment portfolio2,9573,067 At 31 December 2024 the Group had total available liquidity of £1.1bn (H1 FY25: £0.9bn) FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES Average ratePeriod end Q3 FY24Q3 FY2530 September 202431 December 2024GBP:EUR1.15391.19921.20121.2086GBP:USD1.25031.27171.33751.2516EUR:USD1.08351.07401.11351.0356 COMPANY TIMETABLE Shareholder seminar (online):ICG Strategic Equity5 March 2025, 5pm GMTRegister hereFull year results announcement21 May 2025 ENQUIRIES Shareholders and debtholders / analysts: Chris Hunt, Head of Corporate Development and Shareholder Relations, ICG+44(0)20 3545 2020Media: Clare Glynn, Head of Corporate Communications, ICG+44(0)79 3435 7794 This results statement may contain forward looking statements. These statements have been made by the Directors in good faith based on the information available to them up to the time of their approval of this report and should be treated with caution due to the inherent uncertainties, including both economic and business risk factors, underlying such forward looking information. ABOUT ICG ICG provides flexible capital solutions to help companies develop and grow. We are a global alternative asset manager with over 30 years' history, operating across four asset classes: Structured and Private Equity, Private Debt, Real Assets, and Credit. We develop long-term relationships with our business partners to deliver value for shareholders, clients and employees. We are committed to being a net zero asset manager across our operations and relevant investments by 2040. ICG is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: ICG). Further details are available at www.icgam.com.