Permira

Permira, a Latin word meaning "surprisingly different," was founded in 1985 as an affiliate of United Kingdom financial firm Schroders PLC and formally separated from it in 2001.

Private Equity Lures Star Bankers 2008

He previously held leading roles at buyout giants CVC Capital Partners, Apax Partners and Schroder Ventures, now called Permira, and shot to public prominence in the U.K. amid his controversial failed bid for U.K. auto maker Rover in 2000.

Moulton Resigns From Alchemy Partners 2009

Schroders established Schroders Ventures (now known as Permira) in 1983 and Schroder Ventures International Investment Trust (now known as SVG Capital) in 1996.

All News Articles 2010

The company's new owners, a private equity firm called Permira, hired Alessandra Facchinetti to design ready-to-wear and haute couture.

NYT > Home Page 2009

The company's new owners, a private equity firm called Permira, hired Alessandra Facchinetti to design ready-to-wear and haute couture.

NYT > Home Page 2009

The company's new owners, a private equity firm called Permira, hired Alessandra Facchinetti to design ready-to-wear and haute couture.

On the Runway 2009

Marquee names such as Permira, Bain Capital and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. have all hung out their shingle in Japan during recent years.

Lone Star Rides to Aid of Japan Bank Alison Tudor 2011

Large firms such as Permira and TPG already have either reduced commitments or cut fees to keep investors.

Public Markets Lock Down Private Equity 2009

Meanwhile, deals such as Permira's turnover of pay-TV company Premiere have been touted as a strong argument for the merits for private equity.

Germany's 'locust' controversy continues 2008

New Look is owned by private-equity firms Apax Partners and Permira, which bought the company for €1.2 billion $1.7 billion in April 2004.

New Look Founder Returns to Retailer Marietta Cauchi 2011