News Articles for Catalyst Investment Managers

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Private equity funds are turning into long-term owners of some major WA businesses, after being unable to complete their planned exits.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Group has recruited finance executive Aaron Hood to take charge of its expanding commercial investment activities.

Geraldton-based Bhagwan Marine has become Australia's largest vessel hire business with the acquisition of Brisbane-based MDT Maritime.

Private equity funds are scouring Western Australia, looking to invest in local businesses but only a handful of deals have been completed.

Geraldton company Bhagwan Marine is planning to expand its oil & gas services business after gaining financial backing from private equity group Catalyst Investment Managers.

More than 40 WA businesses have partnered with private equity funds in recent years.

Asset management firm PearlStreet has accepted a recapitalisation proposal that will result in private equity firm Catalyst Investment Managers taking a 63 per cent stake in the company.