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Pacific Avenue Capital Partners Advances European Strategy with Team Expansion and Dedicated Sidecar Vehicle
PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a global private equity firm specializing in corporate carve-outs and complex transactions, today announced key milestones in its European expansion. Less than a year after opening its Paris office and appointing Xavier Lambert as Head of Europe, the firm has built a high-caliber team with full execution capabilities. It has also expanded its presence across the region and raised a dedicated sidecar vehicle to support investments in new platforms throughout Europe.
Technology
Evonik Oxeno Goes Live with Upgraded Decision-Centric Planning Platform in the Cloud
This is not a new beginning. It's the next evolution of a platform that has been live and delivering real results since April 2021. Over the last four years, Evonik Oxeno has embraced decision-centric planning, calculating 30 to 50 scenarios per day and nearly 10,000 simulations since the launch. These scenarios allow teams to explore future possibilities and make informed, data-driven decisions across the company's chemical value chain. The result is a supply chain that can respond to feedstock volatility, market shifts, or logistical risks while safeguarding business continuity and capturing opportunities.
Politics
US Supreme Court to hear Trump tariff case in November
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear arguments in November on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, after his administration asked for an expedited ruling on the issue.
Sports
NBA Bulls re-sign Australian guard Giddey
Australian guard Josh Giddey has signed a new contract to remain with the NBA's Chicago Bulls, the team announced on Tuesday.
Politics
Former Meta researchers testify company buried child safety studies
Meta systematically suppressed internal research highlighting serious child safety risks on its virtual reality platforms, according to allegations from current and former employees who testified to Congress on Tuesday.
Politics
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes
President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack by one close US ally against another.
Economy
US stocks close at fresh records, digesting weak jobs data
US stock indices rocketed to fresh records as markets digested disappointing US jobs data, while political upheaval in France lifted the European country's borrowing rate.
Politics
Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial
Two judges in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with three others yet to give their verdicts in a case that has angered the right-winger's US ally Donald Trump.
Sports
England set the standard with Serbia rout: Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel urged "amazing" England to use their 5-0 demolition of Serbia as the standard they must stick to on the road to the World Cup.
Economy
Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin: US official
The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday.
Politics
Hong Kong legislature to vote on same-sex partnerships bill
Hong Kong lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to grant limited rights to same-sex couples, as fears grow in the LGBTQ community that even this narrow equality bid could be sunk by conservative pro-Beijing voices.
Sports
Unconvincing France come from behind to edge Iceland in World Cup qualifying
A disjointed France recovered from a major Michael Olise gaffe to beat Iceland 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, holding on for a second straight win after Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off and a late equaliser was disallowed.
Sports
England thrash Serbia, Haaland stars in World Cup qualifying
England sent out a warning to their World Cup rivals with a brilliant 5-0 thrashing of Serbia in qualifying on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland scored five goals as Norway emphatically maintained their 100-percent record.
Sports
Sparkling England crush Serbia to ignite Tuchel's reign
England demolished Serbia with a 5-0 win in Belgrade on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side finally delivered an eye-catching performance to move within touching distance of World Cup qualification.
Sports
Portugal edge Hungary in World Cup qualifying thriller
Joao Cancelo slotted home from the edge of the box to snatch Portugal a thrilling 3-2 win at Hungary on Tuesday, sending them top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.
Politics
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strike
Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, the White House said Tuesday, after an attack which could complicate the US president's push for peace in Gaza.
Sports
Cape Verde close to World Cup debut after beating Cameroon
Cape Verde, a west African island nation of fewer than 550,000 inhabitants, beat Cameroon 1-0 on Tuesday to strengthen hopes of playing at the World Cup for the first time.
Sports
Ganguly's Pretoria team lands big-hitting Brevis for record price
Coach Sourav Ganguly splashed out a record 16.5-million rand ($941,000) to land big-hitting Dewald Brevis for his Pretoria Capitals franchise in the SA20 auction in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Economy
Apple's move to eSIM-only strengthens global trend
Apple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new advance for the virtual eSIM technology the firm has relied on in the US for years.
Economy
Macron names close ally Lecornu new PM
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister and his close ally Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.
Sports
Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener
Azmatullah Omarzai hammered a 20-ball fifty as Afghanistan thrashed Hong Kong by 94 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.
Politics
Deadly Israeli strikes targeting Hamas in Qatar earn Trump rebuke
Deadly Israeli air strikes targeted senior Hamas leaders in US ally Qatar, the venue of repeated rounds of Gaza peace talks, on Tuesday, drawing a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.
Politics
Pacific Islands leaders hold summit clouded by China tensions
Pacific Islands leaders hold an influential summit in the Solomons on Wednesday, with nations split over China's growing role in the region and alleged meddling in the meeting.
Sports
Tedesco replaces Mourinho as Fenerbahce coach
Former Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has replaced Jose Mourinho as manager of Turkish outfit Fenerbahce on a two-year contract, the Istanbul club said Tuesday.
Politics
Macron names defence minister Lecornu new PM: presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday named defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new prime minister to replace Francois Bayrou and resolve a deepening political crisis as protests loom in the next days.
Health
US unveils new health plan avoiding curbs on junk food, pesticides
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday unveiled the Trump administration's long-awaited plan to tackle chronic disease, calling for better nutrition, tighter scrutiny of medical advertising, and even a new push to boost fertility.
Boulevard
Rotting body found in US rapper's Tesla in Hollywood
A festering corpse has been found in the trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to rising US rap star D4vd, police and media reported Tuesday.
First of five judges in Bolsonaro coup trial votes to convict
A judge in Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial voted Tuesday to convict him, with four others yet to give their verdicts in a case that has angered the right-winger's US ally Donald Trump.
Sports
Barca's Camp Nou not ready to host Valencia game
Barcelona will use the tiny Johan Cruyff stadium at their training ground to host Valencia in La Liga on Sunday, with the Spotify Camp Nou not yet licensed to reopen amid a rebuild.
Economy
Stocks climb eyeing US rate cut, political turbulence
Stock markets mostly rose while gold reached new highs on Tuesday, with expectations of US rate cuts to bolster the world's biggest economy offsetting political turbulence in Japan and France.
Culture
Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap
Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their popularity, while a "ridiculous" upcoming court case in London against them will be "thrown out".
Sports
Tedesco replaces Mourinho as Fenderbahce coach
Former Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has replaced Jose Mourinho as manager of Turkish outfit Fenerbahce on a two-year contract, the Istanbul club said Tuesday.