Amanda Janis

Listed PE stocks continue to dive(3)

Recently-listed private equity stocks are under-performing on both sides of the Atlantic, casting doubt on the future ability of buyout firms to tap the public markets for additional capital.

Cerberus to take private United Rentals for $6.6bn(3)

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, has agreed to be purchased by Cerberus in a $6.6 billion transaction.

Congressman launches PE blog

US Congressman Thomas Reynolds, a pro-private equity Republican from New York, has launched his own private equity campaign to ‘frame the issue before it’s framed by opponents’.

Teachers’ chief Lamoureux to retire

The head of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Claude Lamoureux, will retire in December and be replaced by Jim Leech, senior vice president of the pension’s private equity arm.

Field leaves ACI for Roark

Ezra Field has joined Atlanta’s Roark Capital as a managing director, ending a six year-stint with New York’s ACI Capital.

Listed PE stocks continue to dive(2)

Recently-listed private equity stocks are under-performing on both sides of the Atlantic, casting doubt on the future ability of buyout firms to tap the public markets for additional capital.

Listed PE stocks continue to dive

Recently-listed private equity stocks are under-performing on both sides of the Atlantic, casting doubt on the future ability of buyout firms to tap the public markets for additional capital.

GI buys Napa Valley wineries

GI Partners purchased a controlling stake in St. Helena, California-based Duckhorn Wine Company, whose labels include Duckhorn, Paraduxx and Goldeneye. Wine industry sources estimate the price paid in the $250 million range.

Insight Equity pays $160m for van accessories firm

US middle market firm Insight Equity has purchased Atwood Mobile Products, a maker of accessories for recreational vehicles, for $160 million.

PE execs to testify before Senate committee(3)

Managing directors from Carlyle and Oaktree Capital are among the seven witnesses who will testify tomorrow at the Senate Finance Committee’s second hearing on carried interest.