Amanda Janis

Lehman closes $1.5bn FoF

Lehman Brothers has more than doubled its fund of funds programme with the close of a $1.5 billion vehicle. It is Lehman’s second fund of funds raised since 2003, when the firm acquired Dallas-based fund of funds manager The Crossroads Group.

Sterling Capital closes $1bn third fund(3)

US mid-market firm Sterling Capital has nearly doubled the size of its previous fund with a ‘quick, easy’ capital raise.

Chorus of PE tax critics grows(3)

Two former US Treasury secretaries have joined the mounting criticism of carried interest’s tax treatment. ‘o one would want to defend’ GP carry tax status, Lawrence Summers said.

Lowenstein outlines industry group’s vision(2)

The president of the Private Equity Council, Doug Lowenstein, told attendees at a recent PEI Media investor relations conference how the US lobbying group intends to support and demystify the industry.

Sterling Capital closes $1bn third fund(2)

US mid-market firm Sterling Capital has nearly doubled the size of its previous fund with a ‘quick, easy’ capital raise.

Tax lobbyist: ‘This thing has legs’(2)

As two separate US congressional committees disclose plans to hold private equity tax hearings, a veteran Washington lobbyist said he detects unusually strong momentum from lawmakers toward private equity-inspired legislation.

General Atlantic, Francisco Partners sue over break-up fee

The two private equity firms have filed a lawsuit against Aeroflex, which last month terminated its $1 billion buyout agreement with the pair in favour of a higher offer from Veritas.

Sterling Capital closes $1bn third fund

US mid-market firm Sterling Capital has nearly doubled the size of its previous fund with a ‘quick, easy’ capital raise.

Chorus of PE tax critics grows(2)

Two former US Treasury secretaries have joined the mounting criticism of carried interest’s tax treatment. ‘o one would want to defend’ GP carry tax status, Lawrence Summers said.

Lowenstein outlines industry group’s vision

The president of the Private Equity Council, Doug Lowenstein, told attendees at a recent PEI Media investor relations conference how the US lobbying group intends to support and demystify the industry.