Amanda Janis

Helix bolsters US staff(2)

Global private equity placement agent Helix continues its US expansion, with the addition of a senior vice president to its New York office.

SPG Partners in frozen dessert deal(2)

New York frozen dairy dessert retailer Tasti D-Lite has been acquired by buyout firm SPG, which sourced the deal from buyout legend Thomas H. Lee, who is also one of the deal’s co-investors.

Centerbridge unveils first deal(2)

In its first ever deal, the Blackstone and Angelo Gordon spin-out has agreed to take part in a $1.2bn buyout from which General Atlantic recently withdrew.

Buyouts boost Caisse results(2)

The Quebec pension fund had a 14.6 percent return on investments last year, and experienced comparable gains for its public and private equity portfolios.

TXU sale could be blocked(2)

The introduction of a new bill in Texas may heighten the state’s authority to block the KKR- and TPG-led $45bn bid for the Dallas utility company.

OVP closes seventh fund on $250 million(2)

The well established Kirkland, Washington-based early-stage venture capital firm has closed its largest fund to date.

MPM closes $550m fourth fund(2)

The US-German investment house’s latest life sciences-focused fund will invest principally in US biotechnology companies.

Riverside pro launches buyout shop(2)

A new private equity firm, High Road Capital Partners, was recently founded by a former managing partner of Cleveland, Ohio-based private equity firm Riverside.

Carlyle hires Neutrogena exec for cosmetics firm(2)

The Carlyle Group has chosen Michael McNamara as the new chief executive officer for philosophy, the upscale cosmetics brand it acquired in January.

Thoma Cressey lengthens name(2)

The veteran US private equity firm has changed its name to Thoma Cressey Bravo.