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Amanda Janis

Amanda is the Director of Product Management for PEI, whose editorial titles include Private Equity International, Secondaries Investor, Buyouts, PE Hub, VCJ, Real Estate Capital, Private Equity Real Estate, Agri Investor, Infrastructure Investor, Private Debt Investor, Regulatory Compliance Watch and Private Funds CFO. She was previously the company's Group Managing Editor.

KKR Euronext to invest in TXU

The Euronext affiliate of KKR has committed to the largest ever proposed buyout both as a co-investor and limited partner, contributing $500 million to the deal.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

Applebee’s considers sale

The international casual dining franchise with a $1.96bn market cap has announced it will explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Private equity boosts philanthropy

The Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation will augment its grant budget by $25m, thanks in part to its successful private equity investments.

1 min read · 03 January 2013

Environmentalists: backing TXU not a ‘PR stunt’

The $45bn buyout proposed by KKR, TPG, and Goldman Sachs has been lauded by environmental and watchdog groups, which maintain the environmental policy improvements promised are not just a façade.

3 min read · 03 January 2013

Genstar backs machine parts merger

A portfolio company of San Francisco-based Genstar will acquire power transmission maker TB Wood’s.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Asian market maturing, KKR chief says

Joseph Bae, head of KKR’s Asia investment team, said before a conference crowd he expects further growth in Asia’s private equity market, as larger transactions and international expansions become more commonplace.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Apax, Morgan Stanley to buy US insurance firm

Hub International will be purchased for $1.8bn by private equity firm Apax Partners and Morgan Stanley Principle Investments.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

Home Depot mulls ‘strategic alternatives’

The world’s largest home improvement retailer is evaluating a sale, spin-off, or initial public offering of its $12bn revenue wholesale distribution business, HD Supply.

2 min read · 03 January 2013

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