Amanda Janis

SPG closes debut fund on $620m(3)

Snow Phipps Group has closed its first fund on $620 million, exceeding its $500 million target.

Report: Carlyle postpones Insight sale(2)

Carlyle’s sale of cable TV provider Insight Communications has reportedly been halted in the hopes that it will fetch a higher price once debt markets are less volatile.

SPG closes debut fund on $620m(2)

Snow Phipps Group has closed its first fund on $620 million, exceeding its $500 million target.

GP dollars flood K Street(3)

KKR recently augmented its tax lobbying capability - and it’s not alone. Buyout shops are spending millions on Washington’s K Street - synonymous with the Capitol’s powerful lobbyists - as US lawmakers mull legislation that would increase taxes.

StepStone nabs PCG pro(4)

StepStone, a San Diego area advisory firm founded by three ex-PCG executives including its former president, has hired PCG’s former head of research, Jay Rose. Rose is the sixth former PCG employee to move across town to StepStone.

Pegasus closes fourth fund on $750m

The US middle market firm recently closed its fourth special situations fund; its strategy has an emphasis on companies with ‘renewable business models’.

Advent buys Mexican funeral chain in $317m LBO

Grupo Gayosso, Mexico’s largest funeral services company, has been acquired by Advent International in a transaction valued at $317 million, including $40 million in subordinated debt.

StepStone nabs PCG pro(3)

StepStone, a San Diego area advisory firm founded by three ex-PCG executives including its former president, has hired PCG’s former head of research, Jay Rose. Rose is the sixth former PCG employee to move across town to StepStone.

Study finds PE allocations will increase

Russell Investments’ annual survey has found investors have the highest return expectations for private equity among alternative asset classes.

Onex joins KKR team in BCE battle

Canadian private equity firm Onex has joined KKR and Canadian pension giants Caisse de dépôt and CPP Investment Board in the group’s quest to acquire Canada’s largest telecom company.