Andrew Hedlund, Author at Private Equity International

Andrew Hedlund is the Americas Editor at Private Debt Investor where he reports on the private debt market and coordinates coverage of the asset class. Before joining PDI, he reported on corporate bankruptcies for The Deal and Reorg Research, two financial trade publications.Andrew received a master's degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He also earned bachelor of arts degrees in from Arizona State University.

Why Korea is fertile ground for those seeking new LPs

All Andrew Hedlund - 3 December 2018

Ardian has become the latest private markets firm to open an office in a country whose institutional investors are hungry for private markets.

Minority stakes: The lighter side of cannibalism

All Andrew Hedlund - 5 September 2018

More US private fund managers are taking minority stakes in their industry peers and there are benefits for buyer and seller alike.

The play that might have saved Toys ‘R’ Us

Andrew Hedlund - 3 September 2018

The Bain- and KKR-backed chain hoped a $1bn financing package would revamp customers’ in-store experience. Could it have rescued the retailer?

PSP distressed debt hire driven by GP demand

Investors Andrew Hedlund - 28 August 2018

The Canadian retirement plan’s new hire oversaw investments in the debt of an Indiana toll road operator and Puerto Rico.

The play that might have saved Toys ‘R’ Us

Deals Andrew Hedlund - 23 August 2018

The Bain- and KKR-backed chain hoped a $1bn financing package would revamp customers’ in-store experience. Could it have rescued the retailer?

Golub to ‘expand firm’s capabilities’ with Dyal investment proceeds

Featured Andrew Hedlund - 7 August 2018

Private markets managers often use the capital garnered from selling minority stakes.

Barings, AllianceBernstein look to reach HNWIs

Deals Andrew Hedlund - 2 August 2018

The two asset management behemoths plan to tap an additional investor outlet.

Alt asset managers find buyers ready to snatch up minority stakes

Deals Andrew Hedlund - 1 August 2018

More private fund managers that oversee closed-end funds are selling portions of their firm to finance product growth, succession or larger GP commitments.