The secondaries market, which suffered from a major gap between seller and buyer expectations, recovered in the latter half of 2009 as bids went up and traditional buyers returned.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
In the new private equity fundraising reality, GPs are going to have to clock up a lot more air miles, writes Christopher Witkowsky
3 min read · 05 January 2013
US regulations on PE ownership of banks will prevent future deals like IndyMac, according to Sander Levy of Vestar Capital Partners.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The pension, which reported assets of $95.8bn at the end of 2008, has committed money to Wynnchurch Capital Partners and Sterling Group Partners.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm's private equity fund of funds will maintain its relationships with the GPs with the strongest performance and the best governance. The firm will not cut its commitment to the asset class.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The exit ends the firm’s five year relationship with telecoms platform Debitel.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The pension, with $24bn in assets, has dropped its target allocation for alternatives from 14% to 12% as it looks to reduce its exposure to the asset class.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Limited partners need appropriate NAV information to effectively report, and getting the right information in a timely manner can be challenging.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
Some private equity professionals are still in the dark about the ILPA principles. If they plan to win the hearts and minds of LPs, they better find their reading lights – and fast, writes Christopher Witkowsky
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based firm acquired Amerifit Brands in 2005 in a deal valued at $80m. Charterhouse Group has exited three of 11 portfolio companies in its fourth fund, which is 90% invested.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
