The $750m IPO registration of Dollar General marks an important step for the alternative investment firm as it seeks to become a bigger player in the capital markets.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
History shows that the best private equity funds are born after the ends of recessions, writes David Snow.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Only 10 of the largest 50 private equity firms in the world sold more than they bought during a five-year period characterised by sky-high prices and bidding wars, PEI Media research shows.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The power-focused private equity firm will acquire power plants and a 15% stake in the major US power generation corporation, now struggling with liquidity issues.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The private equity firms have invested a fresh $43m in Gilt Groupe, known for online ‘sample sales’ of high-end consumer items.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
An SEC proposal could cut off roughly 35% percent of capital raised by placement agents, according to a veteran fundraiser.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
General Atlantic invested $485m in the medical payment company - the largest ever amount it has put into a single portfolio company. Hellman & Friedman is also a backer of the company, which closed up strongly on the NYSE.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Wesley Ogburn, a portfolio manager in charge of hedge funds at the $22bn university endowment today submitted comments to the SEC in favour of maintaining the ability of placement agents to interact with US public pensions.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The media-focused private equity firm is now a shareholder in Rasmussen Reports, a company known for its public opinion surveys.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The agency is seeking comments on rules that would prohibit placement agents from dealing with US public pensions.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
