Vista Equity Partners is filling its investor relations department with former limited partners, writes Graham Winfrey
3 min read · 20 September 2013
An appeals court has ordered a new trial in the 2010 case that saw Terra Firma founder Guy Hands sue Citigroup over Terra Firma’s 2007 investment in EMI.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The $12bn system is reviewing a new strategic plan that could see LACERS invest more in distressed debt and consider secondary sales of non-core investments.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The former director of the CIA will work alongside KKR’s head of public affairs and head of asset allocation on both public policy issues and portfolio company due diligence.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Capital abounds for private equity deals of all sizes in North America, but new M&A has yet to take off
5 min read · 20 September 2013
The mid-market firm exceeded its $600m target after more than a year in market and has invested roughly 20% of the fund in three investments.
1 min read · 20 September 2013
The deal will generate a return multiple of roughly 3x for Warburg, which acquired the company in 2007 for about $3.67bn.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The $16.5bn system plans to commit around $450m to private equity in 2013.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The New York-based firm surpassed its $2.4bn target and will invest up to 40% of the fund outside of the US.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The Toronto-based firm will likely target more than C$100m for its Fund III, which will invest in mid-market companies in Canada in a variety of industries.
2 min read · 20 September 2013