Private equity indices and public pension portfolios have consistently outperformed annualised S&P 500 returns, according to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Allied World Assurance's investment in the Mark Patterson-led firm follows Florida SBA's purchase of an interest in Providence Equity Partners last month.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Aiming to raise $200m more than its predecessor, ABRY Senior Equity IV recently received a $25m commitment from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The $157bn system committed a total of $1.25bn across alternative investments during the third quarter of 2012.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Ares Management reportedly beat rival Centerbridge Partners to acquire food retailer Smart & Final, which Apollo purchased in 2007.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
Tighe Sullivan had joined 3i in August when the firm established a joint venture with US debt specialist WCAS Fraser Sullivan Investment Management, which Sullivan co-founded.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The firm will acquire Apex Tool Group, its largest disclosed investment of 2012.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The firm will acquire the coating resins division of listed chemicals company Cytec Industries. Advent plans to expand the business in emerging markets in Asia.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
Sentinel has sealed its third exit of the year with the sale of Massage Envy, which has generated $1bn in sales during the previous 12 months.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The firm will purchase insurance services company Cunningham Lindsey in a deal valued at between $900m and $1bn.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
