The firm has added former CEO of Petrobras fuel distribution subsidiary Petrobras Distribuidora Luiz Viana as a senior advisor to Carlyle’s South America buyout team.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Morgan Stanley Private Markets Fund V is reportedly targeting $1.25bn. The bank’s fourth fund of funds closed on $1.14bn in 2009.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The $9bn Los Angeles pension fund is planning to transfer ‘specialised alternative investment consultant services’ from PCA to its traditional investment consultant, Hamilton Lane.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Trimaran paid around $200m for Standard Steel, whose customers include Amtrak, in 2006.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
JPMorgan Asia Private Equity Fund is targeting $750m and has collected $21.5m as of 14 June, according to SEC documents.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The financial services-focused firm is targeting $2bn for its second fund, which will transfer 100% of transaction fees back to the fund.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The $51bn pension plan has approved commitments of up to $220m to three private equity funds and up to $500m to two real estate funds.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm has made its second shale investment in the past month, committing up to $125m in Houston-based drilling company Sidewinder.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The sale of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Café marks BRS’ second Fund II exit this month, following the sale of convenience store owner Wilson Farms to 7-Eleven.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm has agreed to sell CareMore Health Group to health benefits company WellPoint for $800m, according to a source close to the situation.
1 min read · 05 January 2013