Jennifer Harris

GP Investments opens Mexico City office

GP Investments has opened its first office outside of Brazil, part of its previously announced regional expansion.

NY State to allocate $1bn for ‘emerging’ managers

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is upping its allocation to so-called emerging managers, including women- and minority-owned firms.

PEC: buyouts better businesses(3)

Burger King, SunGard and AutoZone are three companies that have benefited from private equity ownership, according to a study released by the Private Equity Council.

North Castle's Eason dies at 45(3)

North Castle Partners managing director James Eason passed away last Friday.

Elevation makes 2x on first exit

Two years after merging video game developers BioWare and Pandemic, Elevation Partners has doubled its money by selling the combined company to Electronic Arts, led by former Elevation partner John Riccitiello.

Cerberus drops $6.2bn ACS bid

Cerberus’ proposed $62 per share buyout of Affiliated Computer Services is the latest LBO to fall apart.

Massachusetts pension seeks PE manager(2)

The Essex Regional Massachusetts Retirement Board wants to begin investing in private equity, and is seeking an advisor for an $8 million fund of funds programme.

CVCA honors Growthworks, HSBC deals(2)

Growthworks Canadian Fund and HSBC Capital (Canada) were awarded "deal of the year" honors from Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Associations for their investments in Galleon Energy and Encore Group, respectively.

PEC: buyouts better businesses(2)

Burger King, SunGard and AutoZone are three companies that have benefited from private equity ownership, according to a study released by the Private Equity Council.

Catalyst closes $170m funds below target(3)

Catalyst Investors has closed its second buyout fund and a UK co-investment vehicle on $170 million, below their initial target of $250 million.