Campbell’s will explore strategic options for its Godiva Chocolatier business, as the company refocuses on its core products and expands its soups into Russia and China.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
China will reportedly launch its $200 billion, Temasek-style fund tomorrow.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Gordon Brothers’ private equity arm has sold specialty retailer Spencer’s Gifts to ACON Investments after streamlining its business and redesigning its stores.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
After getting the green light to increase its alternative assets allocation from 5.5 percent to 29 percent, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas is looking to hire at least seven senior professionals to manage the expanded allocations.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan continues its focus on inflation-sensitive infrastructure assets, with its plans to buy Chilean public water and wastewater company Esval, its third such investment.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Castanea Parters has made the first investment from its latest fund with the acquisition of clothing designer Betsey Johnson.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System will revamp its Health Care Fund to include a 5 percent allocation to private equity, a new asset class for the fund.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
American Capital has hired Joel Houck to develop a new closed-end fund, drawing on his experience in specialty finance and commercial banking.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Lincolnshire Management has sold racquet maker Prince Sports to Nautic Partners, after streamlining the company’s operations and infusing its products with new technology.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
HarbourVest Partners may list on the Euronext a fund of funds vehicle that would invest in the US firm's existing funds.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
