Private Equity

Lawrence Aragon

LACERA may commit up to $1.8 bln this year

2 min read · 13 January 2014

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2 min read · 13 January 2014

The PE implications of Torys’ M&A Top Trends in 2014

Torys LLP this week published its always much-anticipated M&A Top Trends 2014. The report contains numerous implications for private equity activity in the year upcoming. To read all about the top 10 trends that will influence M&A activity in coming months, please visit www.torystrends.com.

2 min read · 09 January 2014

Investment in cybersecurity soars as exits pile up

U.S.-based VCs invested more than $900 million in cybersecurity companies in 2013, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down

2 min read · 24 December 2013

Opinion: Bad call by appeals court allows public LPs to hide fund returns

If you’re a public LP in California, the appeals court has just created a giant loophole for you to avoid providing fund performance data requested under the California Public Records Act.

3 min read · 20 December 2013

PE-backed Avago to focus on storage chips with $6.6 bln LSI buy

Mobile chipmaker Avago Technologies Ltd said it would buy LSI Corp for $6.6 billion as it turns to the fast-growing storage chip market to counter volatility in its main wireless business, sister news service Reuters reported.

2 min read · 16 December 2013

Another big year for new funds

New managers continue to find fundraising success, with nearly 40 first-time funds raised in 2013.

2 min read · 13 December 2013

Bain Capital buys majority stake in parka maker Canada Goose

Bain Capital, the U.S. private equity firm, has bought a majority stake in Canada Goose Inc, a family-owned company which had been seeking an investor to help it meet demand for its high-end cold-weather gear, sister news service Reuters reported.

2 min read · 10 December 2013

Fifth & Pacific to sell Lucky Brand jeans for $225 mln

Fifth & Pacific Cos Inc said it would sell its Lucky Brand Jeans business to private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners LP for $225 million as it focuses on its fast-growing, higher-end Kate Spade brand, sister news service Reuters reported.

2 min read · 10 December 2013

Watch Buyouts Texas live

If you can't make it to our Buyouts Texas conference this week, don't fret. We are streaming some of the top speakers Tuesday and Wednesday right here on peHUB.

1 min read · 09 December 2013

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