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Outlook 2012: Big year for energy

2012 is poised to be a big year for the energy sector and energy related funds, says Pine Brook managing director Michael McMahon.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

KKR saves $365m through ‘green’ measures

The firm’s portfolio companies have cut 810,000 metric tons of greenhouse emissions, 2.2m tons of waste and 300m litres of water since 2008.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

Summit Partners promotes eight

Robin Devereux will continue in her role as Summit’s chief financial officer and chief compliance officer after being promoted to managing director in the firm’s Boston office.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

KKR offers preferred return for first time

The firm’s decision to offer a preferred return after years of resistance is symptomatic of the pushback LPs are showing on fund terms.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

Tennessee commits $50m to Denham

The $31bn retirement system is in the process of developing its private equity portfolio, with only 0.2% of its assets committed to the strategy on a 3% target.

1 min read · 06 January 2013

Court Square loses tech executive

Andrew Gesell will be leaving Court Square, reportedly after the firm finishes raising its most recent fund. Christopher Bloise, Jeffrey Vogel and Michael Delaney will continue to manage the firm’s technology portfolio.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

HarbourVest promotes architect of FofF buyout

David Atterbury was promoted to managing director after sourcing and leading the acquisition of Absolute Private Equity in 2011.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

New Hampshire sets $60m PE target

The $4.9bn retirement system is expected to increase its allocations to mezzanine and energy strategies as it continues to revive its private equity programme.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

Washington State pledges $750m to Warburg

The $78bn pension system has committed over $3bn across six funds to Warburg since 1994.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

KKR partners with Google on solar deal

KKR financed its first renewable energy investment in the US through a new $95m vehicle known as SunTap Energy, with plans to invest in similar projects.

2 min read · 06 January 2013

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