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AMG buys Pantheon in $775m MBO

The global private equity investor has changed hands for the second time in six years.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Hands: Distributions to be scarce in 2010

In a wide-ranging 'state of the industry' speech, Terra Firma’s boss urged GPs and LPs to push back on ‘populist moves to regulate private equity’.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Macquarie joins CPPIB and ADIA for EDF bid

The Australian investor is said to be in talks with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to submit a joint bid for French firm EDF’s UK electricity network. Goldman Sachs and Lexicon Partners are reportedly advising the consortium on their bid.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

LMS succession hinges on First Reserve hire

Energy sector veteran Glenn Payne will replace Robert Rayne as CEO of the LSE-listed firm. Rayne in turn succeeds Jonathan Agnew as chairman.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

ADIA pays £125m for 15% Gatwick stake

South Korea's national pension isn't the only party lining up for GIP's equity syndication following its £1.5bn Gatwick deal.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

GIP lines up Gatwick Board

The new owner designate of London Gatwick Airport has announced that David Rowlands, a former head of Britain’s Department for Transport, is to chair the company from December.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Suspenseful music

Embattled music group EMI represents a €2.2bn exposure for Terra Firma's funds. Chris Witkowsky explores whether a loss of the investment would spell the end for Guy Hands' firm.

5 min read · 05 January 2013

Fundraising, post-Foxtons

With Foxtons restructured, BC Partners can now focus on its impending fundraise.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

South Korean pension in £100m Gatwick buy

The National Pension Service is planning to buy a 12% stake in London’s Gatwick Airport from Global Infrastructure Partners.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Hg deals mark €1bn in renewable AUM

The purchase of two Spanish solar projects and an onshore UK wind project have boosted the firm's renewable energy assets by €300m.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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