Private Equity

Coronavirus

Bracing for the long haul

Unprecedented rescue opportunities lie ahead for M&A – but they will not happen quickly as long as valuation issues emerge.

8 min read · 04 May 2020

Deal activity in North America to see steep declines in coming quarters: PitchBook

The data agency said that with most dealmakers working from home and valuation estimates varying widely, North America is set to drop to approximately 400 deals in Q3 2021, from north of 3,000 in Q1.

2 min read · 02 May 2020

Life Under Quarantine: Palladium Equity’s Adam Shebitz

Goofy Zoom sessions, family bonding and a DIY haircut – an investor finds the hidden silver linings.

3 min read · 01 May 2020

The misconception around private equity cash reserves, Spectrum Equity buys co-parenting app, Linsalata spinout Provariant strikes first-ever deal

CD&R completes its buyout of Huntsworth and more on private equity and the dry powder fallacy

3 min read · 01 May 2020

The three phases of private equity in the age of covid-19

PE firms are following a three-phase approach during the crisis, writes Gopal Tampi of Mizuho Americas.

4 min read · 30 April 2020

Consonance Capital breaks through fundraising drought; Social-distance PE walks with TA Associates

Consonance Capital raises $856 million for fund despite current downturn

4 min read · 30 April 2020

KKR and Henkel hold on on bidding for Coty brands: Reuters

KKR and German conglomerate Henkel are holding off on bidding for Coty Inc's beauty brands, due to the shutdown of hair and nail salons caused by the coronavirus, reported Reuters.

1 min read · 30 April 2020

Ways for GPs to find capital in tight liquidity environment, Consonance Capital explores emerging healthcare trends in pandemic, LACERS sees big rise in capital calls

Consonance Capital Partners wraps up its sophomore fund after only three months of fundraising and Virginia Retirement System will be fast-tracking its increased private equity target allocation due to the coronavirus.

4 min read · 30 April 2020

Private equity circles Open Systems International, H.I.G. spinout American Pacific seals first deal, Exploring the politically-fueled proposed M&A ban

Open Systems international attracts private equity suitors and two well-known legislators seek an M&A ban during the pandemic.

5 min read · 29 April 2020

How covid-19 affected Chinese PE activity in Q1

Early stage VC investments propped up Chinese dealmaking statistics in the first quarter, according to Hao Zhou, head of Bain & Co's Greater China PE practice.

2 min read · 29 April 2020

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