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Time to be boldTwo swallows do not a summer make, but the $6.6bn acquisition of Suddenlink this week, and the rumoured buyout of RBS-owned insurer Direct Line for a similar amount, suggest big buyouts could be coming back into fashion. Given the amount of dry powder that needs to be spent, it’s about time.
- Regulations hinder China's strategics
Chinese bidders have the cash and desire to be strategic buyers of private equity assets in the US, but regulations tend to get in the way.
- Blackstone company accuses US DoT of discrimination
Blackstone portfolio company American Petroleum Tankers is suing the Department of Transportation, alleging a loan application was being held up due to its ownership by a PE firm.
- PE, VC execs give millions to Romney 'super PAC'
Seventy one individuals from firms including KKR and TPG have donated more than $8.2m to an independent committee dedicated to helping Mitt Romney win the US presidential election.
- Judge: Romney controversy presents opportunity
With the private equity industry embroiled by the controversy surrounding the US presidential election, PEGCC chief Steve Judge sees an opportunity to educate the media and public.
- Carlyle teams with government to save refinery
The firm is investing in the largest refinery on the eastern seaboard with help from Pennsylvania to upgrade the facility and shift the source of crude oil from northern Africa to domestic sites around North America.
- Romney takes heat for comments
Leaked video reportedly taken at an event held at the home of Sun Capital co-founder Marc Leder shows Romney assailing a supposed culture of victimhood in the United States.
- PEGCC maps private equity state by state
The Private Equity Growth Capital Council increased its effort to combat negative perceptions of private equity as the election season enters its final months.
- Democrats highlight Bain at convention
Former Bain Capital portfolio company employees lashed out at Mitt Romney and Bain Capital in remarks at the convention, blaming the firm for lay-offs and bankruptcies.
- China’s Wanda Group buys AMC for $2.6bn
The Chinese private conglomerate has completed the largest buyout of a US company to date, underscoring China's cross-border M&A trend.