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Obama supporters to continue Bain attacksPriorities USA Action, a political action committee backing President Obama, has released a new ad attacking Mitt Romney’s private equity background in an effort to swing ‘battleground’ states.
- Bain in $1.24bn Japan buyout
The US private equity firm will acquire a 50% stake in Jupiter Shop Channel, sealing another blockbuster deal in Japan.
- Inside the PEGCC’s campaign contributions
The industry trade organisation has directed around $80,000 to politicians with influence on Congressional committees considering legislation that would affect private equity.
- Poll: Voters hold positive views of PE, VC
Although only 20% of respondents said they were highly familiar with how private equity and venture capital works, a plurality believes the industries are responsible for job growth and have a positive impact on the economy.
- Woodhouse to lead Carlyle’s RAC
The Carlyle Group has recruited former Debenhams finance director Chris Woodhouse, reuniting him with Rob Templeman at RAC.
- LPs want to make dollar pledges to Euro funds
Europe tops the list of issues LPs are thinking about this year, along with the growing threat of ‘zombie funds’ and reputational risk brought on by the US Republican primary election.
- Carry tax sparks debate at Davos
The Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein expressed frustration with the perception that private equity leaders ‘cheat’ on their taxes.
- Bain kicks off 2012 with growth equity deal
The firm has completed its first deal of the year, investing $238m from both its latest buyout and venture capital funds in consumer warranty provider SquareTrade.
- Large pension plans nearly quadruple PE exposure
As critics in the US pour scorn on the private equity industry, one influential group appears to be doing the opposite. Research shows the returns generated by the asset class have caused large public pension plans to almost quadruple their exposure over the last decade.
- Riverside's Hendrickson wins PEM award
Pam Hendrickson receives sister title PE Manager's Leadership Award for her work as an industry advocate in Washington DC and for her crucial contributions to Riverside as its chief operating officer.