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KKR founders defend mega-deals, outline past regretsRegret over ‘drinking the Kool-Aid’ during the tech bubble was among many industry and firm-specific issues Henry Kravis and George Roberts discussed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
- Duke Street keeps Navimo from sailing away
Restructuring of the yacht accessories maker has reduced the firm’s stake to 30%, with BNP Paribas taking 30% and management 40%.
- 3i makes 2x on marine business
The listed private equity firm has sold its remaining stake in Dutch business Dockwise to a consortium of investors including Bain Capital’s credit arm, Sankaty.
- PSERS commits $250m to Bain credit fund
The Pennsylvania pension made its first private equity-related commitment this year, betting on a credit strategy.
- Image problems
The Simmons Bedding saga underscores that firms must be more proactive in touting positive deal outcomes, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- China Strategic teams up with Primus Financial for Nan Shan
The Hong Kong-listed company has bolstered its HK7.6bn bid for AIG’s Taiwanese unit by joining forces with the financial services specialist.
- Gala Coral owners face debt-for-equity swap
The bingo and bookmaking group owned by UK-based private equity firms Candover, Cinven and Permira is in talks to reduce its £2.6bn debt burden.
- Report: Primus wins Nan Shan bid
The Hong Kong-based private equity firm reportedly beat a higher bid and will acquire AIG’s Taiwanese unit for $2.2bn.
- Oaktree, Anchorage to steer Bavaria Yachtbau
The lenders will anchor the German yacht maker with a €55m investment and write down most of its debt. Bain bought Bavaria for €1.3bn in July 2007.
- News analysis: Mega-deals range from brilliant to scary
The largest LBOs done during the bygone buyout boom range from superb performers to ‘scary’, and ‘could-be-worse’ to ‘could-be-in-trouble’, according to Private Equity International magazine.