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KKR, TPG pick up TXU for $45bnThe largest-ever private equity deal follows closely the previous record-holder, this month’s $39bn Blackstone-backed buyout of Equity Office Properties. The new owners of TXU will offer electricity customers price cuts.
- 3i launches US growth capital team
3i has launched a new growth capital team in the US, as it looks to repeat its European success in the competitive mid-market space.
- Gap stock surges amid buyout rumours(3)
The struggling US retailer see shares rise by 7% after reports that it is considering a sale.
- Industry comes together to launch charitable foundation
The Private Equity Foundation, a new initiative designed to help the industry co-ordinate its charitable giving, launched in London last night.
- Bain Capital in largest ever South African buyout
US group Bain Capital has agreed a $3.5 billion deal for South African retailer Edgars Consolidated Stores, the largest buyout ever recorded in the country.
- Media unlimited
Growth in internet advertising is fuelling media consolidation and private equity is playing its role the tune of €19bn with deals like Clear Channel boosting the total, writes Jennifer Bollen.
- Bain Capital ventures into China real estate
Bain Capital has partnered CBL & Associates, a US mall developer and owner, to invest in a Chinese mall operator and real estate developer based in Nanjing.
- PE lobbying group unveiled(3)
The Private Equity Council will be based in Washington DC and led by Douglas Lowenstein, currently the head of the video game industry association.
- Gap stock surges amid buyout rumours(2)
The struggling US retailer see shares rise by 7% after reports that it is considering a sale.
- PE lobbying group unveiled(2)
The Private Equity Council will be based in Washington DC and led by Douglas Lowenstein, currently the head of the video game industry association.