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Skillsoft Go-Shop Goes NowhereE-learning software maker SkillSoft Plc (SKIL.O) said the $1.1 billion offer made by a group of private-equity firms was the only option left at the end of its go-shop period, disappointing investors who were expecting better. The news sent the American depositary shares of the company down more than 5 percent on heavy volumes on Thursday. The cash offer of $10.80 per share was made last month by SSI Investments III Ltd, a company formed by funds owned by Berkshire Partners, Advent International and Bain Capital.
- peHUB Wire: Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday Feedback
- peHUB Wire: Friday, March 12, 2010
Friday Feedback
- peHUB Wire: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Inside One Very Private Equity Firm
- peHUB Wire: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Inside One Very Private Equity Firm
- Bain Capital considering RMB fund
Most of its peers have already begun the raising an RMB fund or are preparing to do so
- February PE Bankruptcies: Is the Worst Over?
In February 2010, just three PE-backed companies filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a decrease from last year and a stark contrast to the country’s rise in general corporate bankruptcies. By this time last year, 18 LBO-backed companies had filed for bankruptcy. But 2010 is on track to be a happier year for private equity portfolio companies: Combined with January’s total of two filings, buyout firms only received five black eyes to date. The survivors have flexible lenders to thank. Even more surprising is the continued rise in corporate bankruptcies across the board. Data from yesterday shows that bankruptcies rose last month for the fifth straight February. The total number of filings was 6,557, according to AACER, a database of bankruptcy statistics. The fact that private equity had its hands