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Spectrum sees profits without deal feesSpectrum Equity generated a record volume of exits and refinancings last year while continuing its policy of not charging deal fees to its portfolio companies.
- Pagliuca: MENA will deliver long-term growth
Stephen Pagliuca, managing director at Bain Capital, delivered a keynote address at PEI’s Capital Connect: MENA 2012 conference in Dubai, arguing that the future for the region looked bright.
- CalSTRS closes 2011 with $506m in commitments
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System bet heavily on Asia, bringing its total allocation to the asset class to nearly $2bn for 2011.
- GPs turn to dividend recaps
There has been a pronounced increase in the number of dividend recapitalisations as firms seek alternative means to realise value from their investments, according to a Moody’s report.
- Time to be bold
Two 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.