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Romney seeks political capital from Bain yearsIn a new campaign advertisement aimed at boosting his popularity in the US presidential race, Mitt Romney is highlighting his role in mobilizing all of Bain Capital's professionals in a 1996 search for a senior partner's daughter.
- Club deal lawsuit dismissed
An antitrust lawsuit alleging that KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle, Bain and nine other buyout groups fixed bids relating to club deals has been dismissed, though the plaintiffs are permitted to file a new suit with the same claim.
- GP dollars flood K Street(2)
KKR recently augmented its tax lobbying capability - and it’s not alone. Buyout shops are spending millions on Washington’s K Street - synonymous with the Capitol’s powerful lobbyists - as US lawmakers mull legislation that would increase taxes.
- GP dollars flood K Street
KKR recently augmented its tax lobbying capability - and it’s not alone. Buyout shops are spending millions on Washington’s K Street - synonymous with the Capitol’s powerful lobbyists - as US lawmakers mull legislation that would increase taxes.
- Romney wealth still tied to Bain(3)
The US presidential candidate still has major stakes in Bain Capital funds, although these have been placed in a blind trust, according to recent campaign disclosures.
- Debt financing holds firm for mid-market(2)
CIT Capital Finance has delivered financing for the Rutland Partners-led acquisition of Pulse Home Products while Electra Private Equity has carried out a third refinancing on Allflex.
- SAC Private Capital acquires Taiwanese bank at a steep discount(2)
SAC Private Capital, the private equity arm of a US hedge fund group, has acquired a control stake in Cosmos Bank at a discount, saving it from government receivership.
- Debt financing holds firm for mid-market
CIT Capital Finance has delivered financing for the Rutland Partners-led acquisition of Pulse Home Products while Electra Private Equity has carried out a third refinancing on Allflex.
- Ethos consortium gains exclusivity with R9.85bn casino group(3)
South African casino group Gold Reef Resorts has entered into exclusive talks with an Ethos Private Equity-led consortium, and the bid already has 76 percent shareholder acceptance.
- Bain sells Dutch paint company for €2.2bn
A US conglomerate will buy Bain Capital portfolio company SigmaKalon in a €2.2 billion transaction. The US buyout firm is believed to have paid roughly €1 billion for the Dutch paint company in 2003.