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A new golden agePrivate equity firms that focus on operational improvements, and treating investors with respect are entering a new golden age, writes Investcorp's Steve Puccinelli.
- TPG in $1.3bn tertiary buyout
Rather than a planned IPO, TPG will buy American Tire from Investcorp, Berkshire Partners and Greenbriar Equity.
- The Asian A-list
PEI Asia presents the 2009 Asian winners in the tenth annual Private Equity International Awards.
- Tales from the fraudulent frontline
Timothy Mohr and Robert Weiner of BDO Consulting share cautionary tales of misdeeds and alarming facts unearthed just before deal closings.
- Blackstone eyes deals in Germany, Switzerland, Austria
The private equity firm has hired the CEO of a former German portfolio company to oversee deals in the region.
- Macquarie makes two senior hires in New York
Peter Kind has been appointed a senior managing director in Macquarie’s power, utilities and renewable energy advisory team, while Kevin Charlton will serve on a team that manages Macquarie’s principal investments, including infrastructure.
- Happy hiring
Layoffs across private equity has meant been a boon for those firms fortunate enough to be in hiring mode. In addition, existing contracts with service providers are being renegotiated.
- Investcorp to invest in Kuwaiti industrial gas manufacturer
The Middle East investment firm will acquire a 20% interest in Gulf Cryo to help accelerate the company’s growth.
- Image problems
The Simmons Bedding saga underscores that firms must be more proactive in touting positive deal outcomes, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- Deeper talent pool
Middle market firms can now gobble up top talent at reasonable compensation levels, and reset consulting agreements, writes Kevin Ley.