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Energy Future Holding’s uncertain future(2)Five years after being acquired for $48bn by KKR and TPG, the prognosis of Energy Future Holdings has grown bleak.
- KKR hires two in Japan(2)
Sakae Suzuki is one of KKR’s two new hires in Japan, boosting the private equity firm’s team in the country as it nears a close on its $6 billion Asia fund.
- KKR to exit BMG(2)
The firm, which acquired the music rights management company in 2009, has sold its stake to media conglomerate and co-owner Bertelsmann.
- Brazil: Cooling off period(2)
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment
- Washington adds $250m to KKR commitment(2)
The State Investment Board has tacked another $250m to the $500m commitment it made to KKR North America XI in 2011, citing its need for ‘additional North American exposure’.
- Inside 2012's fundraising numbers(2)
Fundraising totals in 2012 seemed to belie the horror stories shared by many GPs searching for capital, as overall totals jumped from 2011. But the picture is more complex in emerging markets like Asia.
- EVCA VIDEO: The case for Europe(2)
Executives from firms including KKR, Pantheon, IK and Triangle Venture Capital discuss why Europe's private equity market remains attractive.
- EMEA buyouts down in 2012(2)
Despite a surge in overall M&A in the fourth quarter, a recent study found European private equity posted negative growth in activity for the whole of last year.
- CPPIB grows private equity and debt holdings(2)
The Canadian pension increased the size of its private equity portfolio for the 13th time in the past 14 quarters and now has about 17% of its $173bn total assets invested in private equity.
- Japan’s interest in foreign assets may dwindle(2)
Japanese trade buyers have been targeting acquisitions in foreign markets such as Southeast Asia. However, a depreciating currency could make offshore acquisitions less attractive.