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Silver Lake seeks $7.5bn for next fundA little more than a year after its blockbuster exit from Skype, Silver Lake has launched its fourth fund targeting $7.5bn.
- AXA Private Equity buys $850m OMERS portfolio
The transaction comes as OMERS works to reduce its private equity fund commitment business and focus on direct investments.
- Oregon commits to ultra LP-friendly fund
Public Pension Capital, launched by two former KKR executives, is offering ILPA-like terms on its debut fund, including giving LPs authority over the budget-based management fee.
- Fox Paine slowly divests 2000 vintage fund
The mid-market firm has sold software company Paradigm for $1bn, completing its fourth exit from its 2000 vintage fund that has two remaining investments.
- New York to investigate PE firms over tax abuse
Many of the largest US private equity firms have reportedly been caught up in a probe over management fee conversions, which can reduce the tax they pay by up to 20 percent.
- KKR opens in Singapore
The firm's seventh Asian office will serve as a hub for Southeast Asian investments.
- TPG Credit closes distressed fund above target
The firm, in which TPG Capital owns a 5% stake, beat its $800m target and closed on $997m. The fund is one of a number of distressed vehicles focusing on opportunities in both the US and Europe.
- Lee Stern departs KKR for Levine Leichtman
A prominent member of KKR’s mezzanine team has joined Levine Leichtman Capital Partners where he will help lead the firm’s credit strategies investment team.
- San Diego pension re-ups with GSO 'recovery' fund
The pension has approved a $90m commitment to GSO Capital Solutions II, which will provide capital to companies need financial support.
- AlpInvest CEO: LPs must push ESG to next level
It’s time to move beyond just talking about ESG and get specific on implementation, Volkert Doeksen told delegates at Private Equity International’s Responsible Investment Forum.