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Internal e-mails used in collusion casePrivate equity executives’ emails are being used as evidence that some of the world’s most prominent firms allegedly colluded on mega-buyouts between 2003 and 2007, in an effort to drive down prices and limit competition.
- First Reserve sells UK subsea stake to KKR
The UK’s Acteon Group, a provider of subsea services in the upstream oil and gas sector, will have a new set of private equity sponsors.
- Apax loses healthcare co-head
Khawar Mann has left to take a position in the healthcare industry. He is the latest in a series of investment professionals to depart the firm’s healthcare practice.
- Panel: Fiscal cliff ‘hurting’ deal volume
In addition to continued uncertainty in Europe, a resolution to the US fiscal cliff will have a significant impact on M&A activity in 2013.
- CMS restructures private equity team
The London-based law firm has restructured its private equity team following the departure of two senior executives. James Grimwood has been appointed as head of the PE sector team.
- KKR buys Canadian oil and gas company
KKR’s confidence in Westbrick Energy’s strong management team led the firm to commit C$250m through its 11th North American fund.
- Careful what you wish for
LPs love the US mid-market at the moment – but there are genuine concerns that the amount of capital flooding into this segment could depress returns
- Blackstone to cut energy costs by 10%
The private equity heavyweight says its new solar power initiatives have the potential to cut energy costs and improve environmental performance throughout its portfolio.
- KKR exits first US distressed deal
The firm, which launched its formal distressed team in 2010, has begun raising a dedicated fund for the strategy.
- Southeast Asia: A story develops
Global firms are moving in, regional firms are investing, and valuations may go higher.