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AXA bags another bank’s private equity portfolioFrench group AXA Private Equity, led by Dominique Senequier (pictured), has sealed the acquisition of a $1.7bn portfolio of assets from Citigroup, 14 months after a similar deal with Bank of America.
- LPs need to stand up for private equity
At PEI's Responsible Investment Forum in New York last week many limited partners applauded GPs' efforts to enhance environmental, social and governance policies -- they ought to do so publicly more often, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- Obama picks KKR advisor for commerce
John Bryson, former CEO of Edison International, has served as a senior advisor to KKR’s infrastructure team since 2008.
- Roberts: LPs pushing for ESG at KKR
KKR co-founder George Roberts told delegates at Private Equity International’s Responsible Investment Forum Thursday sustainable practices are ‘more important than ever’.
- KKR in €236m European renewables deal
The deal marks KKR's first investment in European renewable energy. Partners Group is expected to co-invest in the venture.
- TPG once again ranks as world's largest PE firm
The PEI 300 ranks TPG Capital the largest private equity direct investment programme in the world, beating out last year’s leader Goldman Sachs. The total amount raised by the industry's 50 largest firms, however, has been on the decline.
- VSS in 3x software exit to KKR
Veronis Suhler Stevenson has sold financial data and software company Ipreo to KKR. VSS created its financial information platform in 2003, says partner Scott Troeller.
- Turkish group holds maiden close
Buyout firm Mediterra Capital Management has held a first close for its debut Turkey-focused private equity fund on €100m, one third of the way towards its target.
- KKR invests in OZ recycling company
The US firm, through a subsidiary, has injected A$90m in ailing CMA. The capital infusion will go to restructuring its operations while marking KKR's second round of funding in the company this year.
- Sun Capital expects more modest fund size
The firm told LPs at its annual meeting that it will hit the fundraising trail in about 18 months and target $3bn with a hard-cap of $4bn, putting it in line with others managers now raising smaller funds than predecessor vehicles.