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KKR stock falls in NYSE debutShares of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts fell 2.9% in the firm’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday, after a strong final two weeks on the Amsterdam Euronext heading into the relisting.
- LDC again leads regional BVCA awards
The UK mid-market investor was for the second year in succession the front-runner at the BVCA’s portfolio company management awards.
- KKR launches China fund
KKR will for the first time raise a country-specific fund, which has a target of around $1bn.
- Advent opens in Istanbul
The global mid-market firm has opened an office in Turkey, where it first became active in 2001.
- Analyst expects KKR stock to trade high
KKR's long-awaited NYSE listing, set for Thursday, is expected to be met with enthusiasm from US investors with 'pent up demand'.
- Partners Group collects $735m for direct investments
The firm's prior direct investment fund collected $443 million in 2006.
- Report: Carlyle, CVC bid for Philippines' Pure Foods
The two firms are among the parties locking horns over the San Miguel-owned cured meats company, which could be valued at up to $2bn.
- Who cares?
PEI’s Responsible Investment Forum underscored the rapidly growing momentum now behind ESG practices in private equity. But it also flagged the many challenges facing GPs and LPs in pursuing ESG-related goals.
- UK buyouts slow, values rise
The rejuvenation of the UK buyout market took a step back in the second quarter, as volatile equity markets and political uncertainty delayed processes.
- CVC buys into £2.25bn Merlin
Blackstone retains a ‘significant stake’ in the entertainment group, which owns iconic brands like the London Eye, while DIC has exited completely.