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KKR adds former Skanska chief to growing infrastructure unitThe addition of former Skanska Infrastructure Development chief Simon Hipperson comes as the firm continues to build its team ahead of a reported $5bn fundraising effort
- Millennium invests in FRiENDi mobile
The Middle Eastern private equity firm has done its debut deal from is maiden $1bn telecom, media and technology-focused fund.
- AIG’s $30bn alternatives business hangs in balance
As the US insurance giant struggles to raise capital, the fate of the firm’s substantial private equity business remains uncertain. AIG Investments has not been placed for sale as part of its parent’s capital raising measures.
- Accel-KKR closes Fund III on $600m
The technology-focused affiliate of venture firm Accel Partners and mega-buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has closed its third fund with commitments from all existing limited partners.
- Lehman to sell private equity, real estate operations
Announcing plans to save the investment bank from collapse, Lehman Brothers has confirmed speculation it will sell a majority stake in its investment management unit, which includes Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking, Lehman Brothers Real Estate and groups managing venture capital, infrastructure, credit and funds of funds.
- Apollo hires Citi vet for real estate push
Joseph Azrack, the former president and CEO of Citi Property Investors, will join Leon Black’s new real estate arm, a separate entity from Apollo Real Estate. The latter firm was launched in 1993 in conjunction with Apollo, but no longer has an official affiliation with the buyout firm.
- Ailman: Debt funds pose LP dilemma
Institutional investors are ramping up their commitments to distressed debt funds, but which asset class they fit into becomes complex when those commitments end up in credit vehicles raised by traditional buyout firms, according to CalSTRS CIO Chris Ailman.
- Germany decides on foreign investment
Investors from outside Europe, including private equity firms, could be affected by an amendment to Germany’s Foreign Trade Act approved today.
- Report: CVC Asia, Standard Chartered eye huge Amtek exit
The two private equity firms are reportedly looking to sell the Singaporean metal stamping company for about S$1bn just over a year after acquiring it for S$552m. KKR, CVCI and Affinity Equity Partners are potential buyers, initial reports suggest.
- Cressey opens Nashville office
The Thoma Cressey Bravo spin-out moves to expand its presence in US healthcare markets.