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KSL swings into EuropePrivate equity firm KSL Capital Partners, which owns 180 clubs and resorts in the US, is launching a European platform. By Robin Marriott
- KKR, Goldman reach $400m accord with Harman(3)
KKR and Goldman Sachs have struck a $400 million deal allowing them to terminate their agreed $8 billion buyout of Harman International Industries without litigation or paying a breakup fee to the audio equipment maker.
- Citi mulls backing $12.5bn KKR debt vehicle(4)
US bank Citi is considering backing a leveraged loan debt vehicle set up by US buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts to take advantage of the $300 billion leveraged loan backlog.
- AIC endorses Walker reporting guidelines for all large companies(4)
The Association of Investment Companies, a UK trade body, has recommended the Walker report’s guidelines should be extended to all large companies because the regulations should not solely target private equity.
- Macquarie consortium in $7.4bn US utility deal(4)
Puget Sound Energy, Washington state’s largest utility company, will be taken private in a $7.4 billion transaction by a consortium including Macquarie, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
- Asia's battle for dry powder
Asian private equity is going through another record year of fund formation. Sharon Lim explains why, and asks for how much longer the boom can continue.
- Boots syndication could take up to a year(3)
The syndication of the remaining tranche of Alliance Boots debt could take up to a year after a double blow to the company.
- Financial sponsors table low-ball Migros bids
The private equity firms bidding for the Turkish supermarket have tabled lower than expected bids, although should the deal complete it will be one of the largest European buyout financed since the problems in the credit markets became apparent.
- KKR signs Turkey’s largest deal(4)
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, the US buyout firm, has bought UN Ro-Ro in its first transaction in Turkey, making it the latest firm to gain exposure to the country and the neighbouring MENA region.
- AIC endorses Walker reporting guidelines for all large companies(3)
The Association of Investment Companies, a UK trade body, has recommended the Walker report’s guidelines should be extended to all large companies because the regulations should not solely target private equity.