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KKR in talks with banks for First Data deal(3)KKR is reportedly unlikely to yield much on debt terms.
- Club deal lawsuit dismissed(2)
An antitrust lawsuit alleging that KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle, Bain and nine other buyout groups fixed bids relating to club deals has been dismissed, though the plaintiffs are permitted to file a new suit with the same claim.
- KKR discloses credit concerns, confirms DOJ investigation(3)
Changing debt markets are causing deal costs to increase and threatening returns, KKR said in a regulatory filing today. The firm also acknowledged its cooperation with an investigation into club deals by the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division.
- Club deal lawsuit dismissed
An antitrust lawsuit alleging that KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle, Bain and nine other buyout groups fixed bids relating to club deals has been dismissed, though the plaintiffs are permitted to file a new suit with the same claim.
- KKR says IPO still on track(2)
KKR has refuted a UK media report that the buyout firm has postponed its planned $1.25 billion IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
- KKR says IPO still on track
KKR has refuted a UK media report that the buyout firm has postponed its planned $1.25 billion IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
- GP dollars flood K Street(2)
KKR recently augmented its tax lobbying capability - and it’s not alone. Buyout shops are spending millions on Washington’s K Street - synonymous with the Capitol’s powerful lobbyists - as US lawmakers mull legislation that would increase taxes.
- Boots syndication could take up to a year
The syndication of the remaining tranche of Alliance Boots debt could take up to a year after a double blow to the company.
- AIC endorses Walker reporting guidelines for all large companies
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.
- AFL-CIO backs TXU buyout(2)
The AFL-CIO has sent a letter to TXU shareholders recommending that they approve KKR’s and TPG’s buyout bid, which will be voted on 7 September.