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Hands defends carry taxGuy Hands, chief executive of Terra Firma and one of the UK private equity industry’s most forthright advocates, has defended the current tax treatment of carried interest. He believes it is right to distinguish it from other types of remuneration, since it rewards “long-term capital investment” by buyout executives.
- Buyout groups create €10bn European broadcast giant(2)
Buyout firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Permira have been given the go-ahead to complete the merger of their portfolio companies ProSiebenSat.1 and SBS Broadcasting, which is likely to realise a strong return for the two firms.
- KKR brings two on board(3)
The private equity giant has named as senior advisors the former CFO of Siemens and the former CEO of Agere Systems.
- Pension showdown looms for Canada’s BCE
Teachers’ is the latest, major Canadian pension fund to enter take-private talks for $30 billion telecom giant BCE. Like the pensions in the two other bidding groups, Teacher’s has partnered with a heavyweight US private equity firm.
- Brown promises to keep City competitive
The UK prime minister in waiting promised his continued support for the City of London, the heart of the UK financial services industry, and appointed Permira’s managing partner as an advisor.
- Buyout execs escape committee’s ire(3)
After last week’s mauling, the private equity industry gave a solid account of itself at the latest evidence session of the UK Parliament’s investigation, welcoming the Treasury’s review of the tax regime, but warning of consequences if the UK became less competitive.
- Lehman launches fund of funds IPO(2)
The US investment bank with $18 billion in unlisted investments, is the latest private equity operator looking to take advantage of the private equity boom by creating a permanent capital vehicle.
- Lehman launches fund of funds IPO
The US investment bank with $18 billion in unlisted investments, is the latest private equity operator looking to take advantage of the private equity boom by creating a permanent capital vehicle.
- Longreach to acquire control of Taiwan’s EnTie Bank(3)
The Longreach Group, a largely Japan-focused private equity firm, has joined a number of other international buyout firms to invest in a bank in Taiwan where the fragmented industry is undergoing consolidation.
- KKR brings two on board(2)
The private equity giant has named as senior advisors the former CFO of Siemens and the former CEO of Agere Systems.