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Who’s responsible?The largest private equity firms in the world have committed to consider socially responsible investment guidelines. Is this all just PR window dressing? asks Christopher Witkowsky.
- Mega-firms embrace socially responsible investing
Some of the world’s biggest private equity firms – including KKR, Blackstone, Carlyle, Permira, Providence, Apax and Apollo – have committed to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when making investments.
- Italian buyouts soar despite 2H 2008 slowdown
Despite a tail-off in the second half, the total value of deals in the world’s seventh-largest economy almost doubled to $12bn in 2008 compared with the previous year.
- BCE sues for C$1.2bn break-up fee
The telecom company has filed a lawsuit against Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Providence Equity Partners and Madison Dearborn Partners arguing that it is owed payment following the consortium’s cancellation of the agreed C$52bn take-private.
- A new chapter
The death of the BCE deal marks the end of one cycle but signals hope for another, writes Suzanne Weinstock.
- BCE sale falls through
After a protracted 18-month sale process, the Ontario Teachers’-led consortium has finally pulled the plug on what would have been the largest buyout ever. The shareholders of BCE are now looking to secure a C$1.2bn break-up fee.
- BCE denies alternative offer
The Canadian telecom giant said it received no alternative offer from its private equity suitors over its record $40bn take-private. Ontario Teachers' and Providence Equity Partners were reportedly contemplating minority stakes.
- BCE buyout hits another snag
KPMG has told BCE that it cannot deliver a solvency opinion before the 11 December scheduled closing of the $42bn transaction.
- Private equity-backed companies turn to PIK
A report from Moody's Corporate Finance reveals an increase in private equity-backed companies that are electing to use their payment-in-kind option to make interest payments.
- BlackBerry Partners Fund hires two
The fund’s co-managers, JLA Ventures and RBC Venture Partners, have each contributed a new hire to the smartphone-focused venture capital group. The additions of Marc Faucher and Matt Golden bring the head count to eight.