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Direct-focused OMERS opens in New YorkThe C$53bn pension system has been expanding its reach beyond Canada as it works to become a direct private equity investor, moving away from making external fund commitments.
- OMERS bets on US dental services
OMERS Private Equity has purchased Michigan-based Great Expressions Dental Centers, a ‘recession resistant’ business, according to the Toronto-based pension.
- Canadian buyouts reach highest level since 2008
Private equity deal flow surged 40% in Q2 2011 compared to the same period last year, while fundraising in the first half of the year more than quadrupled compared to the first half of 2010.
- Flotilla of deals suggests fair wind for shipping
Private equity interest in the shipping and port logistics sector is on the rise, with more than $2bn of recent deals suggesting firms are increasingly drawn to infrastructure-related assets.
- OMERS seals first European takeover
In line with its pledge to do more direct private equity deals, the Canadian pension fund will buy ship servicing company V.group in a deal worth $520m.
- OMERS PE portfolio soars amid strategy shift
OMERS Private Equity’s portfolio recorded a 22.2% return in 2010, as the Canadian LP continues moving away from fund commitments in favour of direct investments.
- OMERS PE returns 22.2%
The Toronto-based pension fund’s private equity platform returned 22.2%, beating last year's returns but underperforming its benchmark.
- Realisation of former BOSIF portfolio begins
Cavendish Square Partners, the Coller-backed owner of the former Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance private equity portfolio, has begun divesting its assets with the £450m sale of Vue Cinemas to London-based Doughty Hanson.
- OMERS buys utilities contractor from Kohlberg & Co.
The United States Infrastructure Corporation finds and marks where underground gas, telephone, electrical or cable lines are located before construction begins.
- Private equity boosts OMERS' 2009 results
The Canadian pension reported above-benchmark returns for its investments in private equity and infrastructure last year, with 13.9% and 10.9% respectively.