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CalPERS commits nearly $1bn to PE in JulyThe latest monthly report from the largest US pension fund shows its commitment to two private equity funds totalling almost $1bn, while it decided to forego committing to a KKR vehicle.
- Oregon commits $250m to Permira
The west-coast pension fund has made its first commitment to the London-based private equity firm.
- GIC and Silver Lake back Ancestry.com in $2.6bn deal
Current investors Permira, Spectrum Equity, Ancestry’s management and GIC will continue to own the majority of the company.
- Friday Letter Business as usual
The long-awaited European Parliament’s proposal to regulate private equity seems unlikely to affect the buyout industry after all – and bodes well for US GPs, too.
- Still turning Japanese
KKR and Permira have made some senior level personnel changes in recent months, as their endeavours to crack the tough Japanese buyout market continue, writes Yvette Choo.
- Permira’s co-head of Japan office leaves
The buyout firm’s Tokyo office is left under the steerage of Alex Emery following Tomoya Shiraishi’s departure to 'pursue personal interests'.
- Euro sceptic
The European Parliament’s proposal to regulate private equity seems unlikely to change things much at all, writes Toby Mitchenall.
- Apax, Permira preferred bidders for Inmarsat
The two private equity firms have been granted preferred bidder status for the UK-based satellite operator in a deal valuing the business at around £900m.