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Providence's Asia team suffers another departurePatrick Corso has stepped down from the firm’s Hong Kong office, Providence’s fourth senior-level departure in the region since 2008.
- Long-time IR head exits Providence
13-year Providence veteran Julie Fisher has left as the firm has expanded its IR operation into a multi-asset, global team headed by a former Goldman Sachs executive hired in May.
- Univision in talks with banks about 2014 IPO - sources
U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc has in recent weeks held discussions with banks about an initial public offering, according to three people familiar with the matter, as strong stock markets encourage private equity owners to seek exits for their portfolio companies, sister news service Reuters reported.
- Univision in talks with banks about 2014 IPO - Reuters
U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications Inc has in recent weeks held discussions with banks about an initial public offering, according to three people familiar with the matter, as strong stock markets encourage private equity owners to seek exits for their portfolio companies.
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- Judge dismisses Providence and Apollo from collusion case
With the removal of the two mega private equity firms, eight others remain accused of colluding to keep deal prices low during the credit bubble era.
- Providence reaches finish line on Fund VII
The Jonathan Nelson-led firm, which hit the $5bn mark as expected on its latest flagship vehicle, continues to raise capital for its third debt-related fund.
- EQT's and Goldman’s ISS appoints chairman
Sir Charles Allen, the former chairman of EMI and CEO of ITV, joins at a time when the Danish group's private equity owners are gearing the business up again for an IPO.
- Thomas H Lee dismissed from collusion lawsuit
Seven mega-firms remain on trial in the long-running US case.
- Shamrock Capital to sell Learfield to Providence Equity
Providence Equity Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in Learfield Communications. Financial terms weren't announced. Shamrock Capital Advisors is the seller. Jefferson City, Missouri-based Learfield manages the athletic multimedia rights for more than 50 collegiate institutions and associations through its Learfield Sports operating unit.