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MoD approves QinetiQ IPOThe UK’s Ministry of Defence has given the go-ahead for a planned February flotation of the Carlyle-backed defence research laboratory.
- From bubbles to bigger bets
A few months after CalPERS chief investment officer Mark Anson warned of a private equity “bubble”, the board of the California pension fund will soon decide whether to give him more autonomy in making private equity allocation decisions. By Paul Fruchbom
- Carlyle adds ex-ITT head as special advisor
The global private equity powerhouse has named Louis Giuliano, former head of ITT Industries, as an advisor in the aerospace, defense, industrial and auto sectors.
- Carlyle closes €450m European CLO fund
Having closed its first collateralised loan obligation fund, Carlyle’s European leveraged finance division has brought in a new CFO.
- Focus-Target merger to create media giant in China
The marriage of China’s leading and second largest media groups, both backed by private equity firms, marks the first major private sector merger in the country.
- Carlyle tech fund buys French science co
The global private equity firm has acquired Cameca, a French semiconductor and scientific instrument manufacturer whose products are used by NASA to examine extra-terrestrial “stardust” particles.
- Land of rising deal flow
Japan has seen only muted new deal activity so far in 2005, but the foundations are being laid for a strong finish to the season.
- Carlyle abandons Russian fund
The US buyout giant has given up its attempts to raise a $300m Russian fund due to lack of investor interest.
- Warburg Pincus completes $2.45bn energy deal
Warburg Pincus’ Targa Resources has completed its $2.45bn acquisition of Dynegy’s midstream services business. Hurricane Katrina-related damage to two of the company’s natural gas processing plants had threatened the transaction.
- Carlyle/Riverstone III amasses $2.45bn warchest
Carlyle/Riverstone, less than two years after closing on $1.1bn in commitments for its second fund, has amassed $2.45bn for its follow up effort.