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Carlyle closes third CLO fund this yearThe Carlyle Group has closed its third new-issue CLO fund of the last 12 months as its ‘Global Market Strategies’ platform continues to expand.
- Growing frequency
Watch for more sovereign wealth funds to buy stakes in venerable LBO shops, says Palico's Antoine Dréan
- Carlyle closes energy mezz fund on $1.4bn
The firm’s first energy mezzanine fund collected nearly double its $750m target and has already made six investments in both power generation and oil and gas assets.
- CDC joins Carlyle Africa deal
The $65m finance facility will be CDC’s first investment since its strategy change in September 2012.
- Carlyle raises $1.1bn for US mid-market
The firm’s latest SME-focused fund has done four deals so far and is currently 20% deployed.
- Carlyle picks up fundraising momentum
The firm – whose co-founder Bill Conway called the US the best investment destination at present – has secured $9.4bn in new commitments in 2012, 40% more than in 2011.
- KKR exits first US distressed deal
The firm, which launched its formal distressed team in 2010, has begun raising a dedicated fund for the strategy.
- Southeast Asia: A story develops
Global firms are moving in, regional firms are investing, and valuations may go higher.
- Maine doubles private equity target
The $11bn retirement system will focus on expanding existing relationships with private equity fund managers as it increases its target allocation from 5% to 10%.
- NGP sells stake to Carlyle
The energy-focused firm, led by Ken Hersh, has sold a minority stake to help build a ‘sustainable’ franchise model to ensure the future stability of NGP.