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HCA shares plummet post-IPOHospital group HCA made headlines in March as the biggest-ever private equity-backed IPO, but the company's share price has since slumped by almost one-third, reigniting debate about the financial health of PE-backed IPOs.
- PE trio in $3.3bn Warner Music exit
The record label backed by Bain Capital, Providence Equity Partners and Thomas H. Lee Partners is to be sold to Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries before the end of Q3 2011.
- HCA raises $3.79bn in largest-ever PE-backed IPO
KKR- and Bain-backed hospital operator HCA's successful IPO has 'signalled' to the market that private equity-backed healthcare companies could be positioned to thrive under healthcare reform in the US.
- Kinder Morgan commences $2.3bn IPO
The offering is poised to become the largest-ever private equity-backed initial offering in the US market for a group of funds managed by Goldman Sachs, Highstar, The Carlyle Group and Riverstone Holdings.
- PE-backed IPO of Nielsen grosses $1.6bn
The television viewership tracking company, owned by a consortium of firms including Blackstone, Carlyle and KKR, has grown in further value after eclipsing its original share price.
- PEC adds 18 members, changes name
The Washington, DC trade group has more than doubled its membership to include mid-market firms, and has created a committee to consider issues relating to the small and mid-market.
- Public market exits surge
Private equity-backed IPOs are on the rise, though their performance has not been as strong as 2009 figures.
- BC and Silver Lake reunite for $3.1bn buyout
The buyout of healthcare services firm MultiPlan will be the third collaboration between the two private equity giants.
- THL partially exits Michael Foods for $1.7bn
Thomas H Lee will sell most of its stake in Michael Foods to GS Capital Partners, giving the company its third PE sponsor.
- Should you join the PEC?
Lobbying organization the Private Equity Council is welcoming more members into the fold – but many firms are cautious about joining a club launched by mega buyout GPs.