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GI Partners makes German mortgage pushThe transatlantic firm is once again supporting the launch of a real estate-related invesment company.
- Spreading its tentacles
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- Secondaries, mid-market firms battle for PEI awards
Several heated contests have emerged in The Private Equity International Awards 2009, including a close fight for top European mid-market firm between Advent, Bridgepoint, Silverfleet and Electra.
- TowerBrook launches $700m lender
Canadian pension plan OMERS is among co-investors in the European venture, which will be led by Tim Flynn, Goldman Sachs’ former European head of leveraged finance.
- Future Fund's private equity commitments surge
The Australian sovereign wealth fund's exposure to private equity grew 520% year-over-year.
- PE-backed Ellen Tracy faces forced bankruptcy request
Asian creditors of the women’s fashion brand are trying to force it into bankruptcy. Ellen Tracy is owned by Wilco Consumer Capital, Radius Partners and Windsong Brands.
- Bankruptcy battles
In several high-profile cases, investment performance will be determined by how well the GPs perform in bankruptcy situations, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- TowerBrook tangles with GTCR in bankruptcy battle
TowerBrook has its sights on forcing the bankruptcy of a floundering portfolio company, Wilton Holdings, in which GTCR and co-investor Martha Stewart have some $200m in equity.
- Life after leverage
Mega-firms with dry powder are breaking the LBO mould to get deals done, writes Toby Mitchenall.
- TowerBrook, GI Partners launch $1bn commercial RE lender
UBS’ former head of global commercial real estate will head Ladder Capital Finance, while Alan Fishman, CEO of Washington Mutual until its collapse in September, will serve as chairman.