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Congressmen want inquiry into telecom, media buyouts(3)As private equity’s tax treatment continues to be examined on Capitol Hill, two congressmen have asked the Federal Communications Commission to analyse private equity deals in the telecom and media industries.
- Branson launches first Virgin buyout fund(3)
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is making its first ever foray into institutional private equity, raising a $400 million Virgin Green fund to invest in renewable energy opportunities.
- Alternative assets boost CalSTRS returns(3)
Alternative assets returned 27.6 percent to CalSTRS last fiscal year. Though less than last year’s 32 percent return, CalSTRS’ alternative assets outperformed the portfolio as a whole by around 7 percentage points.
- Tchenguiz blocks Sainsbury’s bid(3)
The real estate entrepreneur has reportedly rejected Delta Two’s offer of £6-a-share, leaving the Qatari firm scrambling to increase its offer.
- Citi makes two Turkish venture investments(3)
The venture capital business of Citi Alternative Investments has bought stakes in two Turkey-quoted retail companies as it seeks to increase its exposure to the region.
- Demand still exceeds supply in Asia
The Asian private equity market continues to grow at a rapid rate, but a new report questions whether there are enough quality managers to invest the vast sums pouring into the asset class. James Taylor reports.
- Buyout firms generate record IPO volume
Private equity-backed IPOs have hit record levels of $32.4bn this year, according to data provider Dealogic, despite heavy criticism for the performance of high-profile offerings like Sports Direct and private equity-backed Debenhams.
- Tchenguiz blocks Sainsbury’s bid(2)
The real estate entrepreneur has reportedly rejected Delta Two’s offer of £6-a-share, leaving the Qatari firm scrambling to increase its offer.
- Shareholders approve TXU
After months of disputes surrounding TPG and KKR’s $45 billion buyout of TXU, shareholders have voted in favour of the deal.
- Tchenguiz blocks Sainsbury’s bid
The real estate entrepreneur has reportedly rejected Delta Two’s offer of £6-a-share, leaving the Qatari firm scrambling to increase its offer.