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Deloitte appoints PwC PE expertChris Hyams has joined the private equity transaction services group at Deloitte from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Paris office.
- 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
- Fitch warns on European retail LBOs
A tough trading environment for retailers could impact negatively on leveraged buyouts and recapitalisations in the sector, according to a new report from Fitch.
- A taxing dilemma
As distressed firms reap profits off the rock bottom prices found in the wake of the 1997 to 1998 South Korean financial crisis, the government—responding to public opinion—is turning against the foreign investors, as Aaron Lovell reports.
- PE-backed leverage deals up more than 30%
Latest figures from data provider Dealogic have confirmed the enormous amount of liquidity in the debt markets that was available for private equity deals in 2005.
- Texas Pacific invests in MobilCom
The US firm has paid €265 million for the majority of France Telecom’s stake in the German mobile phone operator.
- China’s Lenovo in PE pact
Texas Pacific Group, General Atlantic and Newbridge Capital are providing Chinese computer maker Lenovo with $350m for the acquisition of IBM’s personal computer business, in exchange for up to a 12.4 percent stake in Lenovo itself.
- Burlington Coat Factory goes to Bain
More than six months after Burlington Coat Factory announced it was looking at strategic alternatives, Bain Capital has agreed to acquire the apparel retailer for $2.06bn.
- Lenovo buys IBM unit, agrees PE deal
The Chinese company has completed the $1.25bn purchase of IBM’s personal computing unit and agreed to a $350m investment from three private equity firms.
- PE consortium floats PanAmSat for $900m
The IPO of $18 per share was less than the amount expected by the KKR-led group of investors.