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Side Letter: Emerging manager takeaways; BC Partners' pet peeve; end of ElectraWhat's top of mind for Europe's emerging managers? Plus: Senator Warren on the prowl again and an $18 billion UK pension makes a foray into PE. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Listed PE for the picking, Qiming's timing, re-ups are WellcomeShould secondaries funds be eyeing London-listed private equity trusts? Plus, Wellcome Trust's focus on existing managers and the timing of Qiming's latest fundraise. Side Letter will be back again on Tuesday. Until then, here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Epiris eyes final close - exclusiveThe firm has raised £800m for its first fund since its 30-year tenure as manager of the Electra Private Equity portfolio came to an end.
Electra: Edward Bramson's poker faceEdward Bramson’s game plan has not always been clear, but his activist approach to Electra Private Equity has resulted in significant gains for shareholders.
The slow democratisation of private equityThe challenge of getting individual investors into the asset class is spurring plenty of innovation, yet the simplest solution – listed private equity – appears to be losing its shine.
- Listed PE buffeted by Brexit market freefall
Listed firms have avoided the share price battering felt by the banks, but are not totally unscathed.
- Electra calls time on investment manager
The listed investment trust has served notice on Electra Partners, which currently manages its portfolio on an exclusive basis.
- Electra appoints former RAC chief as chairman
Neil Johnson will assume the post as the London-listed investment trust undergoes a strategic review.
- Electra reshuffles board
Newly appointed board member and Sherborne Investors representative Edward Bramson has been appointment chairman of the management engagement committee that oversees its relationship with Electra Partners.
- Shareholder activism is on the rise
Developments at Electra Private Equity this week are a reminder to all listed private equity firms that the sector is not immune from shareholder disruption.