American Securities Capital Partners has closed its largest fund ever with total commitments of $1bn.
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Private equity investor INVESCO Private Capital is preparing the sale of bonds backed by private equity fund investments as part of a $207 million securitisation.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest pension fund in the US, has announced its intention to increase its allocation to shares while decreasing its exposure to private equity and real estate.
Christian Lange joins the European bank as part of an effort to expand its leveraged finance team.
Spire Capital Partners and Wachovia Capital Partners have teamed up to acquire publisher American Community Newspapers from existing investors including Weiss, Peck & Greer.
The insurance giant’s Global Investment Group announced a $239 million final close for Private Equity Portfolio III, a combination of international, domestic and secondary funds of funds as well as a direct investment fund.
The New York defense and aerospace investor has agreed to acquire the aviation maintenance and security training provider from Computer Sciences Corp.
The New York buyout firm has distributed more than $2.5bn to limited partners in 2004.
The San Francisco consumer goods specialist has promoted Alex Panos to partner and managing director.