Private Equity
Dividend recaps in the United States have rebounded strongly in the first half of the year, following a lull that coincided with amped-up concerns over the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Look for more dividend recaps in the second half as creditors continue to warm to the relatively high-yielding loans and sponsors remain eager to return distributions to limited partners.
1 min read · 20 July 2012
Pharos Capital Group, a firm founded by Kneeland Youngblood and former executives at Goldman Sachs, has secured $170 million in commitments from investors for its third growth equity fund, according to a source.
2 min read · 16 July 2012
3 min read · 16 July 2012
1 min read · 16 July 2012
2 min read · 16 July 2012
1 min read · 16 July 2012
The M&A exit scene during the latest second quarter through June 20 had less activity compared to the same period a year earlier, and compared to the preceding quarter. U.S.-based financial sponsors completed 73 exits during the period, and those with reported financial terms combined for about $9.6 billion.
4 min read · 02 July 2012
Buyout and mezzanine shops based in the United States have secured about $85 billion collectively in capital so far this year.
1 min read · 02 July 2012
Buyout and mezzanine shops in the U.S. have collectively secured roughly $74.5 billion this year. The latest tally reflects the activities of many firms, such as Harvest Partners LLC. The firm secured more for its Harvest Partners VI LP, which now has $1.03 billion in commitments towards its $1.1 billion target.
1 min read · 18 June 2012
2 min read · 18 June 2012
