Private Equity
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush will meet with financial executives at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts’ Manhattan office on Jan. 7 to discuss his possible campaign for the presidency in 2016, sources told Buyouts.
2 min read · 07 January 2015
Paine & Partners’ deal pipeline for its $893 million flagship fund includes more than 30 investment opportunities, firm President Kevin Schwartz said. Paine & Partners Capital Fund IV held a final close on Dec. 18, beating its original target by $93 million.
2 min read · 06 January 2015
The Copenhagen-based firm is looking to wrap up fundraising before the summer
2 min read · 06 January 2015
While it is difficult to get a true read on how a fund is faring until four or five years have passed, Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada has a bunch of young funds that are showing promise. The accompanying table shows the top three funds by investment multiple in the Nevada PERS private equity portfolio for each vintage going back to 2010; the data is current as of year-end 2013.
1 min read · 05 January 2015
Oaktree Capital Management expects to invest as much as 75 percent of its latest $3 billion real estate offering in commercial real estate and non-U.S. assets, according to a fund presentation made available by the Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System. Ohio Highway Patrol committed $10 million to the fund in December.
2 min read · 05 January 2015
The outcome of the UK’s general election and the work of the newly appointed European Commissioners will create the biggest risks for fund managers, say market sources
2 min read · 05 January 2015
There was no slowdown in activity over Christmas with KKR netting a 3.9x return from Alliance Boots and BC Partners agreeing to sell half of its stake in Turkey’s largest supermarket chain
2 min read · 05 January 2015
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors is targeting $1.5 billion for an energy income fund that will invest in natural gas assets, according to a summary of key terms provided by a limited partner.
2 min read · 30 December 2014
The Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System named private equity as its top “area of focus” in 2015, according to December 18 meeting materials made available by the retirement system.
1 min read · 29 December 2014
Healthcare and business services specialist Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe held a first close on $1.7 billion for its 12th flagship fund in December, with plans for additional “rolling” closes in 2015, according to a market source.
1 min read · 29 December 2014
