Private Equity
More than two years after buying Tank Holdings Corp., Leonard Green & Partners is getting some money back.
1 min read · 15 March 2015
Dry powder totaled $535 billion as of June 30, 2014 in the United States, and more than a quarter of it (28 percent) comes from vintage-2014 funds, according to PitchBook Data Inc. Add in leverage and we’re talking about well over a trillion dollars in spending power. It’s a great time to raise money. But will it prove to be a case of too much money chasing too few deals?
1 min read · 13 March 2015
The final quarter of the year was a strong one for M&A in the United States and Europe, finishing with more than $400 billion in transaction value and 3,777 deals, according to data provider PitchBook Data Inc. Tailwinds included a reasonably strong economic recovery in the United States and easy credit. For the year the figures were nearly $1.3 trillion in transaction value and 17,357 deals, up from $1 trillion and 15,453 deals in 2013.
1 min read · 13 March 2015
The allocation is a direct commitment through the emerging managers program
1 min read · 13 March 2015
Both asset classes posted positive returns through the 3Q of the year despite headwinds
1 min read · 12 March 2015
The pension’s annual report shows an overall 2014 return of $1.7bn
1 min read · 12 March 2015
David Wolmer will become general counsel and COO
1 min read · 11 March 2015
Bain Capital will acquire the company in a $2.4bn all-cash deal
1 min read · 10 March 2015
The Utah-based growth equity firm is in market for its third fund
1 min read · 10 March 2015
The energy and metal industries research company was reported to be preparing an IPO just last week
2 min read · 10 March 2015
