Private Equity
The $12.4bn retirement system has a 5% target allocation to private equity and $170m for the asset class in 2013.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
The firm will pay a six-figure penalty and return approximately $2.3m in capital commitments to investors as part of its settlement with regulators.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The firm has raised roughly $150m more than its predecessor fund, attracting the majority of commitments from existing limited partners.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment, writes Sam Sutton
7 min read · 21 September 2013
Private equity firms completed more than 100 acquisitions in insurance-related companies during 2011 and 2012 and will increase investments in the sector in 2013, according to Deloitte.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The firm has appointed William Charlton, a lecturer at the University of Texas, who will take on some of the responsibilities of former partner Garth Troxell.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
China’s cross-border deals can go sour without local knowledge, according to Mandarin Capital, which has facilitated 10 deals between Chinese and Italian companies.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Marlin Equity Partners, targeting $1bn for Fund IV, will likely close the fund in lightning-quick time as LPs scramble to find a place in the vehicle.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
Apollo Global Management and Metropoulos & Co’s $410m bid for some of Hostess’ most well-known bakeries and brands will be considered by US Bankruptcy Court next week.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
TPG has made a leveraged buyout of poultry producer Inghams Enterprises, winning an eight-month-long bidding process.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
