Private Equity

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Pennsylvania Schools bets big on private debt

The $50.8bn retirement system committed almost $950m to private debt funds at its meeting last month, focusing its strategy on the US and European mid-markets.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Roark widens LP base in race to $1.5bn

The Neal Aronson-led firm welcomed new investors into its third vehicle, which will continue Roark’s strategy of investing in well-known brands like Arby’s and Cinnabon.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

ABRY, ICV get nod from Illinois Muni

Telecom- and media-focused ABRY received $25m, while ICV Capital was awarded $20m. The latter was part of a mandate for minority-owned funds.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Landmark seeks $2.5bn for 15th fund

The secondary firm, founded in 1989, is seeking capital for its latest effort.

1 min read · 17 January 2013

Four firms set up private equity network

The co-operative network is designed to help the firms leverage each other's knowledge of markets in Europe, and could be expanded in due course to include other regions.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

GIP raises record $8.25bn

Global Infrastructure Partners’ second fund – the largest infrastructure fund ever raised – has reached its revised hard cap, bringing its assets under management to more than $15bn.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

CD&R hires former Bayer exec as advisor

Manfred Schneider oversaw the pharmaceutical company’s expansion in North American and Asian markets during his 10 year tenure as chairman.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

AIP, EQT, Headland lead pack in PEI's Operational Excellence Awards

American Industrial Partners, EQT and Headland Capital won the overall Americas, EMEA and Asia categories in PEI's inaugural Operational Excellence Awards.

3 min read · 17 January 2013

Actis signals healthcare push

A $32m investment in a Sri Lankan hospital chain speaks to the firm's desire to put more emphasis on healthcare deals.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

Roark takes massage business off Sentinel’s hands

Sentinel has sealed its third exit of the year with the sale of Massage Envy, which has generated $1bn in sales during the previous 12 months.

2 min read · 17 January 2013

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