Private Equity
We'll be unwinding for the holidays, but we look forward to resuming normal service on Jan 2. Check back here for the views of leading professionals on what they expect in 2013.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Gramercy executives David Britts and Gustavo Ferraro are encouraged by the development of tech-based improvements to mid-market companies in Latin America.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The $11bn retirement system will focus on expanding existing relationships with private equity fund managers as it increases its target allocation from 5% to 10%.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
The energy-focused firm, led by Ken Hersh, has sold a minority stake to help build a ‘sustainable’ franchise model to ensure the future stability of NGP.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Gaby Abdelnour will join the global buyout fund as a senior advisor six months after retiring as JPMorgan’s Asia Pacific chairman and chief executive.
1 min read · 17 January 2013
A steady stream of realisations, along with more realistic discounts, will put listed firms on a more secure footing next year. This should bring good value to shareholders, says LPEQ’s Ross Butler.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
The Carlyle Group, FountainVest Partners and CITIC Capital will take the US-listed Chinese company private in China’s largest ever leveraged buyout.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
Key buyouts emerged in 2012, but small cap deals have been the highlight in Japan.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
As LPs in Asia mature, the reasons they choose to sell will increasingly involve portfolio management, according to Jason Sambanju, managing director and co-head of Asia at Paul Capital.
3 min read · 17 January 2013
Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners’ $500m debut vehicle picked up a $100m commitment from the Oregon Investment Council at its meeting Wednesday.
2 min read · 17 January 2013
