Private Equity
The largest Russian private equity deal in years could help quell fears of corruption and political risk that have kept investors out of the country for decades.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Extreme volatility in the public market is forcing investors to once again rethink their exposure to private equity, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
CVC, no stranger to partnering with entrepreneurs after investing in F1 with Bernie Ecclestone, has acquired a majority stake in a gym chain owned by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The global private equity firm’s second growth fund will split its investments between the US and Asia, focusing primarily on China and Southeast Asia.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
Following much demur from the buyout industry, the Australian government has released draft legislation addressing tax uncertainties, although they are unlikely to fully appease GPs.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Mexican venture capital firm is targeting seed capital, venture and growth capital investments to capitalise on the country’s rapidly developing alternative asset ecosystem.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The $12.1bn pension system made three recent commitments, including a $15m re-up to Lexington Capital Partners’ seventh secondaries fund.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
Cerberus’ abandoned deal to acquire US hotel chain Innkeepers may signal a return of firms exercising Material Adverse Change or Material Adverse Effect Clauses in response to global market uncertainty.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
As the US government forms partnerships with the private sector to boost employment and kick-start depressed regions, private equity fund managers have a chance to shine, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The Canada Pension Plan’s private equity portfolio increased to C$24.1bn during the first quarter of the fiscal year, helping the pension’s total assets reach a record C$153.2bn.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
