Private Equity

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Maryland commits almost $1bn to private equity

The pension made a host of private equity and real estate commitments in the fourth quarter, and plans on staying active in 2010, said Mansco Perry, Maryland's CIO.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

London deal ends busy year for CD&R

The nearly £400m buyout of used-car dealership BCA means Clayton Dubilier has invested the first $1bn of its new $5bn fund.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Natixis considers platform merger

Following reports that secondaries firms are running the rule over Natixis Private Equity’s sprawling assets, the group is considering merging two of its direct investment firms.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Year-End Spotlight: GPs spot an exit route

A long-awaited chance to realise some investments was presented to financial sponsors when the public markets bubbled back to life.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

US healthcare deals abound amid uncertainty

The future of the US healthcare system is uncertain, but GPs remain optimistic about investment opportunities.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Whatever happened to the mega deals?

PEI examines the state of 15 of the largest leveraged buyout transactions struck during the credit bubble and discovers good, bad and indifferent performances

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Five Mile gains 50% stake in iconic NYC building

A debt-for-equity swap has given the Connecticut-based private equity and real estate firm a substantial stake in the former New York Times headquarters.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Year-End Spotlight: Listed funds cap ‘dreadful’ 2009

A number of factors led to a battering of listed private equity funds over the last 12 months.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Secondaries, mid-market firms battle for PEI awards

Several heated contests have emerged in The Private Equity International Awards 2009, including a close fight for top European mid-market firm between Advent, Bridgepoint, Silverfleet and Electra.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Tainted by association

Dubai World's debt problems have cast a slur on the region's reputation, but investors should avoid forming a link between government capital and private capital.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

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