Private Equity
Blackstone chief executive Stephen Schwarzman has reportedly told investors it is planning up to 13 exits in the near future.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based private equity firm has made its second significant investment in the renewable energy sector with an agreement to invest in a wind farm off the coast of Germany.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Simmons Bedding saga underscores that firms must be more proactive in touting positive deal outcomes, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The Hong Kong-listed company has bolstered its HK7.6bn bid for AIG’s Taiwanese unit by joining forces with the financial services specialist.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Placement agent Probitas Partners estimates the ‘anemic’ first quarter total partly reflects the glut of first-time fund managers in the market, but limited partners are still favorably predisposed to the asset class and may increase commitments in the second half of the year.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The Italian lower mid-market firm hit the hard cap for its first institutional fund.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Hong Kong-based private equity firm reportedly beat a higher bid and will acquire AIG’s Taiwanese unit for $2.2bn.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The private equity and real estate firm has fallen short of its target, but raised 35% more than Fund II.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
The publicly listed firm's India Growth Opportunity Fund aims to hold a $150m first close by the end of the year.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Actis director Alasdair Maclay also advised delegates gathered at PEI's Infrastructure Investor Forum that the firm’s equity returns expectations have held steady and that entry prices will eventually rise, creating lucrative exit opportunities.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
