Private Equity

North America

KKR debuts as lead IPO underwriter

The $750m IPO registration of Dollar General marks an important step for the alternative investment firm as it seeks to become a bigger player in the capital markets.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Adveq: Asia on par with US, Europe

The region's rising stature as an investment destination owes primarily to the growth of the Chinese market, according to the Swiss fund of funds manager.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

GIC names heads of Europe, Americas

The Singaporean sovereign fund continues its management overhaul, appointing Lim Chow Kiat and Anthony Lim Weng Kin as respective regional heads.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Terra Firma in $350m US wind power deal

The buyout firm's first US deal is for Everpower Wind Holdings, which it has purchased from renewable-focused Good Energies.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis to build out comms and IR teams

Emerging markets giant Actis is adjusting to life after the closing of its $2.9bn third fund by building up its IR and communications teams.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Trilantic closes in on debut deal

The Lehman Brothers spin-out is investing $130m in portfolio company Enduring Resources, which buys and exploits properties with natural gas resources.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Deeper talent pool

Middle market firms can now gobble up top talent at reasonable compensation levels, and reset consulting agreements, writes Kevin Ley.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

A nearby vintage may be epic

History shows that the best private equity funds are born after the ends of recessions, writes David Snow.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

FDIC establishes rules for private equity bank buyouts

The US banking regulator scaled back its proposed rules, easing certain requirements that had attracted industry criticism including Tier 1 leverage ratios.

4 min read · 05 January 2013

Apollo, Ares vehicles seek $260m via share offerings

The listed business development companies of two major private equity firms plan to use the proceeds for investments and debt repayments.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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