Private Equity
PE firms globally are more confident about the availability of leverage, with the exception of Indian GPs who find it ‘very difficult’ to obtain, according to a Grant Thornton report.
2 min read · 07 November 2013
The $25bn pension committed $50m each to funds managed by Asia Alternatives, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, FSN Capital, and GTCR.
2 min read · 07 November 2013
Sovereign wealth funds and large public pensions are shaking up the industry by increasingly seeking direct investments, says Antoine Dréan, founder of placement agent Triago and online platform Palico.
3 min read · 07 November 2013
Following the recapitalisation, Permira will have returned nearly half of all invested capital from its €11bn Fund IV.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The deal, which is the first investment from Bridges’ Social Impact Bond Fund, comes just weeks after Bridges closed its third Sustainable Growth Fund on £125m, above its £100m target.
3 min read · 23 October 2013
Even with LPs still committing to emerging market funds, fundraising for such vehicles is declining, with Asia totals flat, according to PEI’s Research & Analytics division.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The firm will acquire a majority stake in The Ambassador Theatre Group in a deal that values the company at £350 million, according to a source familiar with the matter.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The $25bn pension committed $50m each to funds managed by Asia Alternatives, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, FSN Capital, and GTCR.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The London-listed firm will acquire a majority stake in US-headquartered JMJ Associates, a management consultant with an enterprise value of $175m.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
IK managed to attract 16 new LPs for its IK VII fund, including a substantial increase in its North American investor base, despite suffering from the negative sentiment towards Europe
4 min read · 23 October 2013
