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Marathon man of mystery

The groundbreaking Marathon of Marathons on October 31 is the private equity and infrastructure communities’ largest-ever fundraising effort. This time, Bjorn Tremmerie will be running under his own name

2 min read · 05 January 2013

3i adds partner in North America

European partner Crevan O’Grady, a 13-year veteran of the firm, has transferred to New York from London.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

France softens over 3rd country rules

The EU’s leading opponent to letting foreign private equity firms easily access Europe’s deep capital markets has softened its position.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Why I run: Jordan Robinson

The Athens, Greece Marathon of Marathons will be his 7th such race for JC Flowers managing director Jordan Robinson, who looks forward to the challenge as well as the charitable opportunity to ‘help the innocent’.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Advent top brass: ‘Industry will adapt’

Advent International managing partner John Singer believes the private equity industry will adapt to and survive the changing market conditions, but only once trust is restored.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

CDC faces review on strategy, pay

UK government-backed CDC Group, a significant LP and co-investor in emerging markets, may ramp up direct investment activity.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

South Korean pension fund in race to buy US pipeline stake

Following its acquisition of a stake in Gatwick airport, South Korea’s National Pension Service is now looking to acquire Chevron’s 23.44% stake in US pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline in a deal estimated at $845m.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Endesa gets three binding bids

AXA Private Equity, Goldman Sachs and Macquarie are said to have submitted binding bids for the sale of Endesa’s 4,100-kilometre Spanish gas distribution network earlier this week. The deal could be worth over €700m.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Pera Capital targets €120m for debut Turkey fund

Pera Capital, co-launched by Ashmore Private Equity Turkey co-founder Robert Romain, may get a €15m commitment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

LDC banks £650m from exits in 2010

Lloyds’ captive private equity investor has completed six exits this year, including three trade sales in recent weeks.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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