Private Equity
KKR has recruited George Bilicic, a Lazard banker, who advised the firm on its $45bn TXU buyout, as it plans to launch a $5bn infrastructure fundraising, according to a report.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The management consultant has recruited three partners to its London office strengthening and diversifying its team.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The $15 billion of capital raised or targeted for infrastructure investment this week is one route for investors, managers and their banking partners to escape the credit mire, writes Nicholas Lockley
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The UK asset management firm is preparing to cross the pond and has appointed Eric Nelson to spearhead sales for US alternatives.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The private equity investment unit of UK-based Standard Life Group has hired Eric Albertson to lead its growing US team, which last year suffered an executive exodus.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The years leading up to 2007 generated rising returns for buyout firms, as investors made use of highly favourable conditions in the credit markets.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
A letter sent to Apollo limited partners explains the fund’s IRR will drop only minimally if an investment in the now-bankrupt housewares giant is marked down to zero.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The global alternative investment firm has sealed its first deal in Greece. It acquired a majority stake in Neochimiki from the public markets, in the latest of Carlyle’s investments in the chemicals sector.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The global private energy specialist has broadened its investment scope with a $300m biofuel investment, as it considers increasing its attention to renewables.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
A Goldman Sachs-led consortium lost out to Citi Infrastructure Investors and Spanish infrastructure operator Abertis Infraestructuras in what is potentially the largest toll road privatisation in US history.
3 min read · 04 January 2013
