Private Equity
Pop singer Michael Jackson’s financial troubles have become a spectator sport the world over, as distressed investor Fortress moves towards foreclosing on the King of Pop’s outstanding debt – and his stake in the valuable Beatles’ catalogue. By Aaron Lovell.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The French pension manager’s €1.5 billion allocation will be its first move into the asset class
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The Washington State Investment Board, one of the largest PE investors, has dropped PCG in favour of Capital Dynamics as exclusive private equity investment advisor.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
A recent high-profile distressed deal in Australia sees the retail trend hit the Southern Hemisphere. By Aaron Lovell.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The Apax- and Duke Street-backed DIY retailer is thought to have suffered from the UK’s retail slump.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
CVC faces a battle for the €1.4 bn Spanish retailer with Permira, the firm it outbid for UK department store Debenhams in 2003.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The global bank has made a move into private equity fund administration with the launch of a private equity platform.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
London-based LBO firm BC Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in hotel and casino operator Hyatt Regency.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The French midmarket buyout firm has hired a new CFO and three investment professionals, including a lateral hire from Chequers Capital.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The London-headquartered law firm has promoted Jonathan Blake, the head of its private equity group, to senior partner.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
