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When the journey is not over: performance vesting beyond an IPO

Two trends are becoming increasingly relevant for mid- to large-cap private equity buyouts: performance-based vesting and the increasing frequency of companies choosing an exit involving the public securities markets.

4 min read · 07 February 2022

Booster shot: How covid accelerated private equity marketing

When I started my career over 15 years ago, PE folks would laugh at me or roll their eyes when I talked about proactive brand management. This is no longer the case.

3 min read · 02 February 2022

SEC proposes drastic disclosure enhancements around GP-led deals, clawbacks

The proposal comes as the SEC under chairman Gary Gensler puts private equity under tighter scrutiny.

3 min read · 27 January 2022

Off-duty: Blackstone's Joe Baratta on gravel biking, Cloud Cuckoo Land and the Dallas Cowboys

Baratta's shares his New Year's resolution, books he's reading and high and low career moments, as well as his fantasy management role in the NFL.

1 min read · 10 January 2022

Off-duty: Carlyle's Brian Bernasek on history, mentors and The Splendid and the Vile

We asked the managing director a few personal questions regarding what he does with his spare time when he's not working the private equity salt mines.

2 min read · 06 January 2022

The Great Resignation is great news for private equity investors

As managers set out to establish their own practices, sophisticated LPs have a potential once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to identify and invest in a select few who will define the next generation of private equity.

4 min read · 04 January 2022

Ask the experts: Five big names forecast what lies ahead in 2022

Will dealmaking roar on or will GPs instead exercise restraint? Will vigorous fundraising continue or will LPs pull back? And how will the industry manage a full agenda of pressing issues, including everything from ESG to transparency?

10 min read · 03 January 2022

Infrastructure giant GIP made hash of fees, disclosures, SEC says

Global Infrastructure Partners' fees may have been opaque even to the firm, SEC settlement suggests.

3 min read · 23 December 2021

Rajeev Amara, founder of Arcline, on supply chain, inflation challenges

Amara spoke with Buyouts about what types of companies the firm is avoiding, and seeking, in the high-priced, inflationary environment.

5 min read · 10 December 2021

Five tips for outsourcing finance functions

From tech requirements to clear communication, here are some key considerations for finding an outsourcing partner.

5 min read · 01 December 2021

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