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How the GPs rate the LPs 2007 SURVEYWhich limited partners are best at investing in private equity? In its third annual investor survey, PEI asked the investor relations professionals at the world's leading general partner groups. James Taylor examined the results.
- Fifty finest..Continue
Fifty finest..Continue 2007-06-01 Staff Writer STEPHEN SCHWARZMAN, BLACKSTONE GROUP Always bet on Blackstone. The firm has moved from success to success largely because its chairman and chief executive Stephen Schwarzman demands nothing less. The strong, early track re
- ALL EYES ON CHRYSLER
Cerberus Capital Management may be the envy of some of its rivals.
- First Round - May 2007
FIRST ROUND 2007-05-01 Staff Writer Just how anyone can question private equity's status as a force for economic good is beyond us. Not only do many successful general partners create jobs in their investment portfolio, but they also boost local businesses around them. Take Apax Partners for example: the Lon
- AN LP SPEAKS
George Anson, the head of HarbourVest in Europe, has warned private equity firms against complacency and excessive leverage.
- PATIENT CAPITAL
A London investment group is aiming to avoid overexposure to frothy conditions in Europe's leveraged loan market - and benefit should it overheat.
- Gathering of gurus
In June, five seasoned media and communications investors gathered in Midtown Manhattan for an on-the-record discussion about opportunities in this rapidly changing market. David Snow reports on a lively exchange of views between these partners and rivals.
- QUICK COMEBACK
Two years after closing EQT IV, EQT Partners is back in the market raising a new buyout fund.
- Financial engineering is alive and well - for now
Investors in private equity funds should be happy about financial engineering but for two facts: everybody's doing it, and it's headed for a dry spell. David Snow reports.
- COUNTRY REPORT: AUSTRALIA
Buyouts in Australia are booming – or at least attempted buyouts are booming. Conditions unique to Australia's robust economy, institutional investor market and corporate culture have conspired to give private equity a run for its money. David Snow reports from Sydney.