The private equity real estate division of J.E. Robert Companies intends to build a scalable platform of low-price hotels in Britain.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Katja Salovaara explains why the market lull will not divert Finnish pension Ilmarinen from increasing its commitment to private equity. By Andy Thomson.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Permira, a leading leveraged buyout proponent, returns to its growth capital roots.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
As energy deals surge, a New York sector specialist is seeking billions in fresh commitments.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Those hoping for the LBO market to take up where it left off may be in for disappointment.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Lightyear Capital has acquired the UK operations of German insurance company Württembergische Versicherung, after ensuring the company could become a member of Lloyd’s of London.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Just weeks after raising South America's first billion-dollar fund, GP Investimentos signed the region's largest-ever buyout agreement.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Trade buyer Towergate has bought IT company Open International from Montagu Private Equity, led by Chris Masterson, indicating trade sales are still viable as an exit route.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The US alternative assets group has sold a further 7.5 percent stake in itself to a strategic investor, valuing David Rubenstein's firm at $20 billion. It sold 5.5 percent to CalPERS in 2000.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Recent disclosure of the US pension fund's $75 million allocation to a Carlyle-backed hedge fund has provided information as to the fund's structure and mandate.
1 min read · 12 January 2013