The New York-based private equity firm’s latest fundraising efforts bring Blackstone’s total dry powder for private equity to $13bn. Reporting a $193.6m fourth quarter loss, Blackstone said it remains focused on investing in non-cyclical industries.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The buyout firm will walk away from Italian yacht manufacturer Ferretti, which under the current restructuring plan will remain in the control of the management team led by chief executive Norberto Ferretti.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The fund, which is reportedly targeting $731m will focus on listed equities that have fallen in value following the financial crisis.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
The Indian private equity firm has called for an enquiry into the running of retail company Subhiksha after liquidity issues surfaced and KPMG was unable to complete an independent review of company accounts.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The debt-laden REIT says it is examining its future, including potential bankruptcy protection, as it struggles to refinance billions of debt in a stalled refinancing market. The REIT is reportedly in default on loans secured by two malls in Las Vegas, including the Fashion Show Mall.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Delhi-based firm has held a first close for its third private equity fund, which aims to raise $250m by the end of the second quarter.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
More than 250 expressions of interest from parties including private equity real estate firms have been received by the collapsed bank’s liquidators for its assts in Asia.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the UK private equity firm’s credit rating from A- to BBB+, citing a “negative” outlook for the firm amid a sharp rise in leverage and a drop in liquidity.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
ING PEAL has been drawing on an A$20m credit facility to fund capital calls and will try to reduce some A$49m in undrawn commitments via secondary sales. It has also ceased paying dividends and making new investments.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Following in the footsteps of American Capital and KKR, 3i will de-list its quoted private equity fund. The exercise values the vehicle at £355m, 33% above last week’s closing share price.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
