When dealing with their bankers, LBO firms are calling the shots – for now
4 min read · 12 January 2013
3i has confirmed its second senior hire from outside the organisation with the announcement that Simon Ball will join the firm as finance director in February 2005.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
George Soros announced he is handing over greater control of his $12.8b Soros Asset Management firm to his sons, and is spinning off his real estate, credit and private equity divisions.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
SVG Advisers, the fund advisory arm of London-listed private equity fund of funds SVG Capital, has raised €400m through a collateralised fund obligation (CFO) fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
In their quest to find a few good private investments, the professionals of TA Associates make thousands of phone calls and visit hundreds of companies every year. They often arrive at appointments in a private jet flown by the firm's chief executive officer, Kevin Landry. David Snow profiles the industry's biggest proponent of cold calling, and perhaps the only licensed pilot to also manage a private equity megafund
10 min read · 12 January 2013
Europe's leveraged finance market is hotter than ever – a mixed blessing for the continent's LBO sponsors
4 min read · 12 January 2013
TEX AND THE CITY 2004-12-02 Staff Writer Tom Hicks' last deal before stepping down from Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, the acquisition of UK footwear company Jimmy Choo, was a testament, in part, to the power of the popular HBO series “Sex and the City”.<br> <br> The series follows the romantic
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity demand for management talent working with portfolio companies on an interim basis is on the rise, says Valeria Vescina.
9 min read · 12 January 2013
Joe Bartlett explains the fundamental characteristics of a pledge fund.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
A private equity syndicate led by Newbridge Capital is reported to be close to acquiring a one third stake in Japan’s leading consumer finance group.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
