The over-commitment strategy used by many listed private equity vehicles has gone from being a virtue to a vice, but it will survive
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Unlisted GPs may be writing a premature obituary for listed infrastructure funds, argues Cezary Podkul.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
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 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 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
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
The publicly listed company is in discussions with its lenders and noteholders seeking relief from covenants on its debt.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The quoted investment manager suffered a net loss for the first time in its history, due largely to hedge fund positions. Its private equity portfolio is 'in better shape' than many competitors, chief executive Nemir Kirdar has said.
2 min read · 08 February 2013