The investment arm of SVG Capital has closed its latest structured fund of funds €200 million ahead of target, while introducing innovation in the fund’s gearing.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Park Square Capital has tapped three of its existing investors to raise a credit opportunities fund, which could have firepower of up to €1.25 billion and will work in complement to its existing mezzanine fund.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Alinta is backing a $6.66 billion takeover offer from Babcock & Brown instead of a rival bid by Macquarie, as the Australian energy utility is convinced the former offers a “high degree of completion certainty.”
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Alliance Boots deputy chairman Stefano Pessina is set to land a windfall of more than £600 million if his take-private bid for the group is accepted – roughly the same amount that may be required to plug the company’s current pension deficit.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Which 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.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Fifty finest..Continue 2007-06-01 Staff Writer <strong>STEPHEN SCHWARZMAN, BLACKSTONE GROUP</strong><br> 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
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Under the leadership of Jonathan Russell, 3i's under-performing buyout division has been transformed into a leading mid-market investor. But how will Russell be able to maintain this momentum in the face of fierce competition and mounting external scrutiny? James Taylor met him in London in May to find out.
10 min read · 12 January 2013
A London investment group is aiming to avoid overexposure to frothy conditions in Europe's leveraged loan market – and benefit should it overheat.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
CalPERS is preparing to become a major investor in infrastructure.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity firm is committing $100m to a joint venture with Williamsburg, Virginia-based hotel REIT MHI.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
