Private equity firms have invested $2.7 billion in Indian infrastructure since the beginning of 2006 and a pick up in investment activity is anticipated in the next eight to 12 months.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Silver Lake- and TPG-backed company won out over a joint venture between Siemens and The Gores Group, despite protests from creditors including MatlinPatterson.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The private investment firm's distressed debt fund was 50% oversubscribed.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
The LA-based firm is preparing to “re-engage” with the creditors of Japan’s first failed REIT.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
The Dallas-based firm’s attempt to buy Japan’s first failed REIT is blocked for a second time by creditors. A rival bid from Daiwa House remains on the cards if New City can avoid liquidation.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Small firms that have relied on lines of credit to smooth cash flow may have to wait until 2011 for relief, writes Kevin Ley.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The South African bank is to fund infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa to the tune of $150m with the support of the IFC. The funds will target infrastructure schemes in the telecommunications, oil, gas and energy sectors.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
In the year to the end of June, Virginia Retirement System’s real estate portfolio returned -28.3% compared to a 19.8% benchmark. The pension has lost $12.2bn in value in 12 months.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Jon Moulton’s resignation letter to LPs boldly advises winding down the firm’s non-traditional fund and breaking up the portfolio – a suggestion not lost on rivals and secondary investors.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Availability payment-based structures have a future in the United States, but not without some challenges, writes Cezary Podkul.
4 min read · 08 February 2013
