The Washington, DC behemoth is to join the ranks of KKR, The Blackstone Group and Apollo Global Management via an initial public offering.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Does the sovereign debt crisis represent a clear and present danger to the future of European private equity, or is it creating the most promising market conditions in 20 years? It depends who you ask. PERE Magazine, September 2011 issue
10 min read · 15 January 2013
Private equity giants like Blackstone are discovering that some LPs are eager to invest in large real estate funds again, putting multi-billion dollar targets well within reach. PERE Magazine, September 2011 issue
3 min read · 15 January 2013
The Dallas-based private equity firm has beaten a slew of rivals, including Blackstone, to buy the largest sub- and nonperforming loan portfolio to hit the market since the start of the global financial crisis. PERE Magazine, September 2011 issue
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Ares Management has fulfilled its wish to break into real estate with the acquisition of the ‘best kept secret in real estate'. PERE Magazine, September 2011 issue
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Despite a pretty good first half of the year in terms of transaction and fundraising activity, global real estate markets face stiff headwinds this fall due to uncertainty in Europe. PERE Magazine, September 2011 issue
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Well-capitalised commercial banks and pensions in Canada have contributed to a spike in buyout activity, says Birch Hill’s Steve Dent.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Private equity managers can strategically execute “Material Adverse Change” clauses to renegotiate deals in their favour – though doing so brings significant reputational risk.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
PE Asia recently caught up with Michael Shone, chief executive officer of Commercial Intelligence. The Swiss-headquartered firm raises closed-ended funds, typically with a three- to five-year life, focused on emerging market debt recovery.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Fortress Investment Group is getting its hands dirty salvaging value from a real estate opportunity with an estimated value of $2 trillion. Through its credit business, the firm believes it has the right team and resources for the job. PERE Magazine September issue 2011.
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