Real estate funds raised $29.7 billion in 2008, almost twice the capital raised in 2007.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The $32bn endowment has invested in Oaktree Opportunities Fund VIII, which is targeting between $4bn and $6bn.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Appu Mondassery, Highland Capital's former London head, will steer the HIG affiliate's European distressed debt activities including debt-for-equity restructurings.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The US rental apartment sector is expected to ‘bounce’ along the bottom for another 18 months before rents start to grow and in some cases grow substantially. However some multifamily owners should consider selling now if their assets are not in prime shape and in great locations, Caldera Asset Management tells PERE.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A $30 million AUM threshold proposed by the Obama administration would likely force nearly all private equity firms to register as investment advisers.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
Have more than $30 million in assets under management? Get ready to register.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A new tax change in France could change the debt-equity balance in the wake of difficulties caused by large LBOs.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Mega-firms with dry powder are breaking the LBO mould to get deals done, writes Toby Mitchenall.
4 min read · 08 February 2013
The distressed debt specialist has plans to buy various Nortel assets out of bankruptcy and run them as a reorganised company. A separate Nortel division is currently being pursued by Avaya, which is owned by Silver Lake and TPG.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The former chief executive of Chrysler and Home Depot will join Cerberus Operating and Advisory Company, which is made up of operating professionals that help source deals and monitor portfolio companies.
2 min read · 08 February 2013