The Iberian private equity market was fast establishing itself as a part of the European mainstream when the clouds of the credit crunch started to gather. Toby Mitchenall reports on whether it has the strength which might see it through
7 min read · 12 January 2013
Some of Eastern Europe's richest tycoons have been badly hit by market turmoil. Private equity may have a role in picking up the pieces
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The financial storm of the past two months has shaken the global financial system to its core. Matt Levin met three leading private equity financial services investors to ask what it will mean for the industry
10 min read · 12 January 2013
EUROPE NEWS CONTINUED DEAL FLOW 2008-11-01 Staff Writer London-based Central and Eastern Europe investor <bold>Mid Europa Partners</bold> has paid an undisclosed amount to purchase Lehman Brothers' 37.3 percent stake in Czech telecom provider Falcon Group. Mid Europa and Lehman were members of an
4 min read · 12 January 2013
EUROPE NEWS CONTINUED<br/>FUNDS AND BUYSIDE 2008-11-01 Staff Writer In defiance of prevailing market conditions, Athens-listed investment group <bold>Marfin</bold> is seeking €5 billion of new capital via a private placement. The firm hopes the new money will enable it to capitalise on a co
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Matt Levin has a look back at the portrayal of Henry Kravis in the movie barbarians at the gate
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity firms are finding unprecedented opportunities in the energy sector
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Whatever happened to the movers and shakers in the great RJR Nabisco saga? Toby Mitchenall discovers most are still thriving
10 min read · 12 January 2013
The sun will shine again 2008-11-01 Staff Writer It's capitalism's darkest hour for nearly a century, and it isn't over yet. In early October, the world held its breath as governments scrambled to rescue the banking system. Ostensibly, the scramble worked. At the time of this edition of <italic>PEI<
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The Cerberus-backed auto financing company plans to restructure its debt in an effort to become a bank holding company and qualify for federal aid.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
