In the past three years, Permira has transformed itself into a global buyout player. In charge of the mega-firm's daily operations today are Kurt Björklund and Tom Lister, co-managing partners since the start of 2008. In June, they explained their roles to Philip Borel, and talked about challenges and opportunities in the marketplace.
7 min read · 12 January 2013
Despite the credit crunch, the global office markets are still on an “upward trend,” according to a report by real estate services firm, Colliers International. The emerging markets continued to record strong growth in the sector.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The drive to reduce carbon emissions is bringing about profound change in the business world. Sam Richardson argues that alternative assets will not be immune from the effects.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Financial sector stocks have fallen, causing many to wonder whether a handful of high-profile private equity deals were ill-timed.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Strong appetite for a new fund of funds included investors looking to switch out of larger funds and into the mid-market.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The Los Angeles-based buyout shop has sold floral delivery business FTD Group to United Online for roughly $754m in cash and stock, four years after purchasing the business in a $422m take-private. The deal value is roughly $46 million below the original announced purchased price.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
European venture deals have hit a nine-year low. But Germany and cleantech remain bright spots, writes Amanda Janis.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The sovereign fund, which has received US antitrust approval to raise its stake in Merrill Lynch, has doubled its profits to S$18.2 billion. Though it predicts continued credit market fallout will dampen the economy, Temasek has indicated it will continue to do direct deals in financial services.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The joint venture that recently raised a $1bn real estate fund is targeting the Florida residential sector. The firms have acquired 500 condos in the Sunshine State ‘at significant discounts.’
1 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm has partnered with US-based real estate investment firm ConAm to acquire a 456-unit apartment complex in Sacramento, California. The pair plan to upgrade the property and increase rents.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
