Wonder how the banks minimised the red ink bleeding over third quarter results? Private Equity International's David Snow explains.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Alternative asset manager The Blackstone Group is reportedly preparing a bid for US student loan provider Sallie Mae, once it resolves its dispute over a JC Flowers-led consortium’s abandoned $25 billion bid.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Gresham, the UK mid-market buyout firm, has bought the West Cornwall Pasty company, banking on the Cornish snack’s durability in an economic downturn.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The UK Chancellor has increased the tax burden on the country's beleaguered buyout executives. But his move is carefully calculated to keep the industry in London, writes Nicholas Lockley.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
China to relax rules on foreign equity ownership * Australia clears private equity purchase of Symbion Health * Thailand: civil servant recommends alternative assets move * China restricts insurance deals
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity vehicles and sovereign wealth funds from the Middle East are making headlines – and worrying politicians – with high-profile direct investments in Western markets, writes Rob Kotecki.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Stub equity may help push through the Clear Channel Communications take-private bid. Toby Lewis examines the pros and cons.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Just weeks after raising South America's first billion-dollar fund, GP Investimentos signed the region's largest-ever buyout agreement.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Superwoman Nicola Horlick tells the industry that its public relations skills leave a lot to be desired.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The refinancing boom may be over, but deals in Eastern Europe can still get done even now.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
