A UK diagnostics firm is launching an aggressive growth strategy
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Christopher Flowers should be making hay. But at the outset of an historic buying opportunity, why are some of his firm's limited partners running for cover? Matt Levin and David Snow investigate
6 min read · 08 February 2013
Uncertainty over general partners' ability to draw down capital is yet another unforeseen problem the market crisis has created
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The Middle Eastern banks have suffered ratings cuts due to concerns over high leverage, a strain on liquidity and an expected fall in the value of the firms' private equity and real estate investments.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Cezary Podkul looks at how the US stimulus bill will impact the upcoming debate on infrastructure spending.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A survey of 30 European private equity professionals reveals that more than half of respondents expect to restructure one or more of their portfolio companies in the next 12 months.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
As private equity write-downs proliferate, the secondaries market is providing much-needed cheer, writes Andy Thomson.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Apollo founder Leon Black has expressed confidence in the more than $15bn in senior loans owned by his firm, saying the risk/reward profile of the investments remained highly attractive despite margin call headaches. Apollo closed its seventh buyout fund on $14.8bn in December.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The investment in Digital Marketing Solutions follows an initial round of funding by IDG Ventures Vietnam and will help the company enhance its mobile and online advertising services.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Profits in the fourth quarter for the New York-based firm, which manages more than $1tn in assets, were hit especially hard by hedge fund and real estate losses.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
