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PE News from Around the Web- Gabriel Gomez reports 6 years of income to be $10.1 million May 23, 2013Gabriel E. Gomez, the Republican nominee for the US Senate special election, reported adjusted gross income of $10.1 million over six years as a private equity investor, according to tax returns made available by his campaign on Wednesday. Gomez paid ...See all stories on this topic »Boston Globe […]
- Private Equity deal value doubles to $1.2 billion in Aprril: Grant Thornton May 23, 2013NEW DELHI: Private Equity deals surged 106 per cent to $1.2 billion in April through 48 transactions, including Singapore Investment's buying stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, says a report. According to audit and advisory firm Grant Thornton, the total PE ...See all stories on this topic »Economic Times […]
- Another One Bites The Dust: Private Equity Claims Yet Another Software Stock May 23, 2013Private Equity investors are set to capture yet another publicly traded software company. Websense (WBSN) has announced that it has achieved a definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $24.75 per share in cash. A deal had been ...See all stories on this topic » […]
- Invesco Private Capital to Hold "Tools for Success" Forum May 23, 2013Held in conjunction with the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), Tools for Success is an insider's view of private equity deal making and is designed to provide strategies for private equity firms to be successful in their ...See all stories on this topic » […]
- There Is Money In Reputation--Private Equity Money May 23, 2013And today we learned that Private Equity is also betting on reputation services as a growth industry. Reputation Institute, the leading global corporate reputation measurement and management firm has accepted a minority equity investment from Catalyst ...See all stories on this topic » […]
- Turning private equity risk into safer profits May 23, 2013'High risk' and 'speculative' are some of the attributes you might associate with private equity investing, but 'cautious' and 'naturally conservative' probably don't spring to mind. Yet this is exactly how Graphite Enterprise (GPE), an investment ...See all stories on this topic » […]
- Anova Launches Study on Private Equity in DC Plans May 23, 2013BROOKLINE, Mass., May 22, 2013 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Anova Consulting Group, a leading market research firm in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of a new syndicated study entitled "Private Equity in DC Plans: Retirement Industry ...See all stories on this topic » […]
- Westfield Contributory shopping for private equity manager May 23, 2013Westfield (Mass.) Contributory Retirement System is searching for a private equity manager to run $10 million to $15 million, according to the website of the Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission.See all stories on this topic » […]
- Gabriel Gomez reports 6 years of income to be $10.1 million May 23, 2013
Watch for Private Equity Inflows into Pioneer Markets to Grow Further in 2013
Emerging and pioneer markets are beginning to shine in the world of private equity. Among the BRIC countries, Brazil had a very strong year in 2012, while India and China fell back. However, other areas — from Africa to Latin … Continue reading
Watch for Private Equity in 2013 to Mirror 2012
Private Equity held its own during 2012 in a volatile year for the world economy. Funding for the industry was up slightly, while the number of actual deals dropped a bit below 2011 levels and exits were down. With merger … Continue reading
The Private Equity Landscape in Colombia
A decade ago, Colombia was struggling with political and social instability, a weak economy and widespread violence. With foreign direct investment (FDI) hovering around US$2 billion from 1999 until 2003, it was clear that the international financial community was not … Continue reading
Private Equity in Brazil: ‘The Music Hasn’t Stopped’
According to data provided by the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA), Brazil’s PE industry in 2011 raised a record US$7.1 billion, or 18% of the new capital committed to emerging markets. Of this total, it invested US$2.5 billion across … Continue reading
Impact Investing’s Next Hurdle: Better Networking
Tess Mateo is a matchmaker. Her job is to interest private investors in projects throughout the world that will improve the quality of life for people and protect the environment. It is not unusual for her to touch down on … Continue reading
Private Equity – Holding Steady, Readying a Growth Stage
After a lackluster first half, private equity broke out stronger in the third quarter, fueled largely by corporate America’s shedding of some large, non-core assets. Expect this trend to continue in the months ahead, with most deals in the middle … Continue reading
Private Equity in India Finds Opportunity in Adversity
Private equity (PE) in India is facing problems because of unclear and changing regulations, and the lack of exit routes. At the same time, many are turning to PE funds because other sources of finance have dried up. This year … Continue reading
European and Spanish Private Equity Firms Take Shelter in Latin America
Over the past two decades, Spain has become one of the favorite markets for private equity (PE) firms. For example, global investment firm 3i, based in the U.K., has made Spain its second largest investment platform. Investment funds have focused … Continue reading
Private Equity’s Growing Appetite for India’s Restaurant Industry
The Specialty Restaurants Ltd. initial public offering (IPO) in May this year was a landmark event for more than one reason. It was the first Indian restaurant company to go public. (Jubilant Foodworks, another listed entity, is a franchisee for … Continue reading
2012 Wharton Private Equity Review: Uncovering Value
Tough economic conditions in Europe and the United States, stiffer competition and tight credit continue to tamp down growth in the private equity (PE) industry. But successful firms are still uncovering opportunities. Today, that often involves longer-term investments with a focus on bringing new talent to under-managed portfolio companies. More PE firms are also looking to Asia for opportunities, including investments in small- and medium-sized enterprises. In this special report, based on the 2012 Wharton Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference, as well as additional research, Knowledge@Wharton looks at new directions in PE.
