Blackstone Optimistic for PE Firms
November 12, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman says that he expects PE firms to outperform most other financial services firms.
November 12, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman says that he expects PE firms to outperform most other financial services firms.
Loss Replaces Talk at Blackstone
November 6, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Private-equity giant Blackstone Group took a heavy loss in the third quarter, in spite of chairman Stephen Schwarzman's claims last week that gains could still be made in a bear economy.
November 6, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Private-equity giant Blackstone Group took a heavy loss in the third quarter, in spite of chairman Stephen Schwarzman's claims last week that gains could still be made in a bear economy.
Schwarzman Sees Profit Potential
October 29, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Ever the optimist, private equity magnate Stephen Schwarzman sees a deluge of money-making possibilities in the middle of the global market collapse.
October 29, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Ever the optimist, private equity magnate Stephen Schwarzman sees a deluge of money-making possibilities in the middle of the global market collapse.
M&A Deals Weakening in Credit Crisis
October 21, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The credit crisis continues to weave its damages throughout the market, with the world of mergers and acquisitions its latest victim.
October 21, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The credit crisis continues to weave its damages throughout the market, with the world of mergers and acquisitions its latest victim.
Eisner PEQ: Global Ambitions
September 30, 2008 by Directorship Editors
Firms Increasingly Looking Abroad for Buyout Targets
September 30, 2008 by Directorship Editors
Firms Increasingly Looking Abroad for Buyout Targets
Eisner PEQ: Private Equity Pay Plans
September 30, 2008 by Django Gold
Large institutional investors are pushing public companies to take a page from the private-equity playbook.
September 30, 2008 by Django Gold
Large institutional investors are pushing public companies to take a page from the private-equity playbook.
Eisner PEQ: Washington
September 30, 2008 by Ira Millstein
Could PE Investment Help Cure What Ails Wall Street?
September 30, 2008 by Ira Millstein
Could PE Investment Help Cure What Ails Wall Street?
Schwarzman on the Financial Crisis
September 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Private equity titan Stephen Schwarzman spoke out at a recent panel discussion Tuesday, giving a sweeping explanation of how the United States arrived at its current state of economic turmoil.
September 26, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Private equity titan Stephen Schwarzman spoke out at a recent panel discussion Tuesday, giving a sweeping explanation of how the United States arrived at its current state of economic turmoil.
Private Equity Execs Keep Cool
September 18, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Despite the constant flux and uncertainty of the financial markets, private equity executives are weathering the storm without much concern.
September 18, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Despite the constant flux and uncertainty of the financial markets, private equity executives are weathering the storm without much concern.
TNK-BP Execs Reach Accord on Reorg
September 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
After a rash of uncomfortable conflicts, the British and Russian owners of TNK-BP came to an agreement Thursday that postulates a restructuring of the oil giant’s board and an eventual IPO “at an appropriate future point.”
September 5, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
After a rash of uncomfortable conflicts, the British and Russian owners of TNK-BP came to an agreement Thursday that postulates a restructuring of the oil giant’s board and an eventual IPO “at an appropriate future point.”
Federal Reserve May Ease Buy-Out Rules
June 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In an effort to support the United States capital-raising efforts, the Federal Reserve is considering making it easier for private equity firms to take large stakes in banks.
June 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In an effort to support the United States capital-raising efforts, the Federal Reserve is considering making it easier for private equity firms to take large stakes in banks.
Gulf Investor Calls Regs ‘Discrimination’
April 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
One of the most powerful investors in the Middle East says Dubai World will be less likely to invest in those countries where greater transparency is being sought saying such practices put ruler-backed investment funds at a disadvantage to private equity.
April 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
One of the most powerful investors in the Middle East says Dubai World will be less likely to invest in those countries where greater transparency is being sought saying such practices put ruler-backed investment funds at a disadvantage to private equity.
Carlyle Largest PE Firm
April 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The Carlyle Group is the largest private-equity firm in the world trumping Goldman Sachs, TPG, Korhlberg Kravis and CVC Capital Partners.
April 30, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The Carlyle Group is the largest private-equity firm in the world trumping Goldman Sachs, TPG, Korhlberg Kravis and CVC Capital Partners.
Tech Still Tough for Private Equity
April 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Freescale Semiconductor, once a signpost of the limitless bounds of private equity, is now a case study on why techonology firms can make poor buyout targets.
April 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Freescale Semiconductor, once a signpost of the limitless bounds of private equity, is now a case study on why techonology firms can make poor buyout targets.
Pension Funds Warn Against PE Fee Increase
January 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Two of the largest public pension funds have issued a warning that they will stop investing in private equity groups' buy-out funds should these firms seek to increase fees.
January 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Two of the largest public pension funds have issued a warning that they will stop investing in private equity groups' buy-out funds should these firms seek to increase fees.
Sprint Rebuffs Offer by SK Telecom
November 30, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Sprint Nextel Corp. has declined an offer by South Korea’s SK Telecom and the private-equity firm Providence Equity Partners to invest $5 billion into the company and install SK Telecom former Chairman Tim Donahue as CEO.
November 30, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Sprint Nextel Corp. has declined an offer by South Korea’s SK Telecom and the private-equity firm Providence Equity Partners to invest $5 billion into the company and install SK Telecom former Chairman Tim Donahue as CEO.
HBG Holdings Announces New Board
November 27, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
HBG Holdings, the Dubai-based private equity firm, announced the appointment of a new board of directors as well as the start of a comprehensive corporate governance.
November 27, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
HBG Holdings, the Dubai-based private equity firm, announced the appointment of a new board of directors as well as the start of a comprehensive corporate governance.
Credit Implications of Corporate Governance in Private-Equity Owned Companies
November 20, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Private equity ownership can bring some corporate governance enhancements that benefit bondholders, according to a report released by Moody's Investors Service. Private equity owners have a high tolerance for leverage/risk and minimal public transparency. This approach heightens credit risk and highlights that private equity owners pay less regard to bondholders (at least, holders of bonds prior to the buy-out). The owner's relatively short-term investment horizon creates event risk.
November 20, 2007 by Directorship Editors
Private equity ownership can bring some corporate governance enhancements that benefit bondholders, according to a report released by Moody's Investors Service. Private equity owners have a high tolerance for leverage/risk and minimal public transparency. This approach heightens credit risk and highlights that private equity owners pay less regard to bondholders (at least, holders of bonds prior to the buy-out). The owner's relatively short-term investment horizon creates event risk.
The Private-Equity Stash
September 1, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Just how much 'dry powder' are buyout firms sitting on?
September 1, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Just how much 'dry powder' are buyout firms sitting on?
Blackstone’s Quest for Value
June 1, 2007 by Cono R. Fusco
"I have not said this publicly before, but in my view the system is not working in an optimum way for public companies."
June 1, 2007 by Cono R. Fusco
"I have not said this publicly before, but in my view the system is not working in an optimum way for public companies."