Secondaries private equity dealmaking fell off a cliff in the first half of the year as the coronavirus crisis saw deal value drop more than 56% compared to the same period in 2019, new research
Global private equity giant KKR raised a record $16.4bn last quarter amid a powerful push to cash in on investment opportunities thrown up by the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Ocean Avenue Capital Partners has closed Ocean Avenue Fund IV LP at its hard cap of $350 million. The new fund had an original target of $300 million. Investors in Fund IV include public and
Pentapart Beteiligungskapital has acquired Germany-based signage company Westiform after the business filed for administration in October 2019.
UK private equity house Epiris has swooped to buy restaurant chains Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas in a bid to rescue the eateries following their long closures due the coronavirus crisis.
Moody’s expects the corporate debt default rate in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to reach 6.2% in 12 months – the highest level since the financial crisis
According to a new study by Katten, pet owners’ love for their animals, along with the impact of COVID-19, are among the reasons decision-makers feel bullish about the future of private equity and animal care.
Private equity firms including Apollo Global reportedly remain wary of investing in troubled car rental business Europcar amid owner Eurazeo asking for last-ditch bids ahead of a potential restructuring.
There were 167 deals worth $1.84bn during the first six months of 2020, according to figures from UK fintech industry body Innovate Finance
KPS Capital Partners has agreed to acquire AM General, a military vehicle and contract automotive manufacturer, from MacAndrews & Forbes, an investment firm controlled by Ronald Perelman. AM General manufactures specialized vehicles for military and
KPS Capital Partners has agreed to acquire the assets of small engine manufacturer Briggs & Stratton, including the equity of foreign subsidiaries, for approximately $550 million. On July 20, Briggs & Stratton voluntarily filed for
Lawyer’s for Amanda Staveley's private equity firm PCP Capital Partners, which is suing Barclays, pressed Jones on the details of the loan to Qatar at the height of the financial crisis
The volume of exits by private equity players across Europe fell by 43% year-on-year in Q2 2020 as the coronavirus crisis took hold, according to Unquote Data.
The coronavirus crisis will finally prompt financial services firms to revamp outdated systems and create 'real change'
Stephen Jones's comments about Amanda Staveley have come to light during the £1.5bn High Court battle over the lender’s financial crisis cash call
Retail turnaround firms GA Europe and CM Solutions have acquired Germany-based outdoor clothing retailer Yeah!, which operates the brand McTrek, following the company's insolvency filing in April 2020.
Christian Näther, senior partner at Emeram Capital Partners, speaks to Unquote about how the Munich-headquartered GP's portfolio has fared during the coronavirus crisis, the GP's fundraising plans and its current M&A pipeline
Private equity investing is showing signs of recovery after being hammered by the coronavirus crisis - but has some way to go to recover to its recent highs, new research shows.
Consumer-focused early-stage investment house Forerunner Ventures has pulled in $500m for its latest fundraise in a rapid fundraise launched and completed amid the coronavirus crisis.
The chapter 11 filing by WorldStrides underscores the pandemic’s damage to companies in the travel industry
