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America 2002-10-01 Staff Writer <strong>America<br> Monito</strong><br> <sec level="2"><strong>General solicitation and the F word</strong><br> <quotation><bold>When private equity firms are fund-raising in the US, what can and can't they say to
Gatekeepers turned poachers? 2002-10-01 Staff Writer Recent performance difficulties notwithstanding, private equity as an asset class has been remarkably successful over the past ten years, securing a permanent position as an important component of a growing number of asset allocation strategies worldwide.&
For its second fund, the French development capital provider is looking to secure commitments from European institutions outside France.
Italian private equity house B&S Private Equity has completed its second acquisition in as many months with the E40m deal for Autogru PM.
What impact does the presence then absence of a CEO have on a company's value? A look at Vivendi's share price post-Messier would suggest that investors first expect more pain before any gain. Breakingviews ponders the superstar CEO effect and the break up of Vivendi.
London-based fund manager Intermediate Capital Group is building an Asian mezzanine business, with a $150m fundraising effort currently underway.
The Danish venture capital firm has confirmed that rescue talks aimed at providing the firm with additional capital have collapsed.
Part Two of Joe Bartlett's in-depth analysis of the prospects for private equity in emerging economies outlines an action plan designed to create the right environment to stimulate a viable venture capital investment culture.
A funding gap is threatening the German Mittelstand, and private equity investors will not find it easy to help bridge it. But those with an appetite for difficult deals will find attractive opportunities, writes Nicholas Lockley.
News: Funds 2002-09-01 Staff Writer <b>Blackstone closes record fund</b><br />The Blackstone Group has closed its fourth private equity fund, having received $6.45bn in limited partner commitments. BCP IV is the largest private equity fund raised to date. The fundraising, in part facilitate