Big PE deals in trouble
We noted recently that the leveraged buyout of TXU, now known as Energy Future Holdings, spawned lots of questions about the long-term viability of the deal. As natural gas prices remain low and debt
Chris M. Kolber Joins Linden as Operating Partner
Former Hospira and Abbott Executive Expands Private Equity Firm's Operating ExpertiseCHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm that focuses
Solid US Corporate Earnings Continue in Third Quarter, Says S&P Report
Biweekly Research Note from S&P Valuation and Risk Strategies Delivers Institutional Market View of Fundamentals, Fixed-Income, Equities, Derivatives and Capital MarketsNEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2011
Several Housing Related Bond Issuers on Gimme Credit's High Yield Bottom Ten Includes Beazer, Hovnanian and Realogy
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gimme Credit, the leading independent corporate bond research firm, announced today its semi-annual High Yield Bottom Ten. "Although the high yield market has
ClearLight Partners, LLC Agrees to Sell Switchcraft
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Private equity investment firm ClearLight Partners, LLC announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell 100% of Switchcraft Holdco, Inc.
How can private equity regain its luster?
The private equity business stands at a crossroads as the industry pioneers eye retirement and the need to go public, as the top firms struggle to diversify, and as returns to limited partners
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Vale, BASF, Siemens, Chevron and ConocoPhillips
CHICAGO, Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting
Halyard Capital Announces Investment in Practice Insight, LLC
Growth Investment Expands Halyard Capital's Position In The Healthcare SectorNEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Halyard Capital, a New York-based private equity firm, has announced it has made a
Jeffery Moy Joins Rockefeller Financial as Head of Private Equity
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockefeller Financial ("Company")—a leading global wealth management firm serving individuals, families, trusts, foundations and other institutions—announced
Fitch Removes FIS from Watch Negative & Affirms IDR at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fitch Ratings has removed Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) from Rating Watch Negative and affirmed all ratings of FIS with a Stable Outlook. Fitch had
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