News
PEGCC Q4 2013 Performance Update: Private Equity Continues To Provide Superior Returns Over Long-Term Horizons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Private equity returns significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the long term, according to the most recent Performance Update from the Private Equity Growth Capital Council…
MainStreet: Private Equity Investment Boosts The Economy: Here’s How Your Retirement’s At Play
By Scott Gamm
Friday, July 11, 2014
Private equity firms poured billions of dollars into companies last year, a new survey says.
According to the Private Equity Growth Capital Council,…
PEGCC Releases New State and Congressional District Rankings for Private Equity Investment; Analysis Finds PE Invested $443 Billion in U.S. in 2013
Judge: “The data shows that private equity investment cannot be underestimated as a positive economic force in the U.S. that grows businesses and creates jobs.”
June 24, 2014, Washington, D.C….
Legislative Priorities
PEGCC Holds First Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Seminar
The Council held its first seminar in a new educational series on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) programs on May 22nd at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New…
New Private Equity Decision Makers Survey: 73 Percent of PE-Backed Companies Hiring/Making New Investments
Judge: “Going forward, this survey will provide an exclusive look into the mindsets of some of the world’s brightest financial professionals who are making long-term investments in companies across…
Private Equity Activity Hits 5-Year High For Q1
Bailey: “Despite the severe winter weather, private equity activity in the first quarter was a bright spot for the U.S. economy.”
Washington, D.C. – Private equity investments and fundraising last…
Carried Interest
PEGCC President & CEO Discusses Tax Reform on Bloomberg TV
This week, PEGCC President and CEO Steve Judge discussed tax reform and other private equity issues on Bloomberg TV’s Market Makers with Erik Shatzker and Stephanie Ruhle.
Comment Letters
PEGCC and EVCA Comment Letter on Assessment Methodologies for Identifying Non-Bank Non-Insurer Global Systemically Important Financial Institutions
Via email: fsb@bis.org
Re: Financial Stability Board and International Organization of Securities Commissions, “Assessment Methodologies for Identifying Non-Bank Non-Insurer Global Systemically…
Riverside’s Connor Holds Court in the Final Four
No matter which teams make it past the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Final Four round this weekend, Riverside Co. portfolio company Connor Sport Court International feels like a…
Comment Letters
PEGCC Comment Letter on proposed amendments to the German Investment Regulation (Anlageverordnung)
Via Email
Dear Dr. Kerkloh:
On behalf of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC), I am writing this letter to you as a representative of the private equity industry in the United States…
PEGCC Q3 2013 Performance Update: Private Equity Bests S&P 500 Over 5- and 10-year Horizons
Judge: “Private equity strengthens companies over the long term, and it shows in our most recent Performance Update.”
Washington, D.C., April 4, 2014 – Private equity returns significantly…
Washington Update
Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) stirred the pot a few weeks ago when he introduced his “discussion draft” for comprehensive tax reform in late February. In this…
Cleary Gottlieb: Camp Bill Hits IPOs, Public Firms
Michael L. Ryan and Derek Wallace
Although much of the controversy surrounding Rep. Dave Camp’s tax proposal has centered on its treatment of carry, another part of the bill could have an even…
PEGCC Releases ECN Case Study
A new video by the Private Equity Growth Capital Council showcases how Florida-based Emergency Communications Network (ECN) was able to grow and innovate thanks to a partnership with private equity…