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Tax Reform Over the past few months, serious debates about comprehensive tax reform are intensifying within the tax writing committees. The fact that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus (D-MT)…
Pensions

The Interdependence of Pension Security and Private Equity

By Bronwyn Bailey, Ph.D. Vice President, Research, Private Equity Growth Capital Council In the wake of the financial crisis, American pensions face an unprecedented challenge. Pension funds are…

Debevoise & Plimpton: SEC Lifts Ban on Solicitation and Publicity Activities

As mandated by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted amendments to Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 that…

Private Equity Investment Tops $347 Billion in U.S.

Private equity firms invested $347 billion in more than 2,000 U.S.-based companies last year, according to the third annual “Private Equity: Top States and Districts” analysis released today by…

With Private Equity, Entrust Provides More Innovative Cyber Security Solutions

With reports of cyber-attacks on the rise, governments, businesses and consumers alike are concerned about securing private data like the identities of government employees abroad, intellectual…

Private Equity-backed Entrust Defends Governments and Businesses from the Emerging Threat of Cyber-Attacks

Judge: “Private equity is long-term capital that is being put to use to solve some of our country’s greatest security challenges.” With reports of cyber-attacks on the rise, governments,…

Private Equity-backed Entrust Defends Governments and Businesses from the Emerging Threat of Cyber-Attacks

Judge: “Private equity is long-term capital that is being put to use to solve some of our country’s greatest security challenges.” Washington, D.C. – With reports of cyber-attacks on the rise,…
Pensions

Houston Firefighters Pension Fund Among The Strongest In The Nation

by: David Pitman Please click here for the KUHF Houston Public Radio audio clip. The pension for Houston firefighters is one of the strongest in the country. That’s according to the latest ranking…
Pensions

PEGCC Performance Update: PE Continues Outperformance of S&P 500 and Provides Strong Returns for Public Pensions

Judge: “Our most recent Performance Update demonstrates that private equity continues to provide strong and reliable returns to our investors.” Washington, D.C. – Private equity returns…
Pensions

The Interdependence of Pension Security and Private Equity

By Bronwyn Bailey, Ph.D. Vice President, Research, Private Equity Growth Capital Council In the wake of the financial crisis, American pensions face an unprecedented challenge. Pension funds are…

Detroit Free Press: Michigan private equity gains ranking

By JC Reindl The $1.25-billion sale of Thomson Reuters’ health care division in Ann Arbor to a New York buyout firm was the largest private equity deal in Michigan last year, boosting the state…

Private Equity Investment Tops $347 Billion in U.S. According to PEGCC’s Annual “Private Equity: Top States and Districts” Analysis

Judge: “This report highlights the magnitude of private equity investment nationwide.  Private equity fortifies and expands businesses, develops new products and innovations and creates jobs for…

PEGCC Strengthens Government Affairs Team With New Hire

Judge: “Langston’s experience advancing sound public policy will be put to excellent use on behalf of the private equity and growth capital industry.” Washington, D.C. – The Private Equity…
Legislative Priorities

PEGCC Applauds Passage of H.R. 1105 by the House Financial Services Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Steve Judge, President and CEO of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council made the following statement about the House Financial Services Committee’s passage of H.R. 1105,…

Private Equity Endorses IPEV Valuation Guidelines

Judge: “The IPEV Valuation Guidelines have been endorsed worldwide by both private equity and growth capital firms and their limited partner investors.” The Private Equity Growth Capital Council…
Legislative Priorities

PEGCC Statement on H.R. 1105, The Small Business Capital Access And Job Preservation Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Steve Judge, President and CEO of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council made the following statement on H.R. 1105, The Small Business Capital Access And Job Preservation…
Case Studies

Berry Plastics: Growth and Innovation

Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Berry Plastics (NYSE: BERY) is a leading provider of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials. With…