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Sen. Richard Burr Visits Inmar

Inmar CEO David Mounts: “Private equity has positioned us as a stronger, more innovative company, able to compete over the long-term.” Today Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) visited Inmar at their…

Private Equity Continues Strong Outperformance

Bailey: “Private equity performance continues to strengthen the retirement security of millions of Americans by providing pension funds five percentage points more in returns annually over the…
Legislative Priorities

PEGCC Statement in Response to the introduction of 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 the introduction of H.R. 1105, The Small Business Capital Access…
Carried Interest

NYT op-ed: Why Carried Interest Is a Capital Gain

This originally ran in the New York Times DealBook on March 4, 2013. You can read it here. By STEVE JUDGE Steve Judge is the president and chief executive of the Private Equity Growth Capital…

Washington Update

The presidential election brought unprecedented attention to the private equity industry and came at a critical time, when lawmakers are deeply concerned about fiscal and tax policy. Our work in…
Legislative Priorities

Sen. Dan Coats visits PE-owned Berry Plastics in Evansville, Indiana

On February 15, Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) visited Berry Plastics in Evansville, Indiana. Berry Plastics is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products and is majority owned by…

PE Index Shows Surge in Private Equity Activity for Q4 2012

During the same quarter that economic growth slowed in the United States, private equity expanded to a level not seen since before the financial crisis. The Private Equity Growth Capital Council’s…

PEGCC Releases “What is Carried Interest?” Video

On February 6, the Private Equity Growth Capital Council released a new educational “whiteboard” video to address common misconceptions about carried interest. “What is Carried Interest?”…

Capitol Hill Update

The presidential election brought unprecedented attention to the private equity industry and came at a critical time, when lawmakers are deeply concerned about fiscal and tax policy. Our work in 2012…

Evansville Courier & Press: Sen. Dan Coats hears of Berry Plastics growth during tour

By Susan Orr During a tour of Berry Plastics’ Evansville design center Friday afternoon, company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Rich issued a challenge to his guest, Sen. Dan…

Sen. Dan Coats Visits Berry Plastics: Views Positive Impact Linked to Private Equity Investments

Berry Plastics’ Chairman and CEO Jon Rich: “Private Equity’s investment provided Berry Plastics with resources to strategically expand our Company and invest in research and technology to…

PE Index: Private Equity Surges in Q4 2012

Bailey: “Private equity activity was a bright light in the United States economy during the fourth quarter, increasing investments in promising companies poised for growth…” During the same…
Carried Interest

Carried Interest Explained in Latest PEGCC Whiteboard Video

Judge: “Carried interest is commonly misunderstood in public discourse. Our newest whiteboard video demystifies the topic and answers questions about what carried interest really is, how it works…

Increasing Stakes in Private Equity

Pension funds have invested billions of dollars in private equity since the early 1980s. Since then, they have steadily increased portfolio allocations to private equity – doubling in the last…
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Increasing Stakes in Private Equity

Pension funds have invested billions of dollars in private equity since the early 1980s.  Since then, they have steadily increased portfolio allocations to private equity – doubling in the last…

Private Equity Drives Growth in Yale’s Endowment

A recent article in the Yale Daily News highlights the importance of private equity to Yale’s endowment. According to the story, the Yale Investment Committee released a report indicating its…

Private Equity Backing Can Boost Firms’ Performance

From Business Finance: “Venture Capital and Private Equity Backing Can Boost Firms’ Performance” by Karen M. Kroll Small- and mid-size businesses that receive financing from venture capital or…

Private Equity Performance Continues to Outpace Public Market Returns

Bailey: “Investors saw big swings in public markets over the past five years, with the S&P 500 losing more than half of its value and then doubling again.  Despite these large gains, private…

New Pepperdine Study: Private Equity Investments Grow Revenue and Employment

Businesses Backed by Private Equity and Venture Capital Funding Have Significantly Stronger Sales and Job Growth Media contacts:  T.J. Becker at (269)445-4257 or tjbecker@lowe.org Douglass…

PE Index: Private Equity Activity Falls in Q3, but Remains Above 2008-09 Levels

Bailey: “Private equity investment topped $59 billion for the quarter- showing consistent pace of investment and the industry’s place as a driving force for economic activity.” The Private…