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Private equity builds strong companies, contributes billions to American economy
WASHINGTON, DC, May 16, 2007 –
The private equity industry makes substantial contributions to the American economy by building strong, financially secure companies and delivering superior investment…
Comment Letters
PEC testimony before House Financial Services Committee
Testimony of Douglas Lowenstein – President, the Private Equity Council
Before the House Financial Services Committee, Washington, D.C.
May 16, 2007
Mr. Chairman and members of the committee: Good…
Carried Interest
Private Equity and the Treatment of Carried Interest: An Overview
Carried Interest: What It Is
A critical component of the American economic system is the principle that those who create value by their work should be rewarded. Carried interest is just another name…
PEC Statement: SEIU’s “Behind the Buyouts”
Statement By Douglas Lowenstein, President Private Equity Council on SEIU’s “Behind the Buyouts” Study
Washington, DC – April 24, 2007 –
The following statement should be attributed to Douglas…
Private Equity Council is formed to provide research and information
Douglas Lowenstein to serve as president
Washington, DC – December 26, 2006
Leading private equity firms today announced the formation of the Private Equity Council (PEC), a Washington, DC-based…