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AIC Statement on President Biden’s Address to Joint Session of Congress: We Have a Shared Goal to Rebuild the Economy, Help American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council has released a statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s address to Congress on shared goals around economic recovery and COVID-19 response, as…
Celebrating Earth Day: How Private Equity is Improving Sustainability
In 2020 alone, the private equity industry invested more than $23.7 billion into renewable and sustainable projects. Private equity is playing a critical role in the energy transition and moving…
Tune In: AIC Sponsors the Hill Newspaper’s “Sustainability Imperative” Summit
From April 14-16th, the American Investment Council is sponsoring the Hill Newspaper’s…
New AIC & PitchBook Report: Private Equity Investment in Renewable Energy Rose Four-Fold to Nearly $24 Billion in 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council and PitchBook today released a new report, “The Renewables Revolution,” detailing how the private equity industry is expanding its clean…
Debt Levels in Private Equity Investments Have Dropped Significantly
Private equity uses significantly less leverage today than 15 years ago. Average loan-to-value on new private equity investments was 53 percent in 2020, down from 68 percent in 2005. This decline in…
ICYMI // Private Credit Fuels American Economic Growth
Last month, the American Investment Council released a new report examining how private credit has become a critical source of capital for businesses looking to expand and hire new workers. Today,…
Women’s History Month: AIC Board Member Stacey Dion Talks with NORDAM CEO Meredith Siegfried Madden
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, the American Investment Council released a new video today featuring a conversation between Stacey Dion, Carlyle’s Head of Global Government…
Private Equity Strengthens Retirement for Teachers Across America
Today, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) released a misleading report that threatens the retirements of teachers across America.
The reality is that private equity has delivered strong…
New PitchBook Report: PE Investment in Urgent Care Centers has Increased Health Care Access, COVID-19 Resources in Rural Communities
Washington, D.C. – The American Investment Council today released a new report on private equity investment in two critical U.S. health care issues: access in rural communities and research for…
ICYMI // White paper aims to educate US policymakers on private credit
Today, the American Investment Council released a new report examining how private credit has become a critical source of capital for businesses looking to expand and hire new workers.
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