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Rapid City Journal: ‘Private equity’ firms often misunderstood
In yesterday’s Rapid City Journal, columnist Rick Kahler said the following about private equity:
That is exactly what a private equity company does. It brings together substantial investors,…
Pensions
Bronwyn Bailey: Private Equity Buoys Pension Fund Returns
BY BRONWYN BAILEY
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System decision on March 19 to reduce its assumed rate of return by a quarter point — to 7.5% from 7.75% — has rippled across the…
Strengthening Companies
Improving Operations is the Greatest Source of Value for Private Equity
Private equity is about building and growing companies not breaking them apart. While invested in portfolio companies, private equity firms create value and strengthen companies by providing…
Strengthening Companies
Private Equity is about Strengthening Companies
The recent political discourse would have you believe that private equity and growth capital is about turning a quick profit, no matter what the cost to the acquired company may be. But a cursory…
‘Quirk’ is a basic tenet of capitalism
Financial Times
By Mr Steve Judge.
Sir, Daniel Schäfer’s characterisation of the long-standing tax treatment of carried interest as a “scheme” or “quirk” is not only unfair but unfounded, and…
Video: Texas Pension Fund Manager Talks about the Importance of PE
Steve LeBlanc, a senior managing director for private markets for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), yesterday appeared on CNBC’s Fast Money to discuss the important relationship between…
Pension Manager Discusses Benefits of PE Partnerships on CNBC
Steve LeBlanc, senior managing director for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas spoke with CNBC’s Fast Money about his fund’s partnership with private equity today, noting that by working with…
Strengthening Companies
Cincinnati Enquirer Examines How Private Equity Plays Critical Role in the Economy
Last week, The Cincinnati Enquirer published an article that takes an in-depth look at how private equity impacts companies in Ohio and Kentucky. Titled “Under Scrutiny, Private Equity Plays…
Cinci Enquirer: “Private Equity Plays Critical Role”
BUSINESS IN-DEPTH: Under scrutiny, private equity plays critical role
Written by Alexander Coolidge and Josh Pichler
Vince Nardy has a vision for AFC Industries Inc., the Fairfield company…