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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…
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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…
Private Equity Campaign Launched
On February 2, the PEGCC launched “Private Equity at Work,” a new initiative aimed at educating media, policy makers and the public about the private equity industry and its positive…
Washington Outlook: With Payroll Tax Holiday Extended, Legislative Action May Subside as Political Messaging Ramps Up In Advance of the Election
After much debate, Congress recently passed the “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012,” and was signed into law by President Obama on February 22. This $143 billion measure…
Pensions
Private Equity Keeps Public Pensions Sound
In an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal, Steve LeBlanc, senior managing director for private markets for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a $110 billion fund with $44 billion in…