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May 2013 issue
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ON THE COVER
The PEI 300: Bye-bye boom years
Our Research & Analytics team’s exclusive like-for-like ranking of private equity
direct investment programmes suggests the mega-firms are not quite as dominant as they once were
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
A safety bet
Despite the political and regulatory pressures, deals are starting to emerge in the nuclear industry
Call to alms
The UK’s new social investment bank wants established GPs to set up socially-minded funds
The incredible shrinking GP
What are the potential pitfalls when a GP is forced to scale back its business?
Cooking the books
A new report suggests GPs are guilty of over-valuing portfolio companies when fundraising
Privately Speaking: The Abraaj Group
In 2012, a merger between two very different fund managers created the Abraaj Group. Philip Borel talks to several senior partners about the strategy they’re seeking to execute
Secondaries roundtable: Unlocking value
Six experts explain why the secondaries market has enjoyed a busy start to 2013 especially around the restructuring of ageing funds
China briefing: Status symbol
Why Chinese companies are willing to wait four years for an IPO that will probably underperform; regulators crack down on PE; what next for RMB funds
REGULARS
First Round
Valley girls; Free for all; Pot luck; Hg in haiku
The World This Month
The biggest private equity stories from around the globe – including Toronto, Washington, Florida, London, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, India and Sydney
Deal Mechanic: Embracing change
How Nordic generated a 5x return from a Swedish high-end wheelchair business
On the Record
Edward Claessen outlines the European Investment Fund’s strategy post-crisis
LP Radar: CalPERS’ emerging thought
CalPERS’ actions suggest the system is as dedicated as ever to incubating new managers
Investor Base: Dolan leaves Harvard
Never afraid to speak his mind on fees and fund size, Peter Dolan set the standard for big LPs
Capital Watch
Funds currently in market, courtesy of PEI’s Research & Analytics team
Data Room
Focus on ... Evaluating take-privates
Nicholas Pye, Buyout Guy
Pye talks non-execs – and his unique approach to backing management
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April 2013 issue
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ON THE COVER
Privately Speaking: Sonali De Rycker, Accel Partners
European venture has disappointed investors for a decade. But many believe the prospects for this segment of the market have never been better. Accel Partners’ European arm is emerging as one of the best of its breed – and in Sonali De Rycker, it boasts a partner described in some quarters as ‘the best VC in Europe’. But why should LPs believe this time will be different?
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Friends in high places
Democratic Representative Jim Himes on why PE firms shouldn’t have to register with the SEC
Other side of the table
Why Vista Equity Partners is filling its investor relations department with former LPs
Fundraising special: A risky business
Private equity groups are hoping for a better year on the fundraising trail in 2013, as global investors start to seek out better returns for their investments
Fundraising special: A placement agent writes...
If placement agents could be brutally honest with clients ahead of a fundraising, what would they say?
France briefing: Winners and losers
France is settling down after a tumultuous year. But some GPs may not survive to reap the rewards of recovery
Japan briefing: Rediscovering Japan
Long shunned as uninspiring, the struggles of its neighbours are persuading some LPs to take a second look at Japan
REGULARS
First Round
Romney’s back (already); The Dirty (Dishes) Dozen; Who are you? (Ooh ooh)
The World This Month
The biggest private equity stories from around the globe – including Washington, California, Brazil, London, Copenhagen, Jakarta, Australia and China
Deal Mechanic: Liquid returns
How CBPE doubled EBITDA at 40-year-old pharma business Rosemont
On the Record
Philippe Robert of newcomer OceanBridge Partners explains why his firm is shunning the traditional PE model
LP Radar: Why won’t Apollo explain?
Apollo is keeping mum about why it continued to pay the now-indicted placement agent Al Villalobos
Investor Base: A lower bar
The new feeder fund that offers access to Carlyle funds for a minimum investment of just $50,000
Capital Watch
Funds currently in market
Data Room
Focus on – alternative asset allocations in 2012
Nicholas Pye, Buyout Guy
The London team gets a rocket from the boss
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March 2013 issue
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ON THE COVER
Privately Speaking: The New Mexico State Investment Council
Not long after it was torn apart by a pay-to-play scandal, the NMSIC has re-established itself as one of the top LPs in the industry. Sam Sutton asks state
investment officer Steven Moise and deputy Vince Smith how they turned things around
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Slower but smarter
Retail is slowing in China – but the midmarket still offers good opportunities for private equity
The weakest link
How can GPs mitigate supply chain risks like those that have recently afflicted Lion Capital?
Building bridges
The sea change in attitudes to social investing over the 10-year life of Bridges
Ventures
A second look
A report suggests secondary buyouts actually deliver better returns than primary deals
Turkey: Maturing nicely?
Turkey has long been tipped as a hotbed of private equity activity. PEI asks four of the market’s key players whether the market is finally set to take off
Fund of fund special: Evolving to survive
How can funds of funds managers stay relevant and keep attracting business in
today’s difficult climate?
REGULARS
First Round
Moment of Clarity; Inglorious Congress; On the sauce
The World This Month
The biggest private equity stories from around the globe – including San Francisco, London, Ontario, Brazil, Hong Kong, South Africa and Sri Lanka
Deal Mechanic:
How Navis turned TrimCo into a global player - and made a 10x return in the process
On the Record:
Paul Yang of China Development Industrial Bank / CDIB Capital on his 'China corridor' strategy
LP Radar: Ill-defined commitments
The switch to DC - and why managers need to get their act together now
Investor Base: Open for business
Two major LPs have been busy strengthening their traditional fund commitment operations
Capital Watch
Funds currently in market
Data Room
Focus on – global fundraising in 2012
Nicholas Pye, Buyout Guy
Pye gets caught napping on value creation
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