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KKR's co-founders took home nearly 50% more in total compensation in 2012 compared to 2011, while Blackstone chief Steve Schwarzman’s annual pay remained flat year-over-year.
The Private Equity Growth Capital Council will ask portfolio company CEOs to help tell the industry's story in 2013, says PEGCC president Steve Judge.
The agreement preventing the US from going over the so-called ‘fiscal cliff’ will mean higher taxes for fund managers, but may also help spur M&A activity.
General partners will continue to offer lower management fees in what could be a more favourable fundraising environment next year, says Hall Capital’s Jessica Reed Saouaf.
Some private equity professionals speaking during an industry panel expressed optimism a resolution to the US fiscal cliff will be resolved before year end, but that it would be only a short-term solution.
Cory Eaves, managing director at General Atlantic, talks about the importance of deal teams and operating teams collaborating to create value at portfolio companies.
The Toronto-based firm will employ a different fee structure and hold investments for longer than the typical private equity investment period of three to five years.
The US Supreme Court’s decision on healthcare reform should help drive activity in the sector, according to industry sources including Bain Capital managing director Chris Gordon.
Rajat Gupta’s firm New Silk Route has worked for more than a year to convince its LPs that the insider trading scandal has nothing to do with its ability to generate strong returns.
Investors are utilising co-investment opportunities and negotiating better fund terms in the search for higher returns.
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