News & Analysis

The Southern California-based private equity advisor has hired James Gamett to head up secondary investments, which the company believes has become an attractive investment area.

MYOB’s board has approved the terms of an amended take-private offer that values the company at A$450m, A$13m more than the previous offer.

Investors in Permira’s Fund IV have been given the option to limit their capital contribution to 60% of the amount they originally committed to the €11.1bn fund.

Advent International and CCP Equity Partners acquired the healthcare services company in 2004.

As unfunded commitments are looking harder to meet, the Euronext-listed fund of funds is receiving increased calls from its managers of distressed funds.

A new survey shows that MAC clause terms are becoming more buyer friendly amid the slower deal flow

For December's Valuation Challenge, PJ Viscio, managing director for Duff & Phelps, looks at the fair value implications of discounted cash flow and market comparable approaches.

Mid Europa Partners is the successor entity to EMP Europe, which was formed in 1999 by EMP Global. EMP Europe was launched in 1999, and in early 2005 the EMP Europe team bought out EMP Global's stake to form Mid Europa. The firm invests in Central and Eastern Europe, and has since raised two successor vehicles. As the firm grew, founding member Bill Morrow moved from the investment team to become the firm's first COO. Jennifer Harris spoke with Morrow about the development of the role.

As the financial sector attracts increasingly bad press and public ire, private equity firms need to work harder than ever to craft and convey their brand. By Maryam Meddin, Clarus Design

Minimising the impact of financial crisis on private equity funds and venture capital funds. By Gabor Garai, Foley & Lardner