Private equity (PE) is well placed to lead sustainable investing. The industry is large – so large that society won’t be able to tackle the climate crisis and other major challenges without the active participation of PE firms and their portfolio companies. In the last 15 years, the industry has been a steadily growing area…
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Private equity firms tried to shoplift $4 billion from Albertsons before selling it to Kroger, until a judge stopped them — for now
In Slate, Moe Tkackik has an excellent analysis if the proposed Albertsons/Kroger merger, what he calls our “cash-extractive economy.” A judge has paused the deal, which would divert $4 billion from the companies to the private equity partners, [T]he current norm [is] that views every realm of commercial activity as first and foremost a vehicle…
Private Equity Investors Prioritize ESG| Coller Capital
According to Coller Capital’s Private Equity Barometer: Three quarters of Limited Partners say climate change and healthcare/biotech will change their investment priorities in the post-covid world Half of Limited Partners believe a strong ESG policy boosts PE returns Risks to PE returns have risen significantly – but it’s still a good time to invest, LPs…
Carlyle Ties Loans to Board Diversity – The New York Times
Today, the private equity firm Carlyle will announce a $4.1 billion credit facility for its portfolio companies that ties the price of debt to the diversity of a company’s board. The facility, which the firm says is the largest of its kind in the U.S., is part of an “integrated approach to building better businesses,”…
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