Private Equity Firms Wade Into Suez-Veolia Takeover Battle

Private Equity Firms Wade Into Suez-Veolia Takeover Battle

Two private equity firms waded into the bitter takeover battle between Suez SA and Veolia Environnement SA, but there was little indication that their involvement would break the stalemate. Ardian SAS and Global Infrastructure Partners said Sunday they’re prepared to...
Private equity firms seize on IPO boom with consumer assets

Private equity firms seize on IPO boom with consumer assets

Private equity firms are refusing to be left out of the initial public offering (IPO) boom. With technology IPOs sometimes doubling on day one, buyout shops are hoping to capture some of the buzz for their less sexy, slower growth and higher leverage assets. Two...
BlackRock is forcing finance to take climate risk seriously

BlackRock is forcing finance to take climate risk seriously

BlackRock, the world’s largest investment firm, will put sustainability at the center of its investment strategy going forward, according to CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter to chief executives. The letter states that BlackRock, which manages almost $7 trillion in...