Carlyle Group Buys Eight Solar Projects in Maine

Carlyle Group Buys Eight Solar Projects in Maine

Carlyle Group Inc. has acquired eight solar projects in Maine as the asset manager seeks to capitalize on New England’s expanding renewable-energy market. The projects are expected to cost more than $130 million to build and will deliver 100 megawatts of solar-power...
Can private-equity reporting move beyond spreadsheets?

Can private-equity reporting move beyond spreadsheets?

Private equity is considered a sophisticated industry, but when it comes to reporting fund fees and performance to investors, that refinement is less apparent. A lack of standards on how to break down the various expenses incurred by private-equity funds, as well as...
Platinum Equity in Talks to Buy HNA’s Ingram for $7 Billion

Platinum Equity in Talks to Buy HNA’s Ingram for $7 Billion

U.S. private equity firm Platinum Equity is in advanced talks to buy HNA Group Co.’s Ingram Micro Inc. in a deal that values the technology distributor at about $7 billion, including debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Discussions are ongoing and...