Too much money is polluting markets, says General Atlantic’s MD

Gabriel Caillaux says large firms are throwing money at companies to boost market share, rather than digging down into difficult markets to find quality assets Private equity’s fundraising bonanza is causing “pollution” in the market that could be unhealthy for target...

Adam Neumann’s Family Office Explored a Bid for Barneys New York

WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann’s family office explored investing in Barneys New York Inc. during the retailer’s recent bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter. 166 2nd Financial Services, which is led by former Soros Fund Management executive...

A KKR Buyout of Walgreens Looks Difficult. Check Out the Math.

A leveraged buyout of Walgreens Boots Alliance would be a tough transaction to pull off, given the company’s size and the amount of equity likely needed to finance a deal. There were reports Monday that KKR (ticker: KKR) has formally approached Walgreens (WBA) about a...

BC Partners Weighs Record 8.5 Billion-Euro Fundraising

Private equity firm BC Partners is considering raising its biggest-ever fund as early as next year, people familiar with the matter said. The London-based firm has held preliminary talks with investors about raising about 8.5 billion euros ($9.4 billion) for its 11th...