Roark Capital Seeks $5 Billion for New Flagship Fund

Roark Capital Seeks $5 Billion for New Flagship Fund

Midmarket private-equity firm Roark Capital Group is pitching its sixth flagship fund after closing a new restaurant-focused fund on nearly $1.4 billion last year, according to people familiar with the offering. The Atlanta-based firm has set a fundraising target of...
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...