The $20bn battle for Thyssenkrupp’s crown jewel heats up

The $20bn battle for Thyssenkrupp’s crown jewel heats up

Buyout groups compete with Finland’s Kone for one of the world’s biggest elevator makers What the lifts business lacks in stardust, it makes up for in size. And for lawyers, private equity executives and bankers, the industry will prove far from humdrum in the next...
Ares appoints new head of European private equity

Ares appoints new head of European private equity

The firm has said it sees a significant opportunity for expansion of its private equity business in Europe Ares Management Corporation has hired Stephane Etroy from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec as head of European private equity. Etroy will join the firm on...
TPG Is Raising New Fund Focused on Public Company Stakes

TPG Is Raising New Fund Focused on Public Company Stakes

The Barbarians are back at the gates, only this time they say they want to help. Private equity giant TPG is raising a fund to invest in public companies and will offer its experience to aid better decision making, according to people familiar with the matter. The...