Performance
Global LBO returns see sharp decline in H1 2020 - research
Returns from private equity funds globally slumped in the first two quarters of 2020, says eFront
British Private Equity Awards: last chance to vote
Pick your winners in the shortlist for this year's Unquote British Private Equity Awards – voting closes tonight at 5pm
Eurazeo NAV down by 12% in H1
Companies in travel and leisure sector have been the hardest hit in the GP's portfolio
Two thirds of PE professionals expect reduction in carry – survey
More than half of the private equity partners and directors surveyed also expect bonuses to reduce
Caledonia announces private capital returns of -18%
Buzz Bingo and Liberation Group leisure venues are currently closed, due to coronavirus restrictions
Gimv confirms dividend but reports negative portfolio return
Gimv invested €205m in six new platform investments and additional bolt-ons in 2019/2020
Video: OTPP's Topley discusses liquidity squeeze, GP discipline
Joe Topley, head of European funds at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, shares his LP perspective on the current state of the private equity market
Eurazeo portfolio's revenues dragged down by travel & leisure assets in Q1
Rest of portfolio revenue remained stable, with updated NAVs not due until mid-year
Market braces for 12.6% drop in valuations by Q2 – report
NAVs expected to drop for Q1, with a steeper mark-down for Q2 as the crisis take its toll
2020 Outlook: Political change heralds UK buyout revival
Deal volume was down last year, but record-high value and a more settled political backdrop mean 2020 could be busy for the UK
2019 in numbers: Full steam ahead
With the full statistics for 2019 deal activity and fundraising now compiled, Unquote explores last year's highlights and what 2020 may hold
Insurers expect PE to outperform – survey
Schroders survey respondents expect PE and infra to generate the highest returns in the next 12 months
Correcting Alpha: fundamental flaws of IRR
Unquote sister publication Private Equity Law Report looks at how sponsors can avoid distorted calculations
Danish pension fund ATP nets record returns
Private equity portfolio returned DKK 2.6bn over the first three quarters of 2019
British Private Equity Awards 2019: winners announced
Congratulations to the winners of the hotly contested 2019 British Private Equity Awards, announced last night in London
British Private Equity Awards – last chance to vote
Time to pick your winners in the shortlist for this year's Unquote British Private Equity Awards – voting closes at 5pm today
DACH's H1 dealflow remains steady but fundraising lull looms
Private equity activity remained steady in the region in H1 2019 with 223 deals, but only one fund was launched
DBAG net income drops to €12.6m from €27.7m
Listed private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs AG reports a decline in net income
New direct equity fund boosts PE inflows for Partners Group
Private equity has been the second fastest asset class to grow, delivering 11% net growth
Calpers misses returns target amid PE outperformance
Results come as the pension fund is set to select a new private equity consultant
Gender-inclusive management teams bolster PE returns
Diverse gender investment committees have generated better results than all-male committees
EQT, Summa, LGT sign up to UN's SDG Impact initiative
Development comes two months after EQT co-founder Ståhlberg left to launch an impact-dedicated firm
PE leads performance table for Finnish state pension fund
Private equity funds delivered the best returns for VER compared with other investments in 2018
Private equity boosts returns for PensionDanmark
Private equity was the third best performing asset class, after infrastructure and real estate
