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KKR’s Green Portfolio Program (GPP) has produced an estimated USD917 million in cost savings and added revenue and more than 1.8 million metric tons of GHGs avoided between 2008 and 2012.
The GPP is an operational improvement program that uses an “environmental lens” to assess critical business activities of KKR’s participating private equity portfolio companies. Launched in partnership with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in 2008, the GPP’s financial impact is a direct result of energy and water efficiency efforts, operational improvements, and better waste handling across 19 portfolio companies reporting into the program.
“The continued impact that we see as
Rothstein Kass has announced the promotions of five high-profile team members, including new principals Miri Forster, Sabrina Ho, Peter Kehrli and Jay Shepulski, and senior director Kevin Sasz.
The promotions demonstrate Rothstein Kass’ ongoing commitment to attracting and retaining top talent as the firm continues to expand its expertise and global footprint.
“Our ability to attract and retain top talent is key to expanding our leadership position as we build our expertise and global footprint,” says Steve Kass, Co-CEO and Co-Managing Principal at Rothstein Kass. “We have continually been recognised among the ‘best places to work’ both inside and
International Fiber Corporation has acquired Fibred, a provider of premium soy fibre products for numerous food end-markets, its first acquisition since being acquired by private equity firm Arsenal Capital in August.
Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Cumberland, Maryland, Fibred manufactures dietary soy fibre sold globally for use in baked goods, meats, cereal, dairy products, health foods, and many other applications. The acquisition builds on IFC's industry leading position in insoluble fibre products, and adds significant breadth to IFC's product offering and manufacturing capabilities through Fibred's unique "wet" process. Fibred's flagship product is sold under the trade name FI-1 Soy
On Monday 14 October, the Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) announced to members that certain of its historic activities have been under investigation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
Jon Moulton, Chairman of the CISX, said that the investigations do not relate to current matters but are ongoing and that the CISX has decided not to accept new listings at the current time while it establishes an alternative corporate structure to segregate the historic issues from the operating business.
The CISX has published an operational statement which provided more detail on what this means in practice for current and
Custom House Global Fund Services has launched Custom House Gateway, a web portal that connects fund servicing with solutions across the middle and back office, designed for US alternative investment managers.
“The US hedge fund industry is growing fast globally, adding USD150 billion in assets under management in 2013. At the same time, fund managers face unprecedented pressure on costs from regulatory compliance, comprehensive due diligence, and other operational expenses. We have made the strategic decision to expand our operations in the US and Custom House Gateway is a new offering devised for US asset managers of all sizes, but
Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) and AlpInvest Partners have assumed management of two funds of funds with a focus on Indiana life sciences companies.
The funds are: the Indiana Future Fund (IFF), a USD72.6 million fund of funds, and its USD58.0 million successor, the INext Program (INext). The transfer from a third party was approved October 1(st) by the funds' limited partners, and brings assets managed by Carlyle and AlpInvest in the state to approximately USD438 million.
The Indiana Future Fund was raised in 2003 to invest in venture capital funds that in turn would consider
The lights are on green for private equity investors in the German SME sector, according to the latest autumn survey of the private equity panel polled three times a year by CMS Hasche Sigle and FINANCE magazine.
The banks seem to be courting them almost as enthusiastically as in the run-up to record year 2007. After having first raised maximum borrowing limits quite substantially, the banks are now also making concessions to PE investors with regard to the financing terms.
The survey also revealed that many potential corporate takeover candidates are still regarded as too expensive and not exciting enough.
Schroders Chief Economist, Keith Wade (pictured), comments on the US Congress decision to approve federal spending and lift the debt ceiling after 16 days of government shutdown, and the impact that this could have on markets…
After 16 days of government shutdown, Congress has approved a bill to fund federal spending and lift the debt ceiling. The measures agreed will keep federal government running until 15th January and lift the debt ceiling until 7th February. There are also instructions for budget negotiations to conclude by 13th December. The risk of default by the "greatest” nation (borrower) on earth has been
3i Debt Management’s Andrew Bellis has joined the list of confirmed speakers at the Debt Forum event in London on 13 November.
Bellis is a Managing Director and Partner of 3i Debt Management, responsible for the strategic growth of the business. Before joining 3iDM in July 2012, he ran the global CLO new issue business at Credit Suisse. Prior to that Bellis held a number of roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2003, including running the European CLO and alternative fund structuring group and the illiquid structured credit trading business in Europe.
In total Bellis has 15 years
Z Capital Partners, a private equity firm that makes controlling investments in companies in need of revitalisation or restructuring, has named William J Monagle, Jr as Chief Operating Officer.
Monagle has served as Managing Director at Z Capital and been a member of the Investment/Operational Team since November 2012.
"Bill brings to this role more than two decades of leadership and investment experience in analyzing private markets as well as proven expertise in tax and accounting related issues," says James J Zenni, President and Chief Executive Officer of Z Capital. "Bill is a seasoned operations professional and I have the
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