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Archive for the Private Equity Category

3i Group Plc -

Private equity firm 3i Group Plc has seen an increase in new deal activity.  Total investments for the firm jumped 65% for the year.  The firm also made a move towards the asset management business with a deal for Mizuho Investment Management. 

To read a related Reuters article, please click here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE68S1II20100930

Jim Sutliff

LBO Wire -

The Dow Jones LBO Wire provides news and information on buyouts, deals, and the industry.  The e-newsletter is written daily and is a great source of information.  A recent article discusses the Blackstone Group and their fundraising efforts.

To visit the LBO Wire, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-15/nadal-next-challenges-federer-in-endorsements-after-career-grand-slam-win.html

Jim Sutliff

GM Valuation -

The GM IPO is a major topic in financial circles and the valuation of the firm is at the center of discussions.  The Deal Journal has a good article on the number crunching behind the valuations.  The Dow Jones Investment Banker provided strong analysis of the financial position of GM.

To read the WSJ Deal Journal article, please click here:

http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2010/08/20/the-gm-ipo-valuation-how-about-110-to-130-a-share/

Jim Sutliff

Bloomberg New Energy Finance -

Bloomberg New Energy Finance is a central hub for news, data, and research on the new energy market.  Biofuels, power storage, solar and wind, are just some of the energy sectors covered on the website.  The industry intelligence link provides a wealth of information for investors and analysts.

To visit Bloomberg New Energy Finance, please click here:

http://bnef.com/

Jim Sutliff

Forbes Markets Brief -

To get a quick overview of the markets take a look at the Markets Brief on Forbes.  It provides news and insights on domestic and global markets.  The report also provides valuable information on earnings reports and views from analysts regarding economic events.

To visit the Forbes Markets Brief, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/markets/marketsbrief/

Jim Sutliff

Clean Technology Funding -

Venture funding in the clean technology space has significantly increased over the last quarter.  Venture capital funding hit the highest level in two years mainly due to biotech and alternative energy.  The improving IPO market will be one factor that will help to generate interest in clean technology financing.

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-16/clean-technology-biotechs-lift-venture-investment-to-highest-in-two-years.html

Jim Sutliff

Private Equity Alpha -

An article from the Dow Jones Newswire states that private equity investors bring their own alpha.  According to a study by the London Business School and HEC in Paris, private equity alpha contributed almost 5% to the performane of private equity funds. 

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100628-709462.html

Jim Sutliff

IPO Market -

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the IPO market.  The article offers some ideas on how to improve the IPO market and there is also some commentary by William Hambrecht.

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704569204575328784069347058.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_personalfinance

Jim Sutliff

Three Questions For Entrepenuers -

Scott Anthony is one author who writes articles for the Harvard Business Review blogs.  A recent article on the Three Questions For Entrepenuers is particuliarly good and insightful.  Check out the article if a start-up venture is in your future or if you just enjoy business reading.

To read the Harvard Business Review article, please click here:

http://blogs.hbr.org/anthony/2010/04/how_many_days_does_your_busine.html

James Sutliff

Movie Investing -

Investing in movies can be very risky but it still draws a great deal of interest.  For some investors, the value of calling yourself a movie investor can overcome the risks associated with the business.  The Wall Street Journal has a great article on this lesser known investment vehicle.  It even briefly discusses the tax credits that can help finance the ventures.

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704032704575268452481665076.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_personalfinance

Jim Sutliff

Barclays Private Equity MBO -

Reuters reports that Barclays Private Equity will spin out through an MBO over the summer.  Barclays is also reported as targeting it’s first independent fund at 1.5 to 2 billion Euros.  Regulatory pressures may also be at work in the decision to spin out from the bank. 

To read the Reuters article, please click here:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE64K0UE20100524

Jim Sutliff

Taxation of Carried Interest -

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is a great source for information regarding the taxation of carried interest.  This is a hot button political issue that will directly impact job growth in America.  The NVCA website has important documents relating to the issue and recent news articles.

To view the NVCA website, please click here:

http://www.nvca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229&Itemid=500

 

Jim Sutliff

Venture Capital Resource -

The Financial Information Services website for the Dow Jones provides valuable resources on the venture capital industry.  Upcoming events are posted and industry trends are discussed.

o view the site, please click here:

http://fis.dowjones.com/

James Sutliff

Financial Times -

The Financial Times is a great source of information for economic news.  The world news coverage is outstanding and currency related matters are addressed.  There are only a few newspapers with a strong circulation that incorporate geopolitical effects in their columns and the Financial Times is one of them.

To visit the Financial Times site, please click here:

http://www.ft.com/home/us

Jim Sutliff

Hedge Funds Lower Fees -

Hedge funds are starting to face reality when it comes to charging fees.  Hedge funds are starting to lower fees and attempting to lock-in investors money for a longer time period.

To view a related article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aV5d_zNyBLfM&refer=home

Jim Sutliff