Alexandra Heal

Discount retailer that makes up almost 80% of 3i’s buyout portfolio may miss targets as sales slow

Popularity of evergreen vehicles with wealthy individuals could ‘fundamentally alter the landscape of private equity’

Per Franzén says inability to raise fresh funds may leave many firms only managing existing investments in coming decade

Buyout bosses intend to contest any attempt by competition watchdog to disqualify them as directors of British companies

Michele Rabà to take over in April from Lionel Assant, who will focus on co-chief investment officer role

Firm moves to repair relations with backers of private equity funds after claims of uncooperative behaviour in negotiations

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at adding employer national insurance to UK businesses operating as LLPs

Microsoft-backed start-up fell into insolvency soon after prosecutors asked for documents around its finances

Buyout firm takes 20% stake in International Schools Partnership alongside Partners Group

Industry must avoid ‘lowering the bar’ on deals as it chases management fees

Investment group says Josh Pack left an ‘indelible mark’ on Mubadala-backed business he joined more than two decades ago

Lofty targets for 2026 may force investors to choose between buyout firms, leaving some short of new funds to invest

US group invests in private equity, infrastructure, credit and real estate at ‘pivotal moment’ for the continent

Dealmaker Peter Rutland emerges as frontrunner to replace Rob Lucas as chief executive

Almost a dozen firms preparing UK flotation of a portfolio company in next 12 months

Value of realised investments jumps 20% to record €13.2bn but performance-related earnings fall in first half

AustralianSuper says sector will offer high returns for many years despite current slump

Cinven-backed accountancy firm to outsource roles to India

US software-focused private equity group negotiated broad carve-out in recent funds’ terms

Changes to non-dom regime and carried interest tax rules squeeze London buyout sector