Private Equity
The Billion-Dollar Revolt: Why Private Equity is Waging War on Its Most Powerful Law Firm
A revolt is brewing in private equity as investors push back against the massive legal fees of top law firm Kirkland & Ellis, signaling a major power shift.
Thermo Fisher’s $10 Billion Bet: Unpacking the Mega-Deal for Clario and the Future of Drug Development
Thermo Fisher’s potential $10B acquisition of Clario signals a major shift in the drug development landscape, blending healthcare, data, and finance.
Spain’s Tax Showdown: Why a Probe into Private Equity Giant CVC Could Redefine European Finance
A tax fraud probe into PE firm CVC threatens to upend how carried interest and holding companies are treated in Spain, with huge economic implications.
The Trillion-Dollar Blind Spot: Why Private Equity is Making a Big Bet on Women’s Health
Private equity’s profit-driven playbook meets the underserved women’s health market, creating a trillion-dollar opportunity for innovation and disruption.
Sequoia’s Seismic Split: Decoding the Fractures in Global Finance
A VC giant splits, PE floods Japan, and a nuclear deal baffles. These events signal a new, fragmented era for global finance and investing.
Beyond the Shadows: Why It’s Time to Retire the Term ‘Shadow Banking’
The term ‘shadow banking’ is a dangerous misnomer. Discover the reality of market-based finance and its crucial role in the modern global economy.
Wall Street’s New Barracks: Why the US Army is Courting Private Equity for a $150 Billion Overhaul
The US Army is in talks with private equity giants like KKR and Apollo to fund a massive $150bn infrastructure overhaul, a landmark public-private shift.
Beyond the Paycheck: How Private Equity is Sparking an Ownership Revolution in Japan
KKR is leading a groundbreaking push in Japan to give blue-collar workers equity in portfolio companies, challenging traditional finance models.
Beyond the Buyout: How KKR is Rewriting the Private Equity Playbook in Japan
KKR is spearheading a transformative initiative to bring broad-based employee ownership to Japan, aiming to reshape private equity’s image and boost returns.
In the Red Jersey: Analyzing Rapha’s Steep Climb to Financial Recovery
High-end cycling brand Rapha, owned by Walmart heirs, faces a steep climb to profitability as losses widen despite revenue growth. Can a new CEO succeed?
Beyond the Ticker: Why Blackstone and TPG’s Megadeal for Hologic Signals a New Era in Healthcare Investing
A deep dive into the massive TPG and Blackstone take-private deal for Hologic, analyzing its impact on healthcare, finance, and the broader stock market.
Blackstone’s Big Bet: Why the Titan of Finance is Eyeing the Humble Self-Storage Unit
Blackstone’s potential bid for Big Yellow Group reveals a strategic pivot towards defensive assets and highlights the surprising resilience of self-storage.