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Ex-JP Morgan investment bankers join Houlihan LokeyGlobal investment bank Houlihan Lokey has added four former JP Morgan real estate investment banking professionals to its business in a bid to expand the firm’s real estate practice. The JP Morgan team helped orchestrate the sale of 650 Madison Avenue to Carlyle and Ashkenazy.
- Carlyle JV targets $1.2bn in US distressed properties
A joint venture between The Carlyle Group and GFI Capital Resources Group is looking to acquire distressed residential apartment buildings in the US.
- Fortress doubles on IPO
Fortress Investment Group this morning rocketed to roughly a $35 per share debut price, valuing the closely watched alternative investment giant at roughly $12bn, equal to 40 percent of its assets under management.
- Investors throng annual Carlyle meeting
More than 1000 people are attending the 20th anniversary Carlyle investor conference in Washington DC. The event is featuring the unveiling of a new financial services fund, commentary from political luminaries and a performance by pop star Lionel Richie.
- Capitol Hill to examine PE-owned nursing homes
Congressional interest in private equity-owned nursing homes remains high, as two committees in the US House of Representatives have now said they will hold hearings on the subject.
- TPG mulls sale to pensions
US private equity firm TPG is exploring the possible sale of a minority stake in the firm to major state pension funds.
- Lehman reportedly shops $10bn alternatives arm to buyout groups
Carlyle, General Atlantic, Hellman & Friedman and Blackstone have been reported as potential buyers of Lehman Brothers divisions including its private equity arm, as the beleaguered investment bank looks to shore up its balance sheet.
- Silver Lake sells 10% stake to CalPERS
The US’ largest pension fund has purchased yet another stake in a big-name buyout firm, reportedly paying $275 million for an interest in Silver Lake.
- Fortress IPO ’25 times over-subscribed’
Some of the world’s biggest alternative asset managers will be watching with interest tomorrow when Fortress Investment Group becomes the first US hedge fund and private equity group to float on the stock exchange tomorrow.
- Carlyle to pay $4.9bn for healthcare services provider
The Carlyle Group is paying $5bn for an Ohio-based healthcare services provider—and picking up more than 500 nursing facilities in the process.