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Investors in Permira’s Fund IV have been given the option to limit their capital contribution to 60% of the amount they originally committed to the €11.1bn fund.

Advent International and CCP Equity Partners acquired the healthcare services company in 2004.

For December's Valuation Challenge, PJ Viscio, managing director for Duff & Phelps, looks at the fair value implications of discounted cash flow and market comparable approaches.

As the financial sector attracts increasingly bad press and public ire, private equity firms need to work harder than ever to craft and convey their brand. By Maryam Meddin, Clarus Design

Minimising the impact of financial crisis on private equity funds and venture capital funds. By Gabor Garai, Foley & Lardner

GPs are increasingly using virtual data rooms for more than just M&A transactions. By Marlin Piscitelli, Merrill Corporation

PEI Manager compares the global operations of five different private equity firms, and discovers more than one way to conquer the world

Cutting a special deal with one of your LPs can create conflict with the rest of your investors. Know what you're getting into before giving anyone preference

As private equity assets under management continue their exponential growth, BNY looks to take advantage of a trend toward outsourcing

The firm failed to deliver on the terms of its employment offer to Gary Stevens, the suit alleges