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Deal makers and employees at private equity firms are expected to receive the biggest bonus increases this year on Wall Street, according to a forecast by compensation consulting firm Johnson Associates, Reuters reported.
Initial public offerings surged in the second quarter as mergers and acquisitions remained nearly static.
Sponsors exited companies via M&A at a far slower pace in the first quarter than they did at year-end, although total disclosed deal value remained strong, suggesting they were able to take advantage of rising deal prices.
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Recently, David Brooks wrote an op-ed for the New York Times entitled “How to Leave a Mark,” which was all about the rise of mission-driven businesses and the new “impact investors” that finance these companies.
High prices have made deal-making as tricky as walking a tightrope.
U.S.-based buyout and mezzanine firms collected approximately $39.96 billion in commitments during the first quarter of 2014, with nearly $800 million from mezzanine funds. The latest fundraising drive far exceeds the $25.8 billion recorded this time last year.
Fundraising by U.S.-based buyout and mezzanine funds nudged slightly higher during the last two weeks and stands at more than $39.5 billion so far this year.
TGI Fridays, the global casual dining restaurant chain known for its red-striped canopies and memorabilia-rich decor, is in advanced talks to sell itself to buyout firm TriArtisan Capital Partners, people familiar with the matter told sister news service Reuters.