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Private Equity Council issues statement on SEIU ‘Day of Action’
WASHINGTON, DC, July 17, 2008 –
The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on the “Day of Action” being staged today by the Service Employees International Union. The statement should…
Private Equity Council issues statement on new PE research conducted by Prof. Josh Lerner for the World Economic Forum
WASHINGTON, DC, January 25, 2008 –
The Private Equity Council today issued the ffollowing statement on new research on private equity conducted for the World Economic Forum by a team of researchers…
Large private equity acquisitons grew U.S. jobs significantly in recent years, new study finds
WASHINGTON, DC, January 17, 2008 — Acquisitions of large companies by some of the leading U.S.-based private equity firms between 2002 and 2005 resulted in significant net gains in U.S….
Taxes on private equity partners are equitable, fair, Private Equity Council chairman tells Congress
WASHINGTON, DC, September 6, 2007 — The investment profits of private equity firms are fairly taxed as long-term capital gains because private equity partners act as owners, not employees;…
Private equity strengthens American companies with capabilities, clarity, culture and capital
WASHINGTON, DC, September 5, 2007 — Three iconic American companies — quick-service legend Burger King, financial software innovator SunGard and automotive parts pioneer AutoZone —…
Raising taxes on private equity investments could hurt U.S. companies and competitiveness, PEC tells Congress
WASHINGTON, DC, July 31, 2007 — Raising taxes on the private equity investment industry by 130 percent could reduce investments in companies, lower returns for pension funds and other investors…
New Private Equity Council white paper details PE’s role in driving economic growth and investment
WASHINGTON, DC, July 11, 2007 — Private equity is an integral part of the American economy that significantly strengthens companies and contributes hundreds of billions of dollars in profits to…
Private Equity Council will oppose legislation that discourages U.S. PE firms from going public
WASHINGTON, DC, June 21, 2007 —
The Private Equity Council today announced its opposition to legislation introduced last week by Sens. Max Baucus (D-Montana) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) that…
Private equity builds strong companies, contributes billions to American economy
WASHINGTON, DC, May 16, 2007 –
The private equity industry makes substantial contributions to the American economy by building strong, financially secure companies and delivering superior investment…
PEC Statement: SEIU’s “Behind the Buyouts”
Statement By Douglas Lowenstein, President Private Equity Council on SEIU’s “Behind the Buyouts” Study
Washington, DC – April 24, 2007 –
The following statement should be attributed to Douglas…
Private Equity Council is formed to provide research and information
Douglas Lowenstein to serve as president
Washington, DC – December 26, 2006
Leading private equity firms today announced the formation of the Private Equity Council (PEC), a Washington, DC-based…