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Private equity industry continues post-recession rebound, according to new PE Index released by PEGCC
WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 21, 2010 – The global private equity industry in the third quarter continued its rebound from the 2008-2009 recession, but private equity activity has not…
PEGCC Comments to the FTC on Hart-Scott-Rodino Form Changes
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Private Equity Council adds 18 new members, changes name to Private Equity Growth Capital Council
WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 – Reflecting its expanded and diversified membership, the Private Equity Council announced today that it has changed its name to the Private Equity…
Raising “carried interest” tax could cut PE investment by $7 billion to $27 billion, new study finds
WASHINGTON, DC – A new study tracking the correlation between tax rates and private equity investment shows that the pending proposal to more than double the tax rate…
Statement on proposal to raise taxes on growth investments
WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 20, 2010 – The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on provisions of the so-called “tax extenders” bill filed today in the House of…Read more about Statement on proposal to raise taxes on growth investments
Private equity-backed companies employ more than 6 million Americans, PEC report finds
WASHINGTON, DC, May 4, 2010 – Companies backed by private equity investments provide jobs for more than six million Americans, or more than five percent of all private-sector…