News
Private Equity and Publicly-Traded Partnerships – S 1624
In A Nutshell – The Case Against S. 1624 S. 1624 is discriminatory. It would prevent private equity firms from becoming publicly traded partnerships (PTPs) while allowing more…Read more about Private Equity and Publicly-Traded Partnerships – S 1624
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)…
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 returns…Read more about Private equity builds strong companies, contributes billions to American economy
PEC testimony before House Financial Services Committee
Testimony of Douglas Lowenstein – President, the Private Equity Council Before the House Financial Services Committee, Washington, D.C. May 16, 2007 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee:…Read more about PEC testimony before House Financial Services Committee
Private Equity and the Treatment of Carried Interest: An Overview
Carried Interest: What It Is A critical component of the American economic system is the principle that those who create value by their work should be rewarded. Carried…Read more about Private Equity and the Treatment of Carried Interest: An Overview
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…