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SRS Buys Auto Point

February 11, 2010 - Increasingly, private equity has been willing to invest in the automotive sector.

Lincoln Bolsters Auto Capabilities

February 8, 2010 - The investment bank entered into a partnership with strategic advisor Casesa & Co. to advise the automotive industry.

Odyssey Makes Airplane Parts Buy

February 2, 2010 - About a year after wrapping a $1B+ fund, the middle market PE firm makes its third deal.

Japan Airlines Files for Bankruptcy

January 19, 2010 - The carrier will slash its workforce by a third as part of restructuring.

Calera Backs Rock-It

January 6, 2010 - As music tours concerts ramp up, the private equity firm bets on a specialty logistics play.

Key Air Backer Doubles Down

December 28, 2009 - Rizvi Traverse Management buys the debt of the FBO services company in a move likely aimed at saving its equity investment.

CD&R Targets Used Cars

December 24, 2009 - The buyout for BCA serves as an exit for Montagu Private Equity.

YRC Needs Exchange to Stave off Bankruptcy

December 17, 2009 - The trucking company needs an additional 20% approval for exchange offer to go through.

XATA Fundraises for Deal

December 7, 2009 - Turnpike Global buy made possible by Trident, Tech Crossover Ventures infusion.

Huron Buys into Auto Aftermarket

November 2, 2009 - The Detroit private equity investor acquired a stake in Maple Leaf Automotive for about $30 million.

Cynergy Data Sold to Comvest

October 29, 2009 - 2009 has seen quite a bit of consolidation in the pay processor space.

The VC Garage Sale

October 28, 2009 - As venture capital-backed companies sink, picking through the available assets is easier said than done.

Madison Capital Buys SPX Filtran Unit

October 23, 2009 - The North Carolina manufacturing investment firm did not disclose term of the transaction.

Survey Predicts European Troubles

October 15, 2009 - Sixty six percent expect restructuring volume would double in the coming year.

Fortress Launches RailAmerica IPO

October 13, 2009 - The management firm will offer 10.5 million primary shares of the Florida railroad operator.