Election 2020

Private Equity

Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman, Who Backed Trump, Urges “Peaceful Transition”

Schwarzman says the "election is very clear and there must be a peaceful transition of power."

January 7, 2021

Other Sectors

How Might Private Equity Fare Under a Biden-Harris Administration?

“The private equity industry welcomes the new administration and is very appreciative of the common sense approach that President- elect Joe Biden is signaling,” Pam Hendrickson, COO, the Riverside Co., says.

November 11, 2020

Other Sectors

Evercore Co-CEO Says a Divided Government Is Endorsed by Markets

While Ralph Schlosstein believes the lack of a blue wave means a smaller stimulus package, it also “probably means less aggressive regulation,” he tells Bloomberg.

November 4, 2020

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M&A Wrap: Presidential Election, Riverside, Sun Life, Adidas, Reebok, Levine Leichtman, HarbourVest, Summit

Mergers & Acquisitions talks to Riverside Co.s' Pam Hendrickson about the election from a PE perspective. Sun Life buys a majority stake in Crescent. Adidas is reportedly looking to sell Reebok. HarbourVest and Summit make education technology deals.

October 22, 2020

Investment Banking

Deal-Ready: Companies Prepare for Opportunities, as M&A Activity Picks Up in Q4

“Given the upcoming presidential election and the possibility of changed priorities, the potential for near-term domestic M&A is significant,” says Datasite CEO Rusty Wiley in this Q&A.

October 14, 2020

Other Sectors

Right Time to Sell, Before Taxes Go Up

A potential doubling of the capital gains tax upon a sale has owners contemplating exits, writes Beatrice Mitchell, co-founder and managing director, Sperry, Mitchell & Co.

October 13, 2020

Healthcare

M&A Wrap: Q3 Rebound, Election Issues, OEP, Simplura Health Group, Providence, Pam Hendrickson, Advent, Accel-KKR, TA

Providence buys senior home care services provider Simplura, as healthcare deals soar. M&A total deal value is up 80 percent in the third quarter. Mergers & Acquisitions talks to the Riverside Co.'s Pam Hendrickson about the impact of the elections on businesses. More PE news from Advent, Accel-KR and TA.

October 1, 2020

Other Sectors

Election Spotlight: Businesses of All Kinds Will Face a Tax Increase, If No Action is Taken

“We must remain engaged before, during, and after Election Day,” says Riverside’s Pam Hendrickson.

September 29, 2020

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