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On June 5, in capitulation to the outcry from the private equity industry, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down[1] the Private Fund Advisors rule promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).
KKR’s estimated emissions over 6,500 times higher than the firm reported to investors. The firm’s continued investment in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) raises alarm over stranded asset risk. With over half a trillion dollars ($553 billion) in assets…
A recent New York Times article analyzed the rise of Ownership Works, an employee-ownership model that purports to “share the wealth” with employees of portfolio companies owned by private equity firms. …
“Our communities are heavily influenced by multi-billion dollar corporations and private equity giants such as KKR. It is truly David vs. Goliath when it comes to the work we do.” – Kayley Shoupe, Carlsbad…
Private Equity Climate Risks is launching the Private Equity Energy Tracker, the first-of-its-kind, searchable portal that provides a catalog of the energy holdings of eight of the top North American private equity firms:…
Biden decision signals decline of LNG, increased risk for investors with exposure to fossil fuels Financial watchdog PESP encourages investors to avoid financial risks of their energy investments Statement from Nichole Heil, climate campaigner and researcher at the…
A recent Hawaii Business Magazine story followed the notable increase of private equity influence in Hawaii’s hotels. Hawaii Business Magazine December 18, 2023: Private Equity Owns a Big Chunk of Hawai‘i’s Hotels. Here’s Why That Matters. Private equity…
In the last decade, private equity firms have increasingly invested in assisted living providers and senior communities. This has been done primarily through private equity funds focused on real estate acquisition, including funds managed by firms KKR, Bain Capital, Harrison…
Newly released investigation finds all eleven of the largest firms received grades of “C” or lower, with seven earning failing grades. On November 13, 2023, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project released a first-of-its-kind Private Equity…
First-Ever Scorecard Grades Biggest Private Equity Firms On Labor Practices A new labor scorecard developed by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project underscores a pattern of hazardous or negligent labor practices within the industry. All eleven private equity…
The private equity industry faces reputational challenges due to its high management fees and accusations of negative practices, such as neglecting nursing homes and acquiring fossil fuel assets. Critics argue that the industry’s extensive holdings give it too much influence…
In September, private equity firm KKR announced the completion of its 42% stake in Port Arthur LNG Phase 1, via Sempra Infrastructure. First announced this spring, KKR’s commitment of new funding for the proposed LNG…
