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In recent years, private equity ownership in Michigan has resulted in layoffs, bankruptcies, and union-busting throughout the state. Notably, many of these issues at private equity-owned companies have hit Michigan’s robust manufacturing industry, which employs…
In early August, a manufactured housing community formerly known as North Morris Estates in Thetford Township, Michigan met an important milestone: the park is now fully licensed to operate by state regulators.[1] The new license marks a historic…
PESP weighed in on a recent New York Times article detailing the precipitous decline of a once-luxurious apartment complex following its takeover by private equity firm Windsor Capital Group. Nob Hill, an…
In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts,…
New Jersey becomes fourth state to ban algorithmic price setting software, such as Thoma Bravo’s RealPage On July 20, New Jersey joined California, New York, and Connecticut to become the fourth state to ban landlords’ use of algorithmic…
Private equity’s expansion into healthcare is increasingly happening through joint ventures with nonprofit health systems rather than traditional acquisitions. Our recent report, Private equity’s joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare, examines this growing ownership model and…
The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush Is Becoming a Private Equity Gold Rush—and Communities Will Bear the Costs Everyone is discussing AI. Behind every AI model, however, lies a rapidly expanding physical infrastructure: massive data centers, power plants, transmission…
Back to school: New report explores who profits from Michigan’s education system Private equity controls at least 160 childcare centers in Michigan, receives millions through K-12 outsourcing contracts, and is positioned to benefit from new education funding streams.
Private equity firms control at least 160 childcare centers in Michigan, receive millions of dollars through K-12 outsourcing contracts, and are positioned to benefit from new education funding streams. A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder…
Across the United States, communities are increasingly confronting the consequences of private equity ownership of essential utilities. As financial firms acquire water and electric systems, they often promise fresh capital, improved infrastructure, and operational efficiencies. Yet many of…
Paine Schwartz continues to dismantle Monterey Mushrooms, laying off over 1,000 workers Monterey Mushrooms is the largest grower of fresh mushrooms in North America, responsible for a significant percentage of mushroom production. The company’s website…
Illinois enacts new guardrails around private equity ownership of disability service providers PESP research and testimony helped inform landmark legislation protecting intellectual and developmental disability services SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed HB4728, legislation…
