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The first quarter of 2025 saw a disproportionate number of large private equity bankruptcies. 7 out of 10 bankruptcies at companies with over $1 billion in liabilities were at companies owned by a private equity firm, despite private…
On April 17, 2025, the Federal Energy Commission approved the extension of BlackRock’s blanket authorization to acquire voting securities of any “public utility,” “electric utility company,” “transmitting utility,” or “holding company in a…
Today, Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) released a report, “Private Equity Is Continuing to Acquire – and Bankrupt – Nursing Homes,” which reveals that private equity firms continue to acquire nursing home facilities.
Private equity firms remain active in acquiring nursing homes, despite claims to the contrary. This activity continues to pose significant risks to residents and workers due to profit-driven practices, high debt levels, and complex real estate transactions.Current estimates…
On March 25, the Vermont House Committee on Healthcare convened a hearing titled Private Equity in Medicine to introduce members of the committee to the influence of private equity…
On March 26, 2025, a Genesee County, Michigan prosecutor announced a criminal conviction against the owner of North Morris Estates manufactured housing park. The park had been operating without a license since at least November of 2023, violating…
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…
A recent study has found private equity and venture capital investment in PACE organizations has surged, increasing the number of investor-backed for-profits by 300 percent over a six-year period. PACE…
Last month, PESP researcher Azani Creeks was featured on Meredith Lynch’s podcast Oddly Specific. During the episode, Azani talked about private equity’s role in disaster recovery efforts across the country, and how firms are benefitting from the…
GIP claims to be focused on decarbonization and energy transition… The private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, repeatedly touts its focus on sustainability across its website…
The proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power, by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) has sparked…
PESP Updates Private Equity Hospital Tracker 488 U.S. hospitals are now owned by private equity, and since last year’s update, 30 private equity-owned facilities saw their CMS star ratings decrease Today, Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) announced the launch of its…
