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Earlier this month, PESP’s Executive Director, Jim Baker, joined Meredith Lynch on the Oddly Specific podcast to shed light on the ever-expanding influence of the private equity industry. With assets under management skyrocketing to over $22…
Private equity continues to play a disproportionate role in the largest corporate bankruptcies in the U.S., raising serious concerns about the financial strategies used by the industry and their implications for workers, consumers, and the economy. In the second quarter…
After several months of consideration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved the sale of four midwest power plants, including the highly polluting and deadly General James M.
As of July 2025, several major cities have passed bans against RealPage, an algorithmic property management software owned by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo. These cities include San Francisco, Minneapolis, San Diego, and Philadelphia. Other…
Last week, Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Megan J. McKenzie issued an opinion recommending against the proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power by Global Infrastructure…
PESP released a new report, “Private equity’s investments in private duty nursing,” which exposes how the private equity business model could exacerbate staffing shortages and compromise care for children and adults with complex medical needs who rely…
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, PESP delivered public testimony in support of four bills currently being considered by the Massachusetts Legislature. The bills were being considered by the Joint Committee on Public Service, which includes members from…
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,…
Advocates applaud Administrative Law Judge opinion recommending against the private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, urge Minnesota PUC to protect ratepayers Following the opinion of the Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)…
PESP’s work and research into the private equity industry generates significant media coverage in numerous outlets. Scroll down to see where our expertise was featured in June 2025. Featured coverage Why Is BlackRock Gunning to…
Kansas City Tenants Union (KCTU) members gained major concessions from their landlord. The successful negotiation led to the end of a historic rent strike that they say is the longest to ever to occur in the region.
For over three years, Windmill Farms, a Washington state mushroom farm owned by Canadian private equity firm Instar Asset Management, has faced a stream of accusations of labor abuses, government investigations, fines, and…
