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In July, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, tax and spending legislation that includes several provisions that will benefit private equity firms. One such provision is a national school voucher program that funnels federal dollars…
PE Files #001: Claire’s PESP’s PE Files take a look at how portfolio companies are impacted by the private equity playbook, from beloved businesses bankrupted to mass layoffs at formerly mom-and-pop operations. WHO: Claire’s; private equity…
Private equity forms new dark money group to gain access to Americans’ 401(K)s The $22 trillion private equity industry has drawn on a familiar playbook in creating a new dark money group called the “Council for a Safe and…
Brookfield-owned Westinghouse Electric spent more than $800,000 on anti-union consultants last year and failed to make required disclosures, according to a complaint filed…
As Ariel Investments’ private equity arm refuses to stay neutral while workers unionize, the firm is facing major scrutiny from investors over staff turnover and poor performance. Ariel Investments is the majority owner of Sorenson Communications, a provider…
Private Equity Firm Sycamore Partners Finalizes Acquisition of Walgreens, Raising Alarms Over Debt and Bankruptcy Risk Debt-heavy buyout raises fears of store closures, layoffs, and bankruptcy Chicago, IL – Today, private equity firm Sycamore Partners announced it has finalized its…
We’re proud to share with you the first-ever Private Equity Stakeholder Project Impact Report. Private equity and other private funds have grown into a $22 trillion industry that now employs tens of millions of…
PESP warns Trump’s Executive Order opening 401(k)s to private equity poses significant risks to working Americans’ retirement savings Executive Order could benefit Wall Street firms while exposing retirement savers to higher fees, poor returns, and hidden risks Today, President Donald…
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…
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…
Today, Congress passed the Republican budget bill in a devastating blow to millions of working class Americans and a huge win for the private equity industry and its billionaire backers. The passage of this bill represents…
In June, the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) Investment Committee voted to adopt Responsible Workforce Management Principles for its private equity investments. The framework contains nine principles that private equity managers are expected to follow,…
