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In May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division jointly launched a public inquiry regarding private equity serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies that have led to consolidation that has harmed competition.[1]…
September is Deaf Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on Deaf culture and honor key figures in the Deaf community and important historical milestones. This week is celebrated by…
Last week, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) presented at the annual Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) conference in New York City. ICCR is a coalition of faith- and values-based investors who…
The Kroger-Albertsons merger hearing has emerged as a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over private equity’s expanding role in the retail sector. The $24.6 billion deal[1], largely benefiting Albertson’s private equity owner Cerberus Capital Management,…
A review by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) has found that private equity firms played a role in eleven of the 17 (65%) largest US corporate bankruptcies during the first six months of 2024 (bankruptcies with liabilities of $1…
A new report released by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals that private equity investments in the green energy sector – particularly in solar and wind projects – are rife with hazardous working conditions and low-wage, unstable jobs. “…
To download a PDF version of this report, click here. As the renewable energy sector has grown, private equity firms have made substantial investments in solar and wind power. These firms invest both directly in…
A labor dispute covered in blogs from December 2023 and March 2024, continues to plague Instar-owned Windmill Farms, as Instar and Windmill Farms have refused to meet with…
As more workers petition to form unions, employers are turning to union avoidance firms and anti-union persuaders. Union busting firms use tactics like creating anti-union literature and holding captive audience meetings where workers are discouraged from…
Statement from Mary Bugbee, Healthcare Director at the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), on the announcement that Steward Health Care will sell its physician network to Rural Healthcare Group, an affiliate of the private equity firm Kinderhook Industries. Kinderhook …
The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) has released updated research tracking the largest employers in the United States that are owned by private equity firms. This comprehensive research underscores the significant impact of private equity ownership on…
In June, the Yakima County Superior Court considered a lawsuit brought by farmworkers against Windmill Farms and the company’s private equity owners, Instar Asset Management. Filed last November, the lawsuit details allegations of…
