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Data Wrap

July 2, 2009 - Boeing is rumored to be shopping for a South Carolina facility, and other transactions from the past 24 hours.

Piper Jaffray Poaches 3i Pros

July 2, 2009 - David Silverman and Matt Kane join the mid market investment bank, as it prepares for a software boom.

PE Funds Raised $76B In 2Q

July 2, 2009 - Fundraising improves as deal flow falls and private equity’s overhang hits an all-time high.

Arsenal Exits Sermatech

July 2, 2009 - The New York investment firm sold the portfolio company to Sermatech’s coatings unit.

Kanye Anderson Closes $820M Fund

July 2, 2009 - Private equity fund prepares energy investment vehicle at a time when cleantech is getting increased interest.

Burkle Bets On Iceland

July 1, 2009 - Not to be dissuaded by the republic’s losses, Yucaipa will head the restructuring efforts of the shipping and logistics company Hf. Eimskipafelag Islands.

Black Canyon Takes JDC Healthcare Stake

July 1, 2009 - Companies in need of debt solutions are increasingly turning toward PE shops, which are in turn looking for more efficient ways to deploy capital at a time when debt is scarce.

PE Deal Flow Depressed In 2Q

July 1, 2009 - News that private equity dealflow has slowed is no new news; the asset class faces difficulty in putting a record overhang to use given tight restrictions on how much debt can be found for deals.

Data Wrap

June 30, 2009 - Microsoft Corp. is seeking a buyer for its digital marketing unit Avenue A Razorfish, and other deals from the past 24 hours.

GridPoint Charts Out M&A Course

June 30, 2009 - The smart grid tech company hired an M&A pro and acquired an energy management software unit, signaling its focus on growth opportunities.

OpenGate Buys Gabriel North America

June 30, 2009 - The private equity firm joins a growing number of investors that are now looking to make plays in sectors that have struggled the most as of late.

Carlyle Closes New $1B Asian Fund

June 30, 2009 - Asia has attracted a growing number of professionals, as well, as it has been anticipated that M&A there will increase.

FBR Capital Picks up M&A Pros

June 30, 2009 - Displaced bulge bracket bankers continue to head to middle market gigs, where it seems opportunities have been more plentiful.

Lime Rock PIPEs Up

June 29, 2009 - Deal with Allis-Chalmers is another in a growing line of listed entities that needed support from PE to get by.

Blackstone's RE Reappearance

June 29, 2009 - The firm’s real estate fund closed with €3.1 billion in capital, following James’ “on the sidelines” investment thesis.

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