Defense-related companies made up 29% of private equity-led acquisitions in the first half of 2026. Another 29% came from data center and AI-related companies, according to the Private Equity…

A bipartisan group of lawmakers urged federal regulators to block the multibillion-dollar sale of power company AES, warning the deal could raise electricity costs for utility customers to benefit …

Trump SEC follows DOL in seeking to bail out private equity, private credit with workers’ retirement savings US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks to expand fees that private equity…

Private equity-owned companies staff at least 27% of US emergency departments Over the last decade, hospitals have begun to contract with private companies to staff and operate their emergency…

Manufacturing accounted for over 20% of PE acquisitions of companies with 500+ employees in first half of 2026

Two tenant organizations connected from across the globe to discuss their new landlord, Brookfield Asset Management.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- In a filing dated Sept. 22, it was revealed that the Verified Petition filed by the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor filed on Aug. 25 for the Indiana Utility…

Disability discrimination, underpayment and a death on a Grimmway farm are among concerns reported at the nation’s largest carrot producer, which is owned by a Carmel-based private equity firm.…

In 2026, states continued to expand oversight of private equity in healthcare. Six states enacted nine laws covered in this report, while California and Oregon began implementing major measures…

Private equity’s growing role in AI and energy infrastructure takes focus at Climate Week NYC PESP will highlight how private equity investment across data centers, power generation…

A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project analyzes labor issues at private equity-owned Grimmway Farms, the largest carrot grower in the world.

SkyService ICE flights latest controversy for Instar Asset Management

In June, a Michigan judge overseeing deliberations regarding Consumers Energy’s proposed dam sale recommended that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) reject the proposed sale of 13 dams to…

In early August, a manufactured housing community formerly known as North Morris Estates in Thetford Township, Michigan met an important milestone: the park is now fully licensed to operate by state…

As desperate as many athletic programs are for money, they are proceeding cautiously when it comes to deals with private equity.

After decades as a coveted address in Syracuse, N.Y., the sprawling Nob Hill complex descended into neglect, squalor and death. One family paid a terrible price.

New Jersey becomes fourth state to ban algorithmic price setting software, such as Thoma Bravo’s RealPage On July 20, New Jersey joined California, New York, and Connecticut to become the fourth…

The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush Is Becoming a Private Equity Gold Rush—and Communities Will Bear the Costs Everyone is discussing AI. Behind every AI model, however, lies a rapidly expanding physical…

Paine Schwartz continues to dismantle Monterey Mushrooms, laying off over 1,000 workers Monterey Mushrooms is the largest grower of fresh mushrooms in North America, responsible for a significant…

Warren Slams Department of Defense for Turning Over Contracting Office to Wall Street, Private Equity Bankers - Senator Elizabeth Warren

Private Equity in Manufacturing In the first quarter of 2026, private equity firms acquired stakes in more than 100 US-based companies with at least 500 employees. Manufacturing firms represented 16%

On June 9, Nichole Heil of PESP provided the below testimony to the El Paso, Texas City Council regarding the proposed Meta data center: Good morning. My name is Nichole with the Private Equity…

Data center expansion and AI-driven electricity demand may give aging coal and gas plants a new financial lifeline BOSTON, MA — A major acquisition announced Wednesday could further entrench private…

While big tech firms have drawn scrutiny and local resistance for the massive buildout of data centers, private equity and credit firms are also playing a critically important behind the scenes role…

Private Capital Performance and Research Insights | Vintage-level Mean Reversion in Private Equity | Concentration in AI Model Providers | This article presents data-driven analysis of market trends…

Thomson Reuters to sell 51% stake in global print business to KKR for $500 million

As Wall Street firms partner with AI companies, clinicians should ask, 'Who benefits?'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEReps. Smith, Khanna, Sánchez, and Williams Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act New legislation would permanently drive hedge funds out of the single-family…

Private Equity Stakeholder Project Comment on Passage of ROAD to Housing Act New law takes a first step to curb corporate ownership of single-family homes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today…

Will Brookfield allow Yes Communities residents to have window air conditioners in their homes? The private equity company Brookfield is in the process of acquiring Yes Communities, one of the…

New report details slew of ventures between private equity and non-profits and calls for greater government oversight

Over the past decade, private equity has dramatically expanded its presence across the healthcare system. While much of the public attention has focused on traditional acquisitions of hospitals…

Permanent layoff notices have gone out to more than 500 workers at West Suburban Medical Center, most of whom have been out of work since the Oak Park hospital closed in March.

Before dedicating land, water, electricity, and public support to the massive Saline data center, state leaders should take a closer look at the private equity giant financing it.

Guardian investigation: Renters at apartment buildings operated by industry giant Greystar complain they’re deluged by ‘unfair’ and ‘inflated’ fees. The company denies these claims

The following op-ed by PESP Senior Research Coordinator Nichole Heil published in June in the Albuquerque Journal: New Mexico is among the states most exposed to private equity ownership across…

Before dedicating land, water, electricity, and public support to the massive Saline data center, state leaders should take a closer look at the private equity giant financing it.