Carlyle's $10 billion puts private equity in hunt for big game

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The Carlyle Group of the United States has raised $7.85 billion for United States equity buy-outs and an additional $2.2 billion for European investments. Also the investment bank will be able to borrow approximately $45 billion against the original $10 billion.

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Carlyle, Prudential buy stake in Chinese insurer

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Carlyle Group of the United States and Prudential Financial Inc. also of the United States are buying 24.98 percent or $408.7 million each in a Chinese insurance interest. The Pacific Life Insurance Co. is the third largest life insurance company in China.

INSURANCE CARRIERS, Insurance industry, Prudential Financial Inc., Pacific Life Insurance Co.

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Carrefour holders get backing for Board seats

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Bernard Arnault and Colony Capital have purchased a 9.1 percent stake in Carrefour S.A. of France and are seeking two supervisory-board placements. Carrefour S.A. is the second largest supermarket retailer worldwide.

Department Stores, Management dynamics, Management, France, Carrefour S.A., Company business management, Arnault, Bernard, Company overview, Financial report, Colony Capital Inc.

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