'Good times have arrived' for PE firms with capital to deploy

摘要

The capital markets took a major turn during the latter half of 2008 as the subprime crisis came to fruition. The year started with the purchase of The Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. by JPMorgan Chase & Co., soon followed by the failure of other long-lasting financial institutions. These events have raised serious questions about whether E&Ps will be able to receive funding, the effects on existing plans and just how long the crisis will last.