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Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred

The TRADE

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. I was there through 2015, then Bank of America, before I joined Conversant Capital in early 2021.

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What Wall Street analysts are saying about Berkshire's mixed earnings and rare Kraft Heinz write-down

CNBC: Investing

Since its peak of $62 in 2015, Kraft Heinz shares have been cut by more than half and currently trade near $27 apiece. In 2013, Buffett teamed up with Brazilian private equity company 3G Capital to acquire Heinz. The billionaire later worked with 3G to help finance Heinz's $49 billion merger with Kraft Foods Group in 2015.

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Breakup rumors at Kraft Heinz prompt speculation Berkshire Hathaway may be selling its stake

CNBC: Investing

In 2013, Buffett teamed with Brazilian private equity company 3G Capital to acquire cash-flush, strong global brand Heinz. The billionaire CEO later worked with 3G to help finance Heinz's $49 billion merger with Kraft Foods Group in 2015.

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2025 Dental Transactions Update

Focus Investment Banking

2025 Dental Transactions Update As of June 2025, our research shows approximately 130 private equity backed DSOs operating across the dental services landscape – more than in any other healthcare vertical. DSO Creation Private equity investment in dental practices began in the 1990’s when the first DSOs sought outside investors.

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Telecom U.S. Communications Service Provider: Summer 2025 Report

Focus Investment Banking

This means that 2025 has already exceeded any year since 2015 based on total announced transaction dollar value. Private equity firm Post Road Group acquired the Verve Cloud business from Digerati Technologies. Clearly the most noteworthy transactions this period were the two largest.

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The New Role of Private Equity Firms

The M&A Lawyer

It wasn’t too long ago when private equity firms had the power – and ability – to do very little heavy lifting in order to enjoy a substantial growth on their return in a short period of time. Earning returns from investments is harder than ever before, forcing private equity firms to prove that they have something to offer companies.

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The essential guide to raising private equity

Growth Business

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.