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Crescent nears first close as PEP drops out of Orica sale

Private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners is on track to raise $650 million for its fifth fund by first quarter 2015, setting the benchmark for other sponsors seeking to pass the can around this year.

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Private equity firm Crescent Capital Partners is on track to raise $650 million for its fifth fund by first quarter 2015, setting the benchmark for other sponsors seeking to pass the can around this year.

In a heartening sign for a handful of Crescent’s rivals planning raisings in coming months, it is understood the Michael Alscher-led firm is poised to sign off on its first close within weeks.

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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/crescent-nears-first-close-as-pep-drops-out-of-orica-sale-20141029-11dc6u