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National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman	A Major REIT Retreat Many believe that the office REIT market is shrinking for a simple reason: private buyers value listed portfolios higher than the public markets. One thing is fairly certain: Equity Office won't be the last REIT to take a handsome exit package.
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The Motley Fool June 21, 2007 Nathan Parmelee	A New Home for Equity Inns Equity Inns will follow many other hotels properties and go private later this year. Investors, take note.
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Chemistry World February 2008 Nuala Moran	The Chemistry of Private Equity Private equity has transformed the chemicals industry, but can it play the same role in high-risk R&D driven companies?
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Investment Advisor January 2008 Andrew Lucas	The Private Equity Solution Private equity can provide benefits for your clients and it can add a new dimension to your practice. Before you direct clients into a private equity fund, a pooled asset fund with other advisors or direct investment should be considered.
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Real Estate Portfolio Jul/Aug 2008 Allen Kenney	Sovereign Wealth Rising As rising foreign economic powers such as China and Russia established their own sovereign wealth funds, U.S. policy-makers and pundits are devoting more time and attention to questions regarding their proper regulation.
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