MassPRIM sets $450 million for 3 alts funds
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Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, Boston, agreed to commit a total of $450 million to three alternatives funds, confirmed Elizabeth Herlihy, spokeswoman for the $86.9 billion pension fund.
At its meeting Wednesday, the board agreed to commit up to $200 million to Thomas H. Lee Equity Fund IX, a private equity and credit fund managed by
Thomas H. Lee Partners that focuses on business and finance, health care, and media and information services. MassPRIM has invested in seven previous Thomas H. Lee funds.
The board also agreed to commit up to $150 million to Berkshire Multifamily Debt Fund III, a real estate debt fund managed by
MassPRIM selects new private equity director
Michael McGirr
Michael McGirr was named director of private equity at the Boston-based Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, confirmed Elizabeth Herlihy, spokeswoman for the $86.9 billion pension plan.
He replaced
Michael Bailey, who joined Fidelity Investments as a portfolio manager in its alternatives product development group.
Mr. McGirr will oversee the plan s $10.9 billion private equity portfolio. He will report to MassPRIM Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer
Michael Trotsky.
Mr. McGirr was a senior investment officer at MassPRIM. The board plans to add to the private equity team, Ms. Herlihy said.
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