The $12bn system is reviewing a new strategic plan that could see LACERS invest more in distressed debt and consider secondary sales of non-core investments.
The firm’s debut energy mezzanine fund had a $500m target and invests in energy companies similar to those in Energy Capital’s two private equity funds.
The firm posted its strongest overall year since going public, returning $3.5bn to investors at an average return multiple of 2.1x, but will likely put more capital to work in the US than Europe in 2013.
A dearth of available credit for lower mid-market businesses has attracted new debt vehicles, but fundraising remains difficult even for managers with strong track records.