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The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's investment portfolio is valued at $20.61 billion as of June 30, 2023, with investments in real estate, hedge funds, real assets, natural resources, infrastructure, private equity, special opportunity, cash, equities, fixed income, and other alternative asset classes. Its returns for the 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years were 9.2%, 11.5%, and 7.5%, compared to the benchmark return of 9.2%, 10%, and 7.8%, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, the private equity portfolio was valued at $3.17 billion, representing 15.4% of the total portfolio. The private equity allocation consists of $443.71 million invested in venture capital and $1.39 billion invested in buyout strategies. This is a decrease compared to June 30, 2022, when the private equity portfolio was valued at $3.19 billion. As of June 30, 2023, the fund's private equity return for the 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years were 2.1%, 16.6%, and 13.4%, compared to the benchmark return of -6.9%, 20.7%, and 12.5%, respectively. Investments in private equity include buyout, co-investment, fund of funds, mezzanine, private equity growth expansion, distressed debt, and venture capital fund strategies diversified in geographical locations across the globe except for Africa. The fund is open to first-time fund investments. It had unfunded commitments amounting to $1.53 billion as of June 30, 2023. The pension fund's investments are governed by the board of trustees, with Mr. Danny Knight serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Franklin Park Associates, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting, and Arkansas Capital Corporation serve as the LP Consultant.

Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System. Delivering secure retirement benefits and exceptional service to our members.

Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System is a public pension fund based in Little Rock, US. Founded in 1981. Reported AUM: 3605 USD millions.

University of Arkansas System is a foundation based in Little Rock, US. Reported AUM: 2981 USD millions.

The Stephens Group is a single-family office based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Stephens Family has partnered with entrepreneurs and management teams for nearly 90 years, building exceptional businesses with long-term, sustainable value. We continue to build on that heritage and legacy. We look for attractive investment opportunities in industries or niches that generally fit the following criteria: - Control acquisitions or significant minority investments. - Headquarters in North America - Buyout / Growth Equity - Revenue ~ $50 - $500 Million - EBITDA ~ $7 - $50 Million Nearing Breakeven or Greater - Initial Investments ~ $25 - $125 Million We have the flexibility to invest more for particularly attractive new opportunities and in support of high-growth businesses.