May 2009 - "Investors led by John Kanas announced today that they have invested $900 million in a new depository institution that acquired the operations of BankUnited, FSB from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver. The investors include funds advised by The Blackstone Group, The Carlyle Group, Centerbridge Partners and WL Ross & Co." - http://www.blackstone.com/cps/rde/xchg/bxcom/hs/news_pressrelease_3220.htm