Southeast Asia
Swire enters the bidding for Baring-backed Courts Asia
Hong Kong conglomerate Swire is reportedly among the bidders for Baring Private Equity Asia-invested electronics and furniture retailer Courts Asia. The sale could be worth close to $400...
Consumer |
02 Feb 2012 | 
Singapore Medical to receive $4.5m from Kendall Court
Singapore Medical Group (SMG) will receive a SGD$5.6 million ($4.5 million) investment from Kendall Court, representing the private equity’s first foray into the healthcare sector.
Southeast Asia |
01 Feb 2012 |
Holm plans to tap Indonesia’s rich
There is no shortage of Indonesia-focused funds seeking capital. Of the established players, Northstar Pacific has already completed fundraising and Saratoga is on course for a final close this year. At least five other first-time GPs are currently in...
Southeast Asia |
01 Feb 2012 |
CLSA Capital Partners promotes Gary Ng to MD
CLSA Capital Partners has promoted Gary Ng to the position of managing director. He will remain in the firm’s Singapore office overseeing the India and Southeast Asia markets for ARIA Investment Partners.
Southeast Asia |
19 Jan 2012 |
Dunkin’ Donuts exit reflects consumer appeal
Fast food is a popular commodity among private equity investors in Southeast Asia who are drawn to any asset that could be interpreted a play on rising regional consumption.
Exits |
18 Jan 2012 |
IPO woes: Looking for an exit
With the public markets all but closed for IPOs, what other exit routes are available to investors?
Australasia | 18 Jan 2012
Private equity and Asia’s new rich
On two occasions last week, fund managers told me they were looking to attract capital, but not from the standard institutional LP. Is this a coincidence or the start of a new trend? It’s not yet clear. But one contributing factor of which we can be...
Fundraising | 18 Jan 2012
Board rejects rival bid for Malaysia’s QSR
Palm oil producer Kulim Malaysia has rejected an offer for its stake in fast food company QSR Brands. Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia (DPMM) offered to pay MYR6.90 per share for Kulim’s holding, slightly higher than a rival bid by CVC Capital Partners...
Southeast Asia |
18 Jan 2012 |
Cinemacraft receives funding from 500 Startups
Asian interactive media platform provider Cinemacraft has secured funding from US-based business incubator 500 Startups.
Southeast Asia |
17 Jan 2012 |
Actis moves closer to full management buyout
The UK government is moving closer to the sale of its remaining stake Actis, with the private equity firm’s management team the most likely buyers after a 12-month search failed to deliver any rival bidders. However, deep divisions remain over the price...
Europe |
17 Jan 2012 |
General Atlantic branches into Singapore
General Atlantic (GA) has opened an office in Singapore, adding to an Asian presence that already includes bases in Beijing, Mumbai and Hong Kong. Managing Director Abhay Havaldar will lead a team tasked with expanding the private equity firm’s reach...
Southeast Asia |
16 Jan 2012 |
Kelvin Chan leaves Partners Group’s Asia PE team
Kelvin Chan has stepped down as a managing director with Partners Group’s Asia Pacific private equity team. The global private markets player, which makes primary, secondary and direct investments, has appointed Kelvin Yu in his place.
Fund-of-funds |
12 Jan 2012 |
Navis exits Dunkin’ Donuts, Au Bon Pain in Thailand
Navis Capital Partners has completed the sale of its stake in Dunkin’ Donuts and Au Bon Pain in Thailand to local-listed Sub Sri Thai Public Company (SST) for THB1.32 billion ($41.6 million). It has secured an approximately 2.45x on its initial investment....
Southeast Asia |
11 Jan 2012 |
Banker formally launches $1b Indonesia fund
A new Indonesian merchant banking operation plans to raise a $1 billion private equity fund that will target investments in the country. If successful, it would be the largest ever Indonesia-focused fund as well as one of the largest vehicles of its type...
Southeast Asia |
10 Jan 2012 |
Navis-backed EKH bolts on Chinese depot operator
Eng Kong Holdings (EKH), the Singaporean container-services company owned by Navis Capital Partners, has acquired an 85% stake in Best China Development for S$14.3 million ($11.1 million).
Southeast Asia |
05 Jan 2012 |
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