
MSPE Asia sees returns with China Shanshui
In a further testament to the opportunities surrounding China’s booming infrastructure sector, Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia has fully exited its investment in Hong Kong-listed China Shanshui Cement, selling its final block of shares for $222 million. With $130 million invested, the sale will give MSPE Asia a return of more than 4x.
The divestment comes two years after MSPE Asia reduced its stake via three block trades, MSPE Asia has now sold 246.7 million shares of China Shanshui Cement, representing 8.8% of the company's total shares....
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