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Japan's AGC Asahi Glass buys PE-owned CMC Biologics

Japanese glass, ceramic and chemicals maker AGC Asahi Glass has paid JPY60 billion ($510 million) for CMC Biologics, a Denmark-based biopharmaceutical manufacturer backed by several private equity firms.

  • North Asia
  • 22 December 2016
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AVCJ Awards 2016: Deal of the Year - Large Cap: Golden Apple Education

PAG Asia Capital spent 12 months negotiating over Golden Apple Education Group, but emerged with the first sizeable buyout-cum-restructuring by a foreign PE firm in China

  • Greater China
  • 22 December 2016
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AVCJ Awards 2016: Operational Value Add: China Hydroelectric

NewQuest Capital Partners inspired fellow shareholders in China Hydroelectric to back an aggressive take-private and achieve a seven-fold hike in equity value

  • Greater China
  • 20 December 2016
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AVCJ Awards 2016: Firm of the Year & Fundraising of the Year - Mid Cap: Quadrant Private Equity

Australia-based Quadrant Private Equity has made a habit of six-week fundraises. The capital continues to target middle-market consolidation plays

  • Australasia
  • 20 December 2016
India's VC-backed Practo acquires US analytics start-up

Indian clinic management software developer and doctor search portal Practo, which is supported by several VC investors, has acquired US-based analytics firm Enlightiks.

  • South Asia
  • 19 December 2016
PE-backed Claris exits division to US strategic

Claris Lifesciences, an Indian drug maker with several PE backers, has agreed to exit its injectables division to US-based generic pharmaceutical developer Baxter International.

  • South Asia
  • 16 December 2016
Singapore’s GIC backs $2.9b US IT take-private

GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to take a minority stake in New York-listed IT services provider Neustar as part of a take-private led by US-based Golden Gate Capital that values the company at $2.9 billion.

  • North America
  • 16 December 2016
Hahn & Co, Ssangyong Cement bid for Hyundai Cement

Hahn & Co. is continuing its consolidation efforts in Korea’s cement industry, having teamed up with listed Ssangyong Cement – in which it holds a controlling stake – to bid for industry rival Hyundai Cement.

  • North Asia
  • 16 December 2016
Timeline: 2016 by numbers

A selection of the key fundraising, investment and exit events - presented in chronological order - from the past 12 months

  • Buyouts
  • 15 December 2016
Five trends for 2017

AVCJ looks at how its 2016 predictions turned out and identifies some key themes for the year ahead

  • Exits
  • 15 December 2016
Cassia backs $40m investment in China retail

Cassia Investments has supported Japanese clothing maker Evisu Group's $40 million buy-back of its China retail and franchising rights.

  • Greater China
  • 15 December 2016
Deal focus: Allegro brings driller back from the brink

Allegro carves out JSW Australia from bankrupt Hughes Drilling with a view to capitalizing on the country's gradual mining rebound

  • Australasia
  • 15 December 2016
PE consortium bids $5.4b for Australia gaming business Tatts

A consortium comprising Morgan Stanley Infrastructure, KKR, First State Super and Macquarie has submitted a buyout offer for Australian lottery operator Tatts Group that values the business at up to A$7.3 billion ($5.4 billion).

  • Australasia
  • 15 December 2016
Portfolio: The Longreach Group and Primo Japan

The Longreach Group bought Primo Japan last year to bring its bridal jewelry focus region-wide. China expansion is the first step toward the company’s Asian leadership

  • North Asia
  • 15 December 2016
2016 in review: Uncertainty reigns

Infrastructure and late-stage technology among the few investment bright spots; renminbi vehicles dominate the fundraising landscape; public market instability undermines exit plans

  • Fundraising
  • 14 December 2016
Q&A: Bain Capital's Steven Barnes

Steven Barnes, a US-based managing director in Bain Capital Private Equity, on how GPs can stay ahead in investment environment characterized by high valuations, low growth, and a degree of uncertainty

  • North America
  • 13 December 2016
Bain Capital to acquire Camp Australia

Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to buy Camp Australia, a nationwide provider of outside school hours care, for an undisclosed sum.

  • Australasia
  • 13 December 2016
Allegro acquires Australian mining business

Allegro Funds Group has acquired Australian mine production and specialist drilling operator JSW Australia.

  • Australasia
  • 09 December 2016
Macquarie, CIC join consortium to buy control of UK gas distributor

China’s CIC Capital and Australia’s Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) have joined a consortium agreeing to take control of the UK’s largest gas distribution business for GBP5.4 billion ($6.8 billion).

  • Europe
  • 09 December 2016
Taiwan regulators stress openness to private equity - AVCJ Forum

Taiwan’s government has reiterated its openness to foreign investment, despite several notable private equity and M&A deals getting rejected by the regulators.

  • Greater China
  • 08 December 2016
Mandarin acquires Italian pharmaceuticals maker

Europe-Asia cross-border focused PE firm Mandarin Capital Partners has committed EUR16.4 million ($17.7 million) for a majority stake in Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer Mipharm.

  • Greater China
  • 08 December 2016
Gaw Capital leads Australian student accommodation acquisition

Hong Kong private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has led the purchase of an office building in Australia for conversion into student accommodation.

  • Australasia
  • 07 December 2016
CHAMP PE buys New Zealand freight businesses

CHAMP Private Equity has agreed to buy three New Zealand-based shipping businesses.

  • Australasia
  • 06 December 2016
INCJ to invest $45m in UK freeze-dried food company

Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) has committed up to $45 million as part of a joint acquisition of UK-based freeze-dried food manufacturer Chaucer Food.

  • North Asia
  • 05 December 2016
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