Expansion
Blackstone completes Monnet deal
The Blackstone Group has executed its plans, first publicized in March this year, to invest around $60 million for 12.5% of Monnet Power Co. Ltd., an Indian independent power producer currently developing at 1050MW coal-fired power plant in Orissa state.
Korean government delays Woori sale
The Korean government has announced a delay to the publication of its privatization plans for Woori Finance Holdings, owner of Number Three Korean lender Woori Bank, which has attracted the attention of the Blackstone Group among others, seeking to maximize...
Temasek's ITS to list in Hong Kong
Temasek Holdings will seek to increase its pre-IPO stake in PRC investee intelligent transportation system provider China ITS (Holdings) Co Ltd. which anticipates raising about $119 million via a Hong Kong IPO in July.
Avigo closes third fund at $240 million
Delhi-based Avigo Capital Partners has closed its Avigo SME Fund III at $240 million, to be committed to investments into mid-market firms, according to reports.
ORIX plans Tokyo Star investment, partnership
ORIX Corp., the Japanese investment and financial services firm, is investing JPY10 billion ($111 million) into Advantage Partners investee Tokyo Star Bank, alongside a plan to form a corporate turnaround arm at the bank.
Consortium backs PRC housing needs
A consortium of investors including Warburg Pincus, CITIC Private Equity Funds Management,and Bohai Industrial Investment Fund Management, as well as private conglomerate Shanghai Fosun High Technology (Group), have made a joint investment of RMB2.6 billion...
Warburg, CITIC PE, Bohai, invest Tianjin DIY chain RedStar Macalline
A consortium of investors including Warburg Pincus, CITIC Private Equity Funds Management,and Bohai Industrial Investment Fund Management, as well as private conglomerate Shanghai Fosun High Technology (Group), have jointly invested RMB2.6 billion ($381...
Goldman, GIC pick up Taikang stake
A consortium of Goldman Sachs and a unit of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) has fulfilled earlier predictions by winnng the auction of the 15.6% stake in the PRC's Taikang Life Insurance Corp. formerly owned by French insurance...
Reliance picks up TV stake
Reliance Capital (RCap) has paid an undisclosed sum for an 18% interest in Bloomberg UTV, a business media network in India, diluting the promoters’ stake to 67%.
Taizinai ex-chairrman under arrest
Li Tuchun, former founding chairman of troubled Actis, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley drinks manufacturer investee Hunan Taizinai Group, has been arrested by mainland authorities on suspicion of embezzling state funds, according to PRC media reports.
KKR supports Sajjan Jindal India steel
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. has made an INR650 crore ($140 million) commitment to India's Sajjan Jindal group, cited as India's richest private steel producer, in a structured sponsored finance package mixing debt, equity and cash, to support the group's...
Direct Capital invests in Bayleys Corp
Direct Capital, a New Zealand private equity firm, has taken a minority stake in Bayleys Corporation Ltd., a real estate agency and professional property services provider.
BanyanTree invests $14.9 million into Indian fastener manufacturing company
Mumbai-based BanyanTree Growth Capital has invested INR700 million ($14.9 million) for a minority stake in Deepak Fasteners, a manufacturer of industrial supplies such as nuts and bolts.
PPF discusses expansion with Vietnam's PM
Guernsey-based private equity firm PPF Partners has met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to discuss strategies on growing its business in the Southeast Asian market.
S3 Redwood announces Chiang for MD
OTC-quoted S3 Investment Company, a US investment banking and financial advisory firm seeking to tap the PRC market, has announced the appointment of Richard Chiang as MD of its Redwood Asia Fund, a growth capital private equity fund targeting opportunities...
AIF cancels Oriental University City investment
AIF Capital Management Asia, the Hong Kong-based private equity firm, said that it will scrap a plan to buy a 10% stake valued at RMB350 million ($51 million) in China-based Oriental University City (OUC), owned by Singapore-listed Raffles Education.
Carlyle invests $140 million in Asia growth
The Carlyle Group has announced the closing of four growth capital investments spread across Asia Pacific, collectively valued at $140 million, and made from the Carlyle Asia Growth Capital Partners IV (CAGPIV) fund, which had its $1.04 billion final...
Nokia, BlueRun jointly invest $20 million in Ganji.com
PRC classified information website Ganji.com has secured $20 million joint investment from Nokia Growth Partners and BlueRun Ventures, to support its plans for the mobile sector.
Sequoia backs Hindusthan National Glass
Sequoia Capital India has invested $27 million into Indian domestic consumer and household glass container manufacturer Hindusthan National Glass and Industries, through a public markets deal.
HSBC invests India media with Avitel
HSBC Private Equity Asia has made a $10.8 million investment from its $700 million HSBC Asian Ventures Fund 3 into Avitel Post Studioz, a Mumbai-headquartered post-production company working with film and TV clients.
Riverside invests Oz medical evaluator MLCOA
Global SME-focused private equity firm The Riverside Company has invested an undisclosed sum in Australian medical consultancy MLCOA, marking Riverside’s second acquisition in the market.
Carlyle gets milk with Tirumala Indian investment
The Carlyle Group has made a $23.3 million investment from its Carlyle Asia Growth Partners fund into leading Indian milk company Tirumala Milk Products for a significant minority stake.
Riverside makes second Japan investment in Naka & Co.
Leading SME-focused private equity firm The Riverside Company has made its fourth investment, and second Japan investment, from its Riverside Asia Fund into Naka & Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of crystal oscillators.
Advantage moves into China with Qin Jia Yuan media deal
New rules give good prospects