Investments
Japan's DRC Capital nealy closed its third fund
Tokyo-based DRC Capital, a private equity firm focused on turnaround investment opportunities in Japan, has nearly closed its third fund at $150 million, according to local media reports.
Mandarin Capital Partners buys Italian chemicals group
The Sino-European private equity fund that counts the China Development Bank and The Export-Import Bank of China as investors - Mandarin Capital Partners (MCP) - has invested EUR 20 million ($26.5 million) for an undisclosed stake in Italmatch Chemicals...
Unitas picks up 3i portfolio company, Hyva
Hong-Kong headquartered Unitas Capital has led a consortium in the purchase of leading Netherlands-based hydraulic solutions provider to the commercial vehicle sector, Hyva Investments BV (Hyva), for EUR 525 million ($696 million). 3i purchased the group...
Morgan Stanley set to wind down its South Korean realty unit
Morgan Stanley is to close the doors of its South Korean real estate unit by the end of this year in an effort to bolster its focus on other Asian markets.
Religare Capital names Anwar Head of Middle East
Religare Capital, a subsidy of Indian financial services group Religare Enterprises, has named Shehzad Anwar as the head of its Middle East business, charged with bolstering its regional practice.
Greater China IPOs triple numbers in the US
Exchanges on the mainland and Hong Kong have together raised nearly $120 billion to date in 2010, while the US has raised just $42 billion, a disparity that showcases the shift from slower-growth, developed economies to high-growth, emerging markets....
Phoenix Capital sells Japan's juice maker to iSigma via TOB
Private equity shareholders of Gold-Pak. a Nagano-based beverage manufacturer, have approved a takeover bid by iSigma, a midsize-focused buyout firm wholly owned by Marubeni Corp.
Dragon Capital raises $60 million in exits in 2010
Vietnam-focused investment firm Dragon Capital (DC) has exited $60 million worth of PE holdings in 2010, with two of its three exits occurring last month, in the Hanoi-based Landmark Apartment Building and domestic dairy major Vinamilk.
SCPE boosts stake in Korea's Dasan to 15.69%
Standard Chartered Private Equity has increased its stake in Dasan Networks, a South Korean telecom network equipment company, by 2.1%, boosting its total stake in the company to 15.69%.
Actis exits 63% stake in India's Paras for 10x return
Actis, the London-headquartered emerging markets investment firm, will sell its 63% stake in Paras Pharmaceuticals Limited to Benckiser Group, a UK-based company selling household, health and personal care products.
Headland Capital makes $8.8 million investment in Indian telecom infrastructure provider
HHeadland Capital Partners Limited (Headland), formerly known as HSBC Private Equity (Asia) Limited, has invested Rs. 400 million ($8.86 million) in the second round of financing conducted by Microqual Techno Ltd., one of the leading Indian telecom infrastructure...
Ironbridges exits oil rig company
Ironbridge has sold investee company Easternwell to engineering and maintenance services provider Transfield for A$575 million ($567 million). Sydney-based Transfield will pay A$540 million ($532 million) in cash and A$35 million ($34.5 million) in shares...
PE majors gear up for Seijo Ishii bid
Seijo Ishii Ltd, the Japanese upmarket superstore chain operator indirectly owned by Advantage Partners, has been approached by a host of private equity funds and investors including Bain Capital and CVC Capital Partners, as well as financial/ leasing...
KKR considers raising bid for Australia's Perpetual - reports
Less than two months after Australian investment group Perpetual Ltd. branded the $1.73 billion takeover offer by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) as too low, KKR is now reportedly considering raising its offer based on new data from Perpetual – yet...
Steel Partner further reduces stake in Sapporo to 7.8%
Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund, the Japanese investment arm of New York-based Steel Partners, has decreased its stake in Tokyo-based brewer Sapporo Holdings from 13.14% to 7.88%, though it remains the largest shareholder of the company.
Morgan Stanley exits its entire stake in CICC with government approval
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has finally approved Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, TPG Capital, the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and Great Eastern Life Assurance’s purchase of Morgan Stanley’s 34.3% stake in Mainland investment...
Infinity Group leads $14.3 million investment in Chinese heat-exchange firm
Tel Aviv-headquartered Infinity Group has led a $14.3 million investment into China’s THT Heat Transfer Technology, Inc. The RMB fund pioneer and cross-border specialist will invest $9 million with the remaining capital to be provided by MC Capital, Zhejiang...
Blackstone may partner with Chinese food group to bid for GNC
US private equity giant Blackstone Group has emerged as the potential joint bidder for GNC Holdings Inc., a US nutritional products retailer, alongside Bright Food Group Co., the Shanghai-based food and dairy company in a deal estimated at $2.5-3 billion,...
Carlyle, TPG wait as Hero Honda tie-up ends
The Carlyle Group and TPG Capital are among the private equity groups poised to step in to buy Honda's stake in Hero Honda, coming as the Indian motorcycle giant and its Japanese parent Honda wind up a 26-year JV. The potential ticket size of the deal...
CLSA Capital Partners makes debut Pacific Transportation deal with OSL
CLSA Capital Partners has announced the first investment from its Pacific Transportation Asia logistics and shipping private equity unit, with a majority investment in OSL Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-based dry bulk ship owner and operator.
Woori Financial sale may see delay
The sale of Korean state-owned financial major Woori Finance Holdings may be delayed because the government has not yet sent out firm details on the sales process and timing, according to reports.
Catalyst takes control in Australia's Home & Decor Holdings
Australian private equity firm Catalyst Investment Managers has taken a 70% majority stake in Home & Decor Holdings Pty Ltd, a new entity created to combine the assets of two local specialty retail businesses, Adairs Retail Group and Dusk Australasia,...
Chinese e-commerce giant Dangdang raises $272 million after IPO price hike
PRC e-commerce giant Dangdang Inc., after marking up its IPO price as high as $16 from a previous $11-$13, has raised $272 million by selling 17 million American Depositary Shares on the NYSE.
PEP begins bid for Tassal
Leading Australian buyout firm Pacific Equity Partners has announced its intention to acquire local ASX-listed salmon fishery and foods operation Tassal Group, requesting due diligence on the target.