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Japan Industrial Solutions supports troubled local drug maker

Japan Industrial Solutions (JIS) has agreed to invest up to JPY 20bn (USD 155m) in Japan-based generic drug manufacturer Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical with a view to saving the troubled company.

  • North Asia
  • 18 May 2022
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Bain buys minority stake in India's IIFL Wealth

Bain Capital has paid INR 33.8bn (USD 484m) for a 24.98% stake in India’s IIFL Wealth Management, taking out positions held by General Atlantic and Fairfax India Holdings.

  • South Asia
  • 04 April 2022
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Centurium takes control of China's Luckin Coffee

Centurium Capital is now the controlling shareholder in Luckin Coffee, having teamed up with IDG Capital and Ares SSG to take out interests formerly owned by executives of the scandal-hit Chinese coffee shop chain.

  • Greater China
  • 28 January 2022
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Grab completes SPAC merger, sees volatile trading debut

Southeast Asia ride-hailing platform turned super app Grab experienced a tumultuous first day of trading on NASDAQ following the completion of its merger with a US-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) at an enterprise valuation of $30.4 billion.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 03 December 2021
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Affinity invests $360m in Towngas China

Affinity Equity Partners has invested HK$2.8 billion ($360 million) in a China-focused affiliate of Hong Kong & China Gas (Towngas) to support the company’s transformation from a piped gas provider into a smart energy solutions business.

  • Greater China
  • 26 October 2021
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Ribbit Capital backs Indonesia's Bank Jago

Global financial technology investor Ribbit Capital has thrown its weight behind Bank Jago, an Indonesia-based digital lender established by local private equity firm Northstar Group.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 07 October 2021
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CBC-led consortium buys Bain's stake in Korean botox maker

A consortium led by Asia healthcare-focused private equity firm CBC Group has agreed to acquire a 46.9% interest in Hugel, a South Korean manufacturer of botox and other health-related pharmaceuticals, for KRW1.7 trillion ($1.5 billion).

  • North Asia
  • 25 August 2021
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Deal focus: IMM sees structural change in home decor

Having agreed to provide a succession solution to the founder of Korean furniture retailer and interior designer Hanssem, IMM Private Equity wants to harness growth through demographics and differentiation

  • North Asia
  • 27 July 2021
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China's Qiming targets listed healthcare businesses

Qiming Venture Partners is mobilizing its newly launched public equities unit – and $500 million fund – to participate as an anchor investor in Hong Kong IPOs by Chinese healthcare companies.

  • Greater China
  • 08 July 2021
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China: A controversial ESOP

An employee stock ownership plan introduced alongside Hillhouse Capital’s 2019 investment in Gree Electric Appliances has raised questions about enrichment and alignment

  • Greater China
  • 30 June 2021
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Joy, Nio Capital invest $315m in China online used car dealer

Joy Capital and Nio Capital will invest $315 million in China-based online used car dealer Uxin, throwing their support behind the company’s pivot from a marketplace to an inventory-holding retailer.

  • Greater China
  • 17 June 2021
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Advent exits Crompton Greaves' India appliances business

Advent International has offloaded its final 5.4% holding in Crompton Greaves’ India-listed household appliances business, ending a gradual exit after a failed takeover.

  • South Asia
  • 10 June 2021
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Carlyle commits $439m to India's PNB Housing Finance

The Carlyle Group has agreed to invest up to INR31.8 billion ($439 million) in India-listed PNB Housing Finance, which would give it a majority interest in the company and trigger an open offer for an additional stake.

  • South Asia
  • 02 June 2021
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Deal focus: Hahn embarks on Korea dairy turnaround

Beleaguered by a string of scandals and unable to turn the tide of negative publicity, the family owner of Namyang Dairy Products opted to sell to private equity. His first call was to Hahn & Company

  • North Asia
  • 01 June 2021
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Advantage backs Japan coffeeshop chain

Advantage Partners has agreed to invest about JPY7 billion ($64.6 billion) in Tokyo-listed coffeeshop and bakery chain Saint Marc.

  • North Asia
  • 22 May 2021
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GP profile: Samena Capital

Conservative yet contrarian, Samena Capital has carved its own path prioritizing patience, trust, and transparency. A younger generation of leadership is guiding entry into a new digital landscape

  • Southeast Asia
  • 05 May 2021
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Blackstone to cement control of India's Mphasis

The Blackstone Group is set to lift its controlling position in India-listed IT services provider Mphasis to 75% as part of a deal worth up to $2.8 billion.

  • South Asia
  • 26 April 2021
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Baring Asia invests $100m in Hutchison China MediTech

Baring Private Equity Asia has invested $100 million in Hutchison China MediTech (HutchMed), a US and London-listed drug discovery business that has two fully commercialized oncology products in China.

  • Greater China
  • 09 April 2021
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IMM set for $222m exit from Korea's Taihan Electric Wire

IMM Private Equity has agreed to sell its 40% stake in Taihan Electric Wire, a Korea-based manufacturer of high-voltage cables to Hoban Construction for KRW251.8 billion ($222 million).

  • North Asia
  • 31 March 2021
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Novo Tellus backs Singapore semiconductor industry supplier

Novo Tellus Capital Partners has invested S$23.6 million ($17.7 million) in Grand Venture Technology, a Singapore-listed provider of testing, assembly, and engineering services for semiconductor manufacturing.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 13 January 2021
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Silver Lake joins $3.3b investment in China's TAL Education

Silver Lake has led a $2.3 billion investment in TAL Education Group, a US-listed Chinese after-school education provider, via a convertible notes issue.

  • Greater China
  • 30 December 2020
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MBK credit fund to join PE fund on CAR investor roster

MBK Partners has agreed to subscribe to $175 million in convertible bonds issued by China Auto Rental (CAR). It follows a large commitment and a take-private offer by MBK last month.

  • Greater China
  • 04 December 2020
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MBK invests $228m in China Auto Rental

MBK Partners has agreed to invest HK$1.8 billion ($228.3 million) in Hong Kong-listed China Auto Rental (CAR), taking a 20.9% stake.

  • Greater China
  • 11 November 2020
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PE & Asian banks: Once-in-a-decade opportunity

GPs like targeting banks during downturns, investing in stronger players at discount valuations and backing them to come out the other side with increased market share. Will it be more of the same with COVID-19?

  • GPs
  • 30 September 2020
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