IPO
COFCO Meat completes $252m Hong Kong IPO
COFCO Meat, a subsidiary of Chinese agricultural conglomerate COFCO Group that received backing from four private equity firms in 2014, has raised HK$1.95 billion ($252 million) in its Hong Kong IPO, after pricing the offering at bottom of the indicative...
VC-backed Chinese snack maker targets $427m HK IPO
Zhou Hei Ya, a Chinese mass-market braised food producer backed by IDG Capital Partners and Tiantu Capital, is looking to raise up to HK$3.3 billion ($427 million) through a Hong Kong IPO.
Ironbridge-owned Bravura files for $113m Australia IPO
Australia-based financial services administrator Bravura Solutions is looking to raise A$148 million ($113 million) through a domestic IPO – three years after its PE owner Ironbridge Capital privatized the business in a deal worth A$173 million (then...
Acushnet gains on debut after lowering IPO price
Korea's PE-backed Acushnet Holdings, which owns the Titleist and FootJoy golf brands, saw its shares jump 5.9% in the first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange following a smaller-than-expected $328.7 million IPO.
PE-backed ZTO Express raises $1.4b in US IPO
Private equity-backed Chinese logistics operator ZTO Express has raised $1.4 billion in its New York Stock Exchange IPO after pricing its shares above the indicative range. It is the largest US float by a Chinese company since Alibaba Group in 2014.
Korean PE investors set for partial exits in Acushnet IPO
Several Korean private equity investors are poised to make a partial exit as Acushnet Holdings, owner of the Titleist and FootJoy golf brands, set a target of $463.9 million for its US IPO.
SBCVC-backed GDS targets $269.5m in US IPO
VC-backed Chinese data center provider GDS Holdings is seeking to raise up to $269.5 million in its NASDAQ IPO. The proceeds could reach $309.9 million if the overallotment option is fully exercised.
Asia PE-backed IPOs: Fits and starts
Development has been inconsistent in Asia’s IPO markets, with frequent pacing issues and challenges unique to each region. But in the right hands, they can still be highly rewarding for PE investors
PE-backed ZTO Express seeks up to $1.3b in US IPO
ZTO Express, a China logistics operator backed by investors including Warburg Pincus and Sequoia Capital, has set a target of up to $1.33 billion for its US IPO.
3Q analysis: Deep pockets of the state
Fundraising hits a record quarterly high, thanks entirely to Chinese government-backed vehicles; Australia, Southeast Asia compensate for investment slowdown in China; India shines on exits
PE-backed Azure Power raises $61.4m in US IPO
Azure Power, an Indian solar panel company backed by several PE investors, has raised $61.4 million in its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
TPG-owned Ingham's targets up to $843m in Australia IPO
Ingham’s Enterprises, an Australian poultry producer owned by TPG Capital, is seeking to raise up to A$1.12 billion ($843 million) through a domestic IPO.
SBCVC-backed data center business files for US IPO
China-based data center provider GDS Holdings, in which SBCVC and Ping An Insurance are minority shareholders, has filed for a NASDAQ IPO.
IFC commits $11m to Indonesian gas producer's IPO
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $11 million in Indonesia-based Aneka Gas Industri as part of the gas production company’s domestic IPO.
PE-backed ZTO Express files for US IPO
China-based logistics operator ZTO Express has filed for an IPO in the US. Sequoia Capital and Warburg Pincus are the most significant private equity backers with stakes of 7.2% and 6.1%, respectively.
PE-backed Continental Warehousing files for India IPO
Indian logistics provider Continental Warehousing has filed for a domestic IPO, setting up The Abraaj Group for a full exit. Warburg Pincus is expected to make a partial exit.
PE investors set for partial exits in Genesis Colors' India IPO
Indian fashion brand manufacturer and distributor Genesis Colors has filed an IPO that will provide a partial exit for private equity backers including Henderson Equity Partners, Mayfield India and InnoVen Capital.
CDH to make partial exit through Baroque Japan IPO
Baroque Japan, an apparel business majority-owned by CDH Investments and Chinese women’s shoe retailer Belle International, is seeking to raise around JPY30.86 billion ($307 million) through a Tokyo IPO.
India's SIS files for IPO, CX set for partial exit
CX Partners is on course to make a partial exit from India-based Security & Intelligence Services (SIS) as part of the company’s domestic IPO.
Direct Capital to exit New Zealand King Salmon
Direct Capital will exit the bulk of its holding in New Zealand King Salmon as the seafood company seeks to raise up to NZ$77.5 million ($56.4 million) through a domestic and Australian IPO.
CLSA-backed BayCurrent lists in Tokyo
CLSA Capital Partners (CLSA CP) has made a partial exit from BayCurrent Consulting as the company raised JPY28.3 billion ($272 million) through an IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
VC-backed Berry Genomics to list in Shenzhen via reverse merger
Berry Genomics, a Chinese genetic test developer backed by Qiming Venture Partners and Legend Capital, is looking to list in Shenzhen through a reverse merger.
Korea exits: Seller central
Foreign buyers and restless chaebols could help deliver more exit opportunities for private equity firms in Korea – provided it is the right asset, at the right price, at the right time
India's PE-backed Laurus Labs file for IPO
Indian pharmaceutical products developer Laurus Labs has filed for a domestic IPO, offering a partial exit for backers Warburg Pincus and Eight Roads Ventures.