Buyout
TPG looks up after bumpy fundraise
The fundraising process for TPG Asia VI was not smooth. More than two-and-a-half years in the market, a reduced target, changes in senior management, and churn within the China team prompting questions about the PE firm’s ability to cover what is arguably...
Australia's PEP submits $1b take-private bid for SAI Global
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has launched a take-private bid for SAI Global that values the Australian Securities Exchange-listed risk management and standards compliance business at up to A$1.1 billion ($1 billion).
TPG closes sixth Asian fund at $3.3b
TPG Capital has closed its sixth pan-Asia fund at $3.3 billion after more than two years in the market.
CVC to acquire Executive Centre from Headland
CVC Capital Partners has agreed to buy Hong Kong-based serviced office provider The Executive Centre (TEC) from Headland Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.
CVC hits hard cap for Asia
Three of the last four investments in CVC Capital Partners' third pan-Asian fund were China control deals, and two of them involved restaurants. The Fund IV portfolio will be more diversified - encompassing retail, healthcare and financial services as...
Small still beautiful for Riverside
The story of private equity in Asia is largely one of rising fund sizes and ever larger equity checks. The Riverside Company plans on staying small - a segment it has occupied globally for over 25 years. The mid-market buyout player sees a huge opportunity...
Japan's Next Capital exits massage chair maker to Asahi
Next Capital has agreed to exit its stake in Fuji Medical Instruments (Fujiiryoki), a Japanese manufacturer of massage chairs and other health-related products, to Asahi Holdings for JPY7.8 billion ($76.7 million).
CVC announces final close of $3.5b on fourth Asian fund
CVC Capital Partners has announced a final close on its fourth pan-Asian fund at the hard cap of $3.5 billion. The vehicle has spent just under a year in the market, having launched in June 2013 with a target of around $3 billion.
Riverside closes second Asia fund at $235m
Global mid-market buyout firm Riverside has reached a final close of $235 million on its second Asia fund - Riverside Asia-Pacific Fund II (RAF II), 57% above its original target of $150 million.
Fosun expresses interest in Australia’s Healthscope – report
Fosun Group has highlighted the China growth potential of private equity-owned Australian hospital operator Healthscope, prompting speculation it might bid for the asset.
Carlyle opens Jakarta office
The Carlyle Group has opened has expanded its Asia presence to Indonesia, opening an office in Jakarta, its ninth in the region.
RRJ, Temasek back ING insurance unit
RRJ Capital and Temasek Holdings have agreed to invest EUR1.28 billion ($1.8 billion) in NN Group (NNG), the insurance unit of Dutch lender ING Group.
India's Piramal commits $131m to Shriram City Union Finance
Piramal Enterprises - the flagship business of India healthcare conglomerate Piramal Group - has agreed to buy a 9.99% stake in private equity-backed non-banking finance company (NBFC) Shriram City Union Finance (SCFU) for INR7.89 billion ($130 million).
NYSTRS confirms $100m commitment to CVC Asia fund
New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS) has confirmed a $100 million commitment to CVC Capital Partners’ fourth Asia buyout fund.
Australia’s PEP reaches $1b first close on Fund V
Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has reached a first close of just under A$1.1 billion ($1 billion) on its fifth fund. The Australian GP is targeting A$2 billion in core equity, which will be supplemented by co-investment from a handful of sophisticated...
J-Star buys majority stake in Japan plastic parts manufacturer
Japanese mid-market buyout firm J-Star has acquired a 70% stake in Kugami, a Yokohama-based plastic parts manufacturer serving the auto and electronics industries, for an undisclosed sum.
PE firms eye Standard Chartered consumer finance unit - report
Bain Capital and The Carlyle Group are said to be among first-round bidders for Standard Chartered's Hong Kong-based consumer finance unit, PrimeCredit.
1Q analysis: Big fish, small fish
Country fund stars, China VCs make their mark on fundraising; the trade sale spike won't be sustained and the IPO surge may falter too; South Korean buyouts continue to create headlines
Zhongnan Heavy, ZEG Capital launch China media fund
Jiangyin Zhongnan Heavy Industries, a Chinese steel equipment manufacturer, and ZEG Capital, an investment arm of China Zhongzhi Enterprise Group, want to raise up to RMB3 billion ($483 million) for a media-focused buyout fund.
Japan Industrial Partners exits Yutaka Electric
Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) has exited electrical component manufacturer Yutaka Electric to GlassOne, a manufacturer of touch screen panels for tablets and smart phones.
Blackstone's Asia head Michael Chae to return to New York
Michael Chae, head of international private equity at The Blackstone Group, will move back to New York after a four-year stint in Hong Kong.
Baring Asia targets $3b for Fund VI
Baring Private Equity Asia will seek to raise around $3 billion for its sixth pan-regional fund, its largest vehicle to date.
Hopu supports $1.5b Noble Agri deal, reaches first close on Fund II
A consortium led by Hopu Investments will take a minority position in an agribusiness joint venture being set up by Chinese agricultural conglomerate COFCO Corporation and Noble Group, an agriculture and energy supply chain manager.
Wolseley's Blue Star targets Australia printing consolidation
Blue Star Group, an Australian printing and communications specialist owned by Wolseley Private Equity, has agreed to merge with Independent Print Media Group (IPMG) to form the country’s largest printing company.