Industrials
CVC fastens Acument Asian assets deal
CVC Capital Partners has won an auction against Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Unitas Capital for the Asian assets of fastener manufacturer Acument Global Technologies, estimated at around $300 million.
Actis announces KS Distribution deal
Actis has partnered with SGX-listed energy services company KS Energy in a $230 million deal to create Asia's largest oil, gas and marine products distribution business, KS Distribution.
VinaCapital announces two new investments
Vietnamese asset management company VinaCapital Group has announced two new investments, made from its growth capital-focused VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund (VOF) and its Vietnam Infrastructure Ltd (VNI) fund.
New Century IPO shrinkage, scrapping sends mixed SGX exit signals
Singapore's biggest prospective IPO so far in 2010, the S$666.4 million ($484 million) listing of China's New Century Shipbuilding, was withdrawn at the last minute, reportedly over disclosure issues in its prospectus.
Temasek moves into Canada/Panama mining with Inmet
Singapore SWF Temasek Holdings has invested C$500 million ($488 million) in Toronto-listed Inmet Mining Corp., for around 14.15% of the company.
China/Asia clean energy investing: the control conundrum
The energy growth paradigm, worldwide, appears to be undergoing a vigorous shakeup, driven largely, though not entirely, by the new green imperative.
CVCI part exits JBF to parent
CVC International has reportedly sold roughly two thirds of its remaining stake in JBF Global Singapore, a polyester chip maker, to its Indian parent, JBF Industries, for some $60 million.
Dragon Capital sells Vietnam mining JV to TPG investee
Tiberon Minerals, owned by Vietnam-based investment firm Dragon Capital, will sell a control stake in the Nui Phao Mining Joint Venture Company, a tungsten mining project in development, to Masan Group, backed by TPG Capital.
Hopu, Temasek investee Iron Mining gets $250 million from China Life
Hopu Investment Management and Temasek Holdings investee Iron Mining International has secured a $250 million pre-IPO commitment from leading PRC insurer China Life.
Advent exits SCADAgroup to Schneider
Australian mid-market private equity firm Advent Private Capital has announced the exit of its investment in waste and water systems integration business SCADAgroup to Schneider Electric, for around A$200 million ($185 million).
MBK exiting CNS
MBK Partners has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on an exit for its Taiwanese cable investee China Network Systems, which could fetch up to $2 billion.
Larsen & Toubro plans India infra fund
In the latest fund formation news from a major Indian corporate, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., the Subcontinent's largest engineering firm, has announced plans to form a $300 million fund to invest in the infrastructure sector.
Goldman $1.08 billion KNM deal falls through
Goldman Sachs's already-announced $1.08 billion investment in Malaysian oil and gas business KNM Group Bhd. has collapsed, apparently due to pricing disagreements.
Denham invests Trans-Tasman
Leading US specialist mining, energy and commodities investor Denham Capital Management has committed an unconfirmed amount for a 48% stake in New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd (TTR), a company focused on developing seabed iron sands deposits...
Summit Partners invests Krishidhan Seeds
Summit Partners, a long-established Boston-headquartered growth capital investor, has announced a $30 million minority investment into Krishidhan Seeds Ltd. (KSL), claimed to be one of the Subcontinent's top five seeds businesses, with strong commitment...
Hopu leads Winsway coke deal
Hopu Investment Management has led a $110 million investment for around 20% of Winsway Coking Coal Holdings, a PRC coal logistics company.
Prax puts $15 million in agroscience
Prax Capital Management, a Greater China-focused private equity firm, has made a $15 million investment in Rotam Global AgroSciences Ltd., a leading crop protection company headquartered in Hong Kong.
Bain ups Himadri stake
Bain Capital has increased its stake in Indian chemicals play Himadri Chemicals & Industries Ltd., its first India investment, from 15% to 25%, paying $35 million.
Carlyle makes first Saudi investment
The Carlyle Group has made its first investment in Saudi Arabia with a 30% stake in the country's General Lighting Co., its largest lighting fixture manufacturer.
Templeton invests Indian oil/gas services
Templeton Strategic Emerging Markets Fund III, a fund of Templeton Asset Management, has announced a $20.6 million investment into India's Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services Ltd.
Goldman-backed bid for Malaysia's KNM unresolved
A $1.08 billion MBO for Malaysian oil and gas services company KNM Group by a consortium backed by Goldman Sachs's private equity arm has passed a due diligence deadline without a firm offer.
GA investee Zhongsheng IPOs at bottom end
General Atlantic China investee car dealer Zhongsheng Group has reportedly priced its Hong Kong IPO, formerly planned to raise $800 million-$1 billion, close to the bottom of its range, with a yield of around $369 million.
Origo goes to Mongolia
Origo Partners, an AIM-listed China and India-focused private equity firm, has opened an office in Ulan Bator to support a dedicated fund, Origo Altai Partners, for investment in Mongolia.
RHJ completes U-Shin exit
RHJ International, the Belgium-based holding company operated by US buyout firm Ripplewood Holdings, has reportedly completed its exit from Japanese electrical auto parts player U-Shin.