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A Capital targets $1.38b for Sino-European tech fund
Sino-European PE firm A Capital has launched a EUR1 billion ($1.38 billion) technology fund to invest in European innovative firms. It will help them expand into emerging markets, in particular China.
Chinese investment in North America jumps in 2013 – study
Chinese outbound direct investment (ODI) reached $73 billion during the first three quarters of 2013, with the amount of capital deployed in North America rising nearly three-fold on a year-on-year basis, according to A Capital, a private equity firm...
Fosun, Axa make $700m buyout offer for Club Med
Chinese conglomerate Fosun International and Axa private equity have submitted a friendly takeover bid for French-based vacation resorts operator Club Méditerranée (Club Med). It values the company at EUR556 million ($700 million).
China’s CIC tops overseas investment deals – study
China’s sovereign wealth fund, the China Investment Corporation (CIC), was the most active investor for overseas direct investment (ODI) in 2012, according to an index published A Capital, a private equity firm focused on cross-border transactions involving...
China cross-border deals: Inside out and outside in
Many mid-cap Western companies want to boost their China exposure, but lack the resources to address the market properly. Some – but not all – PE firms are able to pick apart broken strategies and build them anew
Project Europe: China targets high-end manufacturing
Chinese strategic investors are bidding up manufacturing assets in Europe. There is room for PE players to participate, but they will generate value by identifying high-tech targets early in the value chain
China investment in Europe surges in second quarter
China’s outbound direct investment reached $24 billion in the second quarter of 2012, up 67% year-on-year, according to a research published by Sino-European private equity firm A Capital. Investment in Europe – which accounts for 48% of total deals...
A Capital bets on B&O’s China growth story
Just three months ago, 87-year-old Danish electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufsen (B&O) announced worse-than-expected third quarter results: revenue was down 7% year-on-year while pre-tax profit fell by 37%. The company blamed poor sales in Europe and...
A Capital backs Bang & Olufsen for China growth
A Capital has teamed up with Chinese luxury goods distributor Sparkle Roll to pay $30 million for a 7.71% stake in Denmark's Bang & Olufsen (B&O). The electronics manufacturer is looking to increase sales in China to offset weak demand in Europe and the...
SOEs drive China's overseas investments
China’s outbound investment jumped in the first quarter to $21.4 billion as state-owned enterprises (SOEs) leveled up their hunt for overseas resources and energy companies.
Chinese outbound strategies bet on home’s appeal
Chinese companies have been more ambitious in seeking offshore acquisitions of late, but private equity players remind companies that the best tactic is to act according to ability.
Belgian, Chinese sovereign funds to launch joint vehicle
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is launching a small fund to help domestic companies make investments in Europe in partnership with Belgian Federal Holding Company and A Capital.
Chinese PE players eye overseas deals
Demand for outbound investments is growing , but there are still hurdles that must be overcome.
Chinese outbound investment to top $800b by 2016
Chinese outbound investment will expand by $800 billion over the five years to 2016, according to A Capital, a private equity firm focused on cross-border transactions involving Chinese companies. The cumulative value of outbound deals has risen tenfold...
Fosun, Prudential announce insurance joint venture
Chinese financial conglomerate Fosun Group and Prudential Financial have announced their life insurance joint venture, the first such partnership between Chinese and foreign parties since 2008. Fosun and Prudential – known outside the US as Pramerica...