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Canadian pensions retreat from China
Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) is the latest investor identified as part of an apparently sweeping reduction of Canadian pension fund exposure to China.
Deal focus: Goldman secures $1bn exit from India’s ReNew
Goldman Sachs has clocked a healthy return from ReNew Energy Global after helping the company diversify its offering and navigate the regulatory pitfalls of India’s renewables space
CPPIB leads $805m round for India's VerSe
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has led a USD 805m Series J round for India’s Verse Innovation, parent of media apps Dailyhunt and Josh. It is said to value the company at USD 5bn.
CPPIB promotes Agus Tandiono to Asia head
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has appointed Agus Tandiono, who leads its fundamental equities team in Asia, as regional head.
India's Flipkart completes $3.6b funding round
Walmart-controlled Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce players, has raised $3.6 billion at a valuation of $37.6 billion with significant private equity support.
Deal focus: Partners Group-backed IT play ripens early
Partners Group is set to generate a 5x return on the sale of its 45% stake in GlobalLogic to Hitachi as momentum in corporate digital transformation makes the IT services player a hot commodity
Partners Group, CPPIB exit GlobalLogic to Hitachi
Partners Group and Canada Pension Plain Investment Board (CPPIB) are exiting a combined 90% stake in US-headquartered GlobalLogic to Japan’s Hitachi at an equity valuation of $8.5 billion.
CPPIB backs GLP Japan logistics fund
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has committed JPY25 billion ($235 million) to a fund managed by PE-owned warehouse operator GLP that is said to be the largest open-ended logistics vehicle in Japan.
ESR raises $1b Korea logistics fund
Pan-Asian logistics investor ESR has raised $1 billion for its second Korea fund with support from APG Asset Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
CPPIB to invest $225m in Bain, Piramal India distress fund
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has committed $225 million to India Resurgence Fund (India RF), a distressed assets investment platform established by Bain Capital Credit and Piramal Enterprises.
CPPIB commits $600m to state-backed Indian infrastructure fund
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has agreed to invest up to $600 million in NIIF Master Fund, a rupee-denominated infrastructure vehicle anchored by the Indian government.
Asian outposts: LPs see value in a local presence
Few institutional investors have the scale, resources or mandate to establish private markets platforms within Asia. Those that do are looking to make it pay off through co-investment
CPPIB confirms $115m investment in India's Delhivery
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has confirmed it has invested $115 million in Indian e-commerce logistics services provider Delhivery.
CPPIB cleared to invest in India's Delhivery
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has been cleared to acquire a stake of up to 8% in Indian e-commerce logistics service provider Delhivery.
BGH resumes its pursuit of Australia's Healthscope
A group of private equity investors led by BGH Capital has renewed its approximately $4.1 billion ($2.9 billion) bid for Australia-listed hospital operator Healthscope. A similar offer was rejected earlier this year.
GLP to invest in Everstone’s India logistics JV
IndoSpace, an Indian industrial and logistics facility developer backed by Everstone Group, has formed a local partnership with GLP that will see the warehouse developer invest in IndoSpace Core, its joint venture with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board...
AustralianSuper, CPPIB back $6.7b Sydney toll road deal
AustralianSuper and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have joined a consortium that will acquire a 51% stake in Sydney’s WestConnex highway system from the New South Wales government for A$9.3 billion ($6.7 billion).
China's Ant Financial closes $14b Series C round
Ant Financial, Alibaba Group’s financial services affiliate, has raised $14 billion in Series C funding from investors including GIC Private, Warburg Pincus, The Carlyle Group, Silver Lake, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
Australia's Healthscope rejects PE takeover bids
Australian hospital operator Healthscope has rejected buyout offers from Brookfield Asset Management and a consortium led by BGH Capital that valued the company at A$4.4 billion ($3.3 billion) and A$4.1 billion, respectively.
BGH-led group makes $3.1b bid for Australia's Healthscope
A group of PE investors led by BGH Capital and including AustralianSuper, GIC Private, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has launched a buyout offer for Australian hospital operator Healthscope that...
CPPIB promotes Kim in Asia leadership reshuffle
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has promoted Suyi Kim to the role of senior managing director and head of Asia Pacific, along with additional changes in the firm’s Asian leadership.
ADB exits minority stake in India's ReNew to CPPIB for $144m
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has invested $144 million in Indian renewable energy producer ReNew Power Ventures, providing an exit for the Asian Development Bank (ADB).