EQT Partners
Deal focus: EQT bets on bank cards
China leads the world in mobile payments, but bank and credit card transactions still surpassed $5 trillion last year. EQT wants to help VBill expand its presence in the space, at home and overseas
EQT buys stake in Chinese payment services provider VBill
EQT has agreed to acquire a minority stake in VBill, a third-party payment services provider in China that focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) for RMB378 million ($55.8 million).
EQT promotes Brian Chang to partner in Singapore
EQT has confirmed the promotion of Singapore-based Brian Chang to partner. He will be responsible for mid-market activity in Asia.
EQT buys stake in Chinese wallpaper brand
EQT has acquired a 40% stake in Shanghai Artwall Environmental Technology, a Chinese wallpaper manufacturer, from the company’s founders for an undisclosed sum. Red Star Macalline, a domestic home furnishings retailer, also participated as a minority...
China facilities management: Cleaning up
Private equity investors are turning their attention to China’s outsourced facilities management market, recognizing the opportunities presented by under-penetration and fragmentation
EQT invests in Chinese facilities management business
EQT has acquired a 40% stake in China Shine, a facilities management service provider. The investment comes from the private equity firm’s Asia middle market fund.
EQT closes Asia mid-market fund at $800m
EQT Partners has closed its Asia-focused middle market private equity fund on target with $800 million in commitments.
Asia education: School's in
Education has emerged as the latest hot sector for private equity in Asia on the back of opportunities created by rising incomes and regulatory change. But higher valuations mean more pressure to deliver
China buyouts: Responsible owners
From privatizations to succession planning to corporate carve-outs, China-focused GPs are seeing an increasing number of control buyout opportunities. But are they positioned to take full advantage?
Deal focus: Permira takes the I-Med baton from EQT
Permira's first Australia investment provides EQT Partners with an exit from medical imaging service I-Med Radiology Network
Permira to buy Australia's I-Med from EQT
Permira is set to make its first investment in Australia after reaching an agreement with EQT Partners to acquire I-Med Radiology Network.
GP-led secondaries: Stigmatized no more
Traditionally perceived as a recourse for private equity firms in trouble, GP-led secondary transactions are starting to be used by brand-name managers as a liquidity solution for LPs
Portfolio: EQT Partners and Australia's I-Med
When EQT Partners acquired Australia-based I-Med Radiology Network, the company had spent years in the hands of different creditors. The GP had to restore confidence internally and drive long-term growth
EQT buys Australian aerospace business
EQT Partners has agreed to pay Australian logistics conglomerate Brambles $130 million for its aviation industry services unit, Chep Aerospace Solutions.
EQT exits Singapore’s Econ Healthcare
EQT Partners has agreed to sell its 49% stake in Singapore’s Econ Healthcare to the company’s founder Chu-Poh Ong ahead of a regional expansion initiative.
EQT exits Modern Metal to China’s JD Capital
EQT Partners has exited Modern Metal & Precision, a Chinese aluminum die casting manufacturer, to China-based private equity firm JD Capital.
Deal focus: EQT thinks quality before M&A activity
EQT Partners wants corporate services provider InCorp Group to achieve greater operational efficiency as well as go on the acquisition trail in Asia
EQT invests in Singapore's In.Corp Group
EQT Partners has invested in Singapore-based corporate services provider In.Corp Group with a view to consolidating the company’s local presence and driving regional expansion.
Deal focus: EQT leverages corporate compliance
EQT Partners is backing Elevate's audit-plus model to deliver differentiated value in a global testing, inspection and certification market that is already supported by strong tailwinds
Beijing Enterprises to buy Germany's EEW from EQT for $1.6b
Chinese state-owned conglomerate Beijing Enterprises Holding (BEHL) has agreed to buy EEW Energy from Waste, a German waste management company, from EQT Partners for EUR1.44 billion ($1.6 billion).
EQT buys Hong Kong social compliance assessment business
EQT Partners has bought a majority stake in Hong Kong-based social compliance assessment and improvement service Elevate.
EQT exits Singapore's Classic Fine Foods to German retail group
EQT Partners has exited Singapore-based food service company Classic Fine Foods (CFF) to the listed German retailing company Metro Group in a deal valuing the company at $290 million.
PE and China franchising: Eat what you cook
Franchising is an effective way of establishing Western restaurant brands in China. Private equity firms have picked up on the opportunity, but it is not without risk. Local appeal and strong partners are essential
EQT-backed LBX hits trading cap on Shanghai debut
Laobaixing Pharmacy Chain (LBX Pharmacy), a Chinese retail pharmacy chain backed by EQT Partners, closed up 44% on its price on the first day of trading in Shanghai.