Hony Capital
Hony Capital acquires Shanghai Yangsi Hospital
Hony Capital has acquired Shanghai Yangsi Hospital, the largest privately-owned hospital in Shanghai. The deal size was not disclosed but it is said to amount to hundreds of millions of renminbi.
Hony raises $528m with another part exit from CSPC Pharma
Hony Capital has made its second partial exit from CSPC Pharmaceutical Group in three months, selling an 11% stake in the Hong Kong-listed Chinese generic drugs maker for HK$4.01 billion ($528 million).
Hony buys $246m stake in Chinese hotel operator
Hony Capital has agreed to acquire a RMB15 billion ($246 million) stake in Chinese hotel company Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Development.
Hony in $113m China farm machinery deal
Hony Capital has acquired a 20% stake in Chinese farm machinery maker Chery Heavy Industry for RMB696 million ($113 million).
Hony leads $50m round for US mobile commerce specialist
Chinese GP Hony Capital has led a $50 million round of expansion funding for Deem, a San Francisco-headquartered cloud and mobile commerce company.
Hony’s pizza takeaway
Immediately after TDR Capital and Capricorn privatized Pizza Express in 2003, the UK-based restaurant chain’s international franchise operations were shifted into separate entity as part of the “non-core group.”
Baring, Hony, CDH complete Giant Interactive take-private
Baring Private Equity Asia, Hony Capital and CDH Investments' wealth management platform have completed the privatization of Giant Interactive in a deal that values the US-listed Chinese online game developer at approximately $2.9 billion.
Hony buys Pizza Express from Cinven for $1.54b
Chinese PE firm Hony Capital has agreed to buy restaurant chain Pizza Express from UK-based private equity firm Cinven Partners for GBP900 million ($1.54 billion).
Hony completes $569m sell down of CSPC Pharma
Hony Capital has made a partial exit from Chinese generic drugs maker CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, generating HK$4.41 billion ($569 million).
Hony, Tencent buy plots in Qianhai land auction
Hony Capital and Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings have bought land in Shenzhen’s Qianhai special economic zone for RMB2.19 billion ($351 million).
Separate accounts: Special treatment
Separate accounts are a tailored and cost effective means through which large institutions can access portfolios of GPs. Though increasingly popular in Asia, they are not suitable, or appealing, to all
China's Hony eyes manufacturing, healthcare opportunities
China-focused PE firm Hony Capital is tracking investment opportunities in state-owned manufacturing and healthcare companies as the government seeks to further restructure its assets.
Hony supports Canadian energy investment platform
Hony Capital has agreed to support Canada Capital Energy Corporation (CCEC), a Chinese-owned oil and gas exploration and exploitation company, as it seeks to acquire energy assets in Western Canada.
PE goes to the movies: Part II
As the man who helped launch the careers of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, among others, film producer Raymond Chow can claim to have played a leading role in putting Hong Kong martial arts movies on the international map.
Baring Asia, Hony agree Giant Interactive take-private
Chinese online game developer Giant Interactive has accepted a buyout offer from a consortium including Baring Private Equity Asia, Hony Capital and company management. It values the New York Stock Exchange-listed business at approximately $2.9 billion.
Hony, TPG Growth invest in film studio
Hony Capital and TPG Growth, a middle market and growth equity investment arm of TPG Capital, have partnered with Hollywood producers Robert Simonds and Gigi Pritzker to set up a film studio.
Hony, Orix-backed theme park operator targets $345m HK IPO
Haichang Holdings, a Chinese theme park and property developer backed by Hony Capital and Orix Corp, is seeking to raise up to HK$2.68 billion ($345 million) through a Hong Kong IPO.
CITIC PE considers Biosensors acquisition – update
CITIC Private Equity has held talks about potentially increasing its stake in Singapore-listed portfolio company Biosensors International, the medical device maker said on Wednesday.
CITIC PE to buy medical devices firm Biosensors - report
CITIC Private Equity is said to be looking to buy full control of its Singapore-listed portfolio company Biosensors International, a medical device maker.
Hony in talks to join Giant Interactive take-private - report
Hony Capital is said to be in advanced talks to join a consortium led by Baring Private Equity Asia that is supporting the $2.8 billion take-private deal for Chinese online game developer Giant Interactive.
Hony-backed China Consun Pharma targets up to $140m for HK IPO
Consun Pharmaceutical Group, a Chinese medicine retailer backed by Hony Capital, is seeking to raise up to HK$1.09 billion ($140 million) through an IPO in Hong Kong.
Adding extra: China bolt-on acquisitions
Private equity firms are exploring various strategies to help Chinese companies expand overseas. Bolt-on acquisitions are a proven approach in some markets, but that doesn’t mean they work for corporate China
Hony-backed Hydoo raises $200m in HK IPO
Hydoo International Holdings, a Chinese commercial real estate developer backed by Hony Capital, has raised more than $200 million in a Hong Kong IPO.
Hony, Suning to take controlling stake in China’s PPTV for $420m
Hony Capital and home appliance retailer Suning Commerce - also one of the PE firm's portfolio companies - will buy a controlling interest in Chinese online TV provider PPTV for $420 million. The deal, which values PPTV at approximately $568 million,...