IPO
Warburg Pincus-backed e-Shang receives pre-IPO funding
Chinese warehousing developer and operator e-Shang, which was co-founded by Warburg Pincus and two local entrepreneurs in 2011, will receive $120 million in pre-IPO financing from Goldman Sachs. Warburg Pincus has also committed a third round of investment,...
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.
Hillhouse among cornerstone investors in China Conch Venture's HK IPO
Asia-focused Hillhouse Capital will commit about HK$274 million ($35 million) as a cornerstone investor in China Conch Venture’s HK$3.59 billion Hong Kong IPO.
Orchid Asia-backed Autohome revises IPO pricing
Autohome, a Chinese online automobile marketplace backed by Orchid Asia, has revised the indicative price range for its US IPO, putting the firm on course to raise up to $143.8 million.
Globis, Intel-backed V-Cube raises $43m in Tokyo IPO
V-Cube, a Japanese developer of web-conferencing and webinar systems backed by Intel Capital and Globis Capital Partners, saw its stock open at JPY5,010 per share - a 51% premium on the offering price - on its first day of trading. This followed a JPY4.4...
2013 in review: Mixed fortunes
Bifurcation in the fundraising market as LPs play it safe with managers they know; South Korea and India emerge as buyout bright spots; positive signs for IPOs after a difficult 12 months
Carlyle, Farallon support Chinese funeral company IPO
The Carlyle Group and Farallon Capital Management will commit $35 million as cornerstone investors in Fu Shou Yuan International’s $215 million Hong Kong IPO.
Japan's VC-backed Oncolys Pharma raises $64m in Tokyo IPO
Oncolys Pharma, a VC-backed developer of drugs targeting cancer and serious infectious diseases, saw its stock open at JPY3,500 per share - a 34.6% premium on the offering price - on its first day of trading in Tokyo. This followed a JPY6.6 billion ($64.4...
PE-backed China Cinda prices HK IPO at top of range - report
China Cinda Asset Management, a company originally set up to absorb non-performing loans (NPLs) from China’s Big Four state-owned banks, has priced its IPO at the top end of the indicative range and is on course to raise $2.5 billion. It will be Asia’s...
PE-backed Nine raises $577m in Australia IPO
Australia's Nine Entertainment - which was saved from receivership by US hedge fund backers Oaktree Capital Group and Apollo Global Management - has raised A$631 million ($576.45 million) after pricing its IPO at the bottom end of the indicative range....
Anchorage-backed Dick Smith closes flat after $311m IPO
Shares in Australian electronics retailer Dick Smith Holdings, which is backed by Anchorage Capital Partners, gained 3.6% on their trading debut on Wednesday before settling back to A$2.20, the same as the IPO price. The offering earlier raised A$344.5...
Japan's Ride On Express raises $23m in Tokyo IPO
Ride On Express, a Japanese food delivery franchise operator backed by Jafco Ventures, saw its stock open at JPY3105 per share - a 55% premium on the offering price - on its first day of trading. The company earlier raised JPY2.3 billion ($22 million)...
Asia Awards: Exit of the Year – Matahari Department Store
Two substantial partial exits that can be seen to justify the Indonesia investment thesis for global PE firms were among those nominated for Exit of the Year: TPG Capital and Northstar Group’s agreed sale of more than 30% of Bank Tabungan PensiunanNasional...
Crescent-owned travel insurer to raise $475m in Australia IPO
Crescent Capital Partners-owned travel insurer Cover-More Group is targeting a A$521.2 million ($475 million) IPO on the Australian Securities Exchange.
China to resume IPOs in 2014 – CSRC
The China Security Regulatory Commission (CSRC) plans to re-open the IPO market in January. About 50 firms are expected to pass the regulator’s review and become the first batch to list.
Orchid Asia-backed Autohome sets terms for $126m US IPO
Autohome, a Chinese online automobile marketplace in which Orchid Asia is an investor, plans to raise up to $125.9 million through an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. The private equity firm will not be exiting any shares through the offering.
China's 500.com jumps 54% on NYSE debut
Shares in VC-backed 500.com gained 54% as the Chinese online sports lottery provider made its US trading debut on Friday. The stock peaked at $21.85 before closing at $20.01, valuing the company at $700 million.
JAFCO-backed ZIGExN raises $58m in Tokyo IPO
ZIGExN, a JAFCO portfolio company that runs network of search engine websites, saw its stock more than double to JPY1750 on its first day of trading following a JPY5.8 billion ($58 million) Tokyo IPO.
Norway fund, Oaktree among anchors for China Cinda IPO
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and Oaktree Capital Management are two of 10 cornerstone investors that will cover up to 44% of China Cinda Asset Management Corp’s IPO. The company, originally set up to absorb non-performing loans (NPLs) from China’s Big...
Sungy Mobile stock closes up 19% after $78.5m US IPO
Sungy Mobile, a Chinese app developer backed by IDG Capital Partners, JAFCO, WI Harper and China Broadband Capital (CBC), saw its stock jump 19% on its first day of trading on NASDAQ to close at $13.35.
AD Capital-owned Spring REIT to raise $229m in HK IPO
Spring REIT, a real estate investment trust owned by AD Capital, is looking to raise up to $229 million through a Hong Kong IPO. The REIT owns two office buildings in Beijing's China Central Place.
PE-backed China Cinda to raise $2.5b in Hong Kong IPO - report
PE-backed China Cinda Asset Management Corp, one of four groups set up to absorb non-performing loans (NPLs) from the country’s Big Four state-owned banks, is expected to raise up to $2.5 billion in its Hong Kong IPO.
VC-backed 500.com revises IPO pricing, targets $86.5m
VC-backed Chinese online sports lottery provider 500.com has increased the indicative price range for its US IPO, putting the company on course to raise up to $86.5 million.
China to modify IPO approvals system
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will move towards a registration-based system for IPOs in place of the current approval-based system. This is intended to make it easier for companies, especially smaller ones, to raise capital.