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AVCJ at 30: Part Six - The Expectations Game
Lewis Rutherfurd of Inter-Asia Venture Management, Piau-Voon Wang, David Pierce of HQ Capital, Weijian Shan of PAG Asia Capital, Michael Kim of MBK Partners, Dan Carroll of Brooklands Capital Strategies, Joseph Bae of KKR, and Brooks Zug of HarbourVest...
AVCJ at 30: Part Five - Global Competition
Dan Carroll of Brooklands Capital Strategies, David Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group, Joseph Bae of KKR, and Jonathan Lavine of Bain Capital on the rise of global buyout firms in Asia
KKR completes tender offer for Japan's Hitachi Kokusai
KKR has completed its tender offer for Japanese high-tech manufacturer Hitachi Kokusai Electric, having surpassed the 24.1% shareholder support required for the JPY322 billion ($2.9 billion) deal to proceed.
ADIA buys stake in KKR's India NBFC
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has invested in KKR India Financial Services (KIFS), an Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) backed by KKR.
KKR makes seven senior-level promotions in Asia - update
Diane Raposio, who leads KKR’s fundraising activities in Asia, and Jaka Prasetya, the firm’s Indonesia head, have both been promoted to partner level.
KKR improves offer for Japan's Hitachi Kokusai a second time
KKR has increased its tender offer for Japanese high-tech manufacturer Hitachi Kokusai Electric for a second time, valuing the company at approximately JPY322 billion ($2.9 billion), up from JPY298 billion.
Deal focus: Tapping complexity in e-commerce
Southeast Asia-focused retailing services provider aCommerce has received $65 million in Series B funding to support not only geographical expansion but also a move into B2B to complement existing B2C capabilities
KKR appoints new Asia public affairs head
KKR has appointed David Katz, formerly deputy global head and Asia Pacific head of government relations at PayPal, as a director and head of public affairs for the region.
KKR media platform leads $65m round for Southeast Asia's aCommerce
Emerald Media, an Asian investment platform created by KKR, has led a $65 million Series B funding round for Thailand-based online retailing services company aCommerce.
KKR nets $195m through partial exit from China's CICC
KKR has made a partial exit from China International Capital Corporation (CICC) – the Chinese investment bank in which it acquired a minority stake in 2010 – generating proceeds of HK$1.52 billion ($194.5 million).
Asia buyouts: The big get bigger
Asia’s pan-regional buyout players are raising ever larger funds and pursuing ever larger deals. Is there now more capital in this segment of the market than places to – sensibly – put it?
India's KKR-backed Avendus buys domestic peer Zodius
Avendus Capital, an Indian financial services firm owned by KKR, has bought technology-focused venture capital firm Zodius Capital.
KKR, Gaja lead $151m round for India's Avendus
KKR and Gaja Capital have led a INR9.8 billion ($151 million) investment in Avendus Capital, an Indian financial services firm owned by KKR.
Global buyout firms: Change at the top
Succession planning initiatives at the leading global buyout firms reflect the increasing diversification of these platforms - and that the personality-types so instrumental in their creation probably won't be seen again
Asian LPs and infrastructure: Rousing the giants
Infrastructure is shedding its reputation for being a sleepy sector as Asian investors join a global surge of interest in the asset class. Strategic angling for the best deals will now require a more nimble approach
KKR invests $74m in Indonesian bread producer
KKR has paid around $74 million for a 12.64% stake in Nippon Indosari Corpindo, an Indonesian bakery business backed by local conglomerate Salim Group and best known for the Sari Roti brand.
Ex-Pamplona partner joins KKR in Australia
KKR has appointed David Lang (pictured), previously a partner and founding member at Pamplona Capital Management, as a partner-level executive in its Sydney office. He will start work in early 2018.
KKR sweetens tender offer for Japan's Hitachi Kokusai
KKR has improved its tender offer for Japanese high-tech manufacturer Hitachi Kokusai Electric after the process, which was announced in April, stalled due to share price volatility.
Japan carve-outs: Slow burn story
Toshiba Memory Corporation is set to become Asia'a largest-ever PE buyout, if the deal goes through in its current form. But this doesn't necessarily mean the path to corporate divestments in Japan will become smoother
KKR invests in Chinese fintech platform
KKR has committed an undisclosed amount of Series C funding to Chinese financial technology platform Shenzhen Suishou Technology.
Fosun revises bid for KKR-backed Gland Pharma
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical has altered the terms of its acquisition of a majority stake in India-based Gland Pharma – a deal that will facilitate an exit for KKR – as part of a long-running battle to win regulatory approval.
Indian PE-backed insurer SBI Life files for IPO
SBI Life, the life insurance subsidiary of the State Bank of India (SBI) whose backers include KKR and Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, has filed for an IPO.
KKR to take majority stake in Laser Clinics Australia
KKR has acquired a majority stake in cosmetic treatments business Laser Clinics Australia (LCA) at a valuation of A$650 million ($515 million). The deal facilitates a partial exit for The Growth Fund.
Affinity, KKR end takeover talks for Australia’s Vocus
KKR and Affinity Equity Partners have withdrawn their bids to acquire Australian broadband internet provider Vocus Group.