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KKR sets up oil and gas services platform
KKR has set up an oil and gas services platform that will handle the engineering, maintenance, repair and overhaul needs of owners and operators.
India financial services: Proxy play
A sizeable portion of the PE capital entering Indian financial services has targeted wealth management as local players look to scale up their offerings on the back of growing private wealth
KKR buys controlling stake in India's Avendus
KKR has bought a 70% stake in Indian financial services firm Avendus Capital for an undisclosed sum.
KKR makes $90m China fish food investment - update
KKR has made a fifth investment intended to leverage rising food quality and safety in China by taking a significant minority stake in Yuehai Feed Group, which primarily supplies shrimp farms, for about $90 million.
KKR backs Australia ultrasound start-up
KKR has committed $35 million to Signostics, an Australian medical technology company that produces hand-held devices used to conduct ultrasound tests and bladder scans.
Townsend Group backs KKR's India real estate NBFC
KKR has signed up another partner for its India-focused real estate non-banking finance company (NBFC), with US-based investor The Townsend Group agreeing to commit capital.
Deal focus: KKR eyes Asia content
KKR teams up with The Chernin Group to create Emerald Media, a growth investment platform dedicated to Asia's media and entertainment industry
KKR commits $300m to Asia media investment platform
KKR has committed $300 million to a Emerald Media, an investment platform that will target media and entertainment opportunities across Asia. The Chernin Group is participating as a minority co-investor in the deal.
PE-backed CICC files for $811m Hong Kong IPO
China International Capital Corp. (CICC) has announced the pricing for its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, which will see the company raise up to HK$6.3 billion ($811 million).
PE-backed Coffee Day to raise $177m in India IPO
Indian coffee shop and restaurant chain Cafe Coffee Day has fixed a price for its upcoming IPO that will put the offering on course to meet its target of INR11.5 billion ($177 million).
Deal focus: KKR eyes O2O home services expansion
KKR joins Alibaba Group and Ping An Group in backing 58 Daojia, an online-to-offline local services platform that is tipped to match Didi Kuaidi and Dianping-Meituan for size
KKR, Alibaba, Ping An commit $300m to 58.com's O2O unit
KKR, Alibaba Group and Ping An Group have agreed to provide $300 million in Series A funding to 58 Daojia, the online-to-offline (O2O) local services platform of US-listed Chinese classifieds site 58.com.
Going green: PE's environmental value-add
The private equity industry's approach to environmental value-add is evolving. The Environmental Defense Fund, KKR and The Carlyle Group discuss the various partnerships that underpin these efforts
PE and ESG: More than a box check
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have traditionally featured in pre-deal due diligence to mitigate risk, but GPs are increasingly called upon to weave these considerations into strategic thinking
Nanjing Xinjiekou to buy KKR-backed China Cord Blood
Shanghai-listed Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store has made a bid to acquire China Cord Blood Corporation (CCBC), a US-listed blood bank operator backed by KKR, for about RMB6 billion ($966 million).
KKR to invest $150m in Indian polyester manufacturer
KKR has agreed to invest $150 million in JBF Industries, an India-based polyester products manufacturer, with a portion of the capital going to the company’s international subsidiaries.
PE-backed CICC files for Hong Kong IPO
China International Capital Corp. (CICC), which is backed by KKR, TPG Capital and Singapore’s GIC Private, among others, has filed for a Hong Kong IPO. The company is said to be looking to raise around $1 billion.
Former Japan Exchange head joins KKR as chairman
KKR has named Atsushi Saito, former head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), as the non-executive chairman of KKR Japan.
KKR supports Philippines social enterprise project
KKR has completed its second social enterprise assistance project alongside Impact Investment Exchange Asia (IIX) and its non-profit sister organization Shujog, providing support to Glovax Biotech, which sells affordable vaccines to low to middle income...
Permira hires former KKR deal-maker as head of Japan
Permira has chosen former KKR deal-maker Ryotaro Fujii as managing director and head of Japan. Yoichiro Furuse has been made chairman of Japan.
China Modern Dairy buys KKR, CDH $245m JV stake
KKR and CDH Investments have agreed to sell their stake in Success Dairy to China Modern Dairy Holdings (CMDH) in exchange for $HK1.9 billion ($245 million) of CMDH stock.
2Q analyisis: The bulls hesitate
China's equities wobble is unlikely to discourage companies from local listings, and a rise in renminbi fundraising could result; Asia investment hits record high; public market sales dominate exit activity
KKR raises $3.1b for second global infrastructure fund
KKR has announced the final close of its KKR Global Infrastructure Investors II fund at $3.1 billion. The fund will invest in infrastructure opportunities, with an emphasis on OECD member countries.
Corporate carve-outs: Slice and dice
A mainstay of private equity in the US and Europe, it is hoped that corporate carve-outs will play a larger role in Asia. Success rests on innovative deal-sourcing and careful management of multiple stakeholders