Maui Capital
Blackstone set for exit from New Zealand's Partners Life
The Blackstone Group will exit its majority stake in New Zealand-based insurer Partners Life following the announcement of a full acquisition of the company by Japan’s Dai-ichi Life Holdings at a valuation of approximately NZD 1bn (USD 645m).
New Zealand's Maui Capital agrees Pedersen trade sale
Australian logistics infrastructure services company Linx Cargo Care has agreed to buy Pedersen, a New Zealand wood processing player owned by Auckland-based Maui Capital, for an undisclosed sum.
Maui Capital closes fund at $190m hard-cap
Maui Capital has closed its Aqua fund at its hard-cap of NZ$250 million ($190 million). The New Zealand-based private equity firm had to turn away some larger investors.
Goldman exits NZ retirement villages to Metlifecare
Goldman Sachs has exited its majority stake in New Zealand retirement village operator Vision Senior Living to Metlifecare. The acquisition – which includes Private Life Care Holdings as well as Vision – will be financed through Metlifecare issuing...
Maui Capital appeals to the masses
Between now and the end of May, around 900 New Zealand investors are expected to sign up as LPs in Maui Capital’s new fund. With commitments ranging from NZ$100,000 ($81,000) to NZ$20 million, they are only expected to account for around two thirds...
Maui Capital raises one third of capital for new fund
New Zealand’s Maui Capital has so far received commitments of NZ$92 million ($75.5 million) from institutional investors for its latest fund, which has a target of NZ$250 million. The vehicle is the same size as its predecessor, the 2008 vintage Maui...
PE bets on Asia’s growing food demand
Food assets – notably fresh produce – are increasingly attractive to private equity firms as they potential trade sale exits to Asian corporates looking to satisfy rising domestic demand
Wolseley exits Freshmax to Maui Capital
Wolseley Private Equity has fully exited Australian fruit and vegetables supplier Freshmax through a secondary sale to Maui Capital, an Auckland-based private equity firm. The deal closed before the end of 2011, giving Wolseley enough time to return money...