MBK Partners
Japan, a Catch-22?
While Japan's estimated GDP growth sits at just 2.6%, China is forecasted to hit 9.6% growth in 2010.
Nomura may partner MBK on KEB as StanChart withdraws
Leading Japanese brokerage and financial group Nomura Holdings is discussing a partnership with regional buyout firm MBK Partners to make a joint bid for Lone Star Funds’ 51.5% stake in Korea Exchange Bank, expected to go for $3.5-4 billion.
MBK in running for KEB? - reports
Independent pan-Asian buyout firm MBK Partners may be seeking a secondary buyout opportunity from Lone Star Funds for its 51% stake in Korea Exchange Bank (KEB), valued at up to $4 billion, according to unconfirmed media reports.
MBK exiting CNS
MBK Partners has hired Morgan Stanley to advise on an exit for its Taiwanese cable investee China Network Systems, which could fetch up to $2 billion.
Carlyle, CVC, Unison bidding for Q'sai?
The Carlyle Group, CVC Asia Pacific and Unison Capital Inc. have emerged as among the probable bidders for Japanese vegetable juice maker Q'sai Co., in what might become the largest buyout deal so far this year.
Mid-cap vs buyouts: may the best financing win
The state of Japan’s private equity market
GS Retail goes to Lotte, not private equity
South Korean discount and department store group GS Retail is reportedly being acquired by Lotte Group for some $1.2 billion – not by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. or the other private equity group reportedly involved in bidding for the asset.
Private equity leaders eye GS Retail in Korea
US buyout leader Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., South Korea-originated MBK Partners and Hong Kong's Affinity Equity Partners have all emerged as potential bidders for GS Retail,a retail business affiliate of South Korean conglomerate GS Group.
CVC AP, MBK may be in Korea Pru bid
Pan-regional private equity funds CVC Asia Pacific and MBK Partners reportedly may be among the four or five shortlisted bidders for Prudential Asset Management and Prudential Investment & Securities, the Korean units of Prudential Financial Inc. now...
KDB digs into Kumho
Daewoo Engineering, Kumho Life on shopping list
MBK can drive your car – maybe
Affinity, SK Group reportedly also bid
MBK acquires Young Hwa, targets Kumho Rent A Car
MBK Partners has reportedly completed the 100% acquisition Korean steel structures manufacturer Young Hwa Engineering Co., paying around $85 million, with roughly 50% of the purchase price to be funded by leverage from Hana Bank.