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Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia

MSPEA backs Indian NBFC Kogta Financial

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has led a INR1.54 billion ($22.1 million) investment in Indian non-banking finance company (NBFC) Kogta Financial.

  • South Asia
  • 30 November 2018
Fund focus: MSPEA takes on Thailand

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia raises $440 million for its first vehicle aimed at the so-far underpenetrated Thailand market

  • Southeast Asia
  • 24 October 2018
MSPEA closes debut Thailand fund at $440m

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has reached a final close on its debut Thailand-focused fund with more than $440 million in commitments. The vehicle, launched in partnership with Bangkok Bank, had an initial target of $300 million.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 22 October 2018
Korea macro: Tempered tiger

Korea’s economic momentum has simmered down as demographic, political and industrial evolutions suggest a structural decline. Investors are monitoring the transition with a conditional sense of optimism

  • North Asia
  • 29 August 2018
MSPEA abandons China auto parts privatization

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has abandoned its $172 million bid, launched nearly a year ago, to acquire NASDAQ-listed power steering components supplier China Automotive Systems.

  • Greater China
  • 21 August 2018
TPG leads $100m round for India's Five Star

TPG Capital has led a $100 million funding round for Five Star Business Finance, a non-banking finance company (NBFC) focused on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in south India.

  • South Asia
  • 01 August 2018
Morgan Stanley, Banyantree invest $75m in India's Nspira

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and Banyantree Growth Capital have invested $75 million in Nspira Management Services, an Indian education services provider.

  • South Asia
  • 12 July 2018
MSPEA, Crescent Point lead Series C round for China’s Qingke

Morgan Stanley Private Equity (MSPEA) and Crescent Point have jointly led a Series C round of funding for Qingke, a long-term rental apartment services platform in China.

  • Greater China
  • 18 April 2018
Korean political crises present PE opportunities

A turbulent 2017 for South Korea in both domestic and international politics has complicated private equity agendas across a number of sectors, but GPs are tracking some positive aftereffects.

  • North Asia
  • 18 January 2018
MSPEA backs Indian medical devices, health foods businesses

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has completed two investments in India, committing INR1.6 billion ($25.1 million) to medical devices business Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) and INR1.52 billion to health foods producer Southern Health...

  • South Asia
  • 12 January 2018
MSPEA leads acquisition of Greek skincare business

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and Profex, a Chinese skincare company, have agreed to pay EUR48.3 million ($57.7 million) for a majority interest in Korres, a Greek specialist cosmetics manufacturer.

  • Greater China
  • 29 December 2017
MSPEA to exit Chinese convenience store chain Hi-24

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has agreed to sell Chinese convenience store chain Hi-24 to strategic investors in a deal worth $84 million.

  • Greater China
  • 30 October 2017
TPG leads $161m round for India's Janalakshmi

TPG Capital has led a INR10.3 billion ($161 million) funding round for Indian microfinance lender Janalakshmi Financial Services.

  • South Asia
  • 12 September 2017
MSPEA backs $172m take-private bid for China auto parts player

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and the chairman of China Automotive Systems have submitted a take-private offer worth approximately $172 million for the NASDAQ-listed power steering components supplier.

  • Greater China
  • 01 September 2017
Sequoia, Norwest lead $52m round for India's Five Star

Sequoia Capital and Norwest Venture Partners have led a INR3.3 billion ($52 million) Series C round for Indian non-banking financial company Five Star Business Finance.

  • South Asia
  • 10 August 2017
IFC set to back Morgan Stanley's $300m Thailand fund

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of up to $25 million in a Thailand-focused fund launched by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA).

  • Southeast Asia
  • 21 June 2017
Morgan Stanley PE Asia backs China XD Plastics take-private

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and the chairman and CEO of China XD Plastics have submitted a take-private offer that values the US-listed specialty chemicals player at approximately $260 million.

  • Greater China
  • 20 February 2017
Buyouts: More trouble in Taiwan

The collapse of a Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia-backed bid to acquire CNS from MBK Partners once again underlines the challenges facing buyout investors in Taiwan, on entry and exit

  • Greater China
  • 13 February 2017
MSPEA, Far EasTone abandon bid for Taiwan's CNS

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and Far EasTone Telecommunications have withdrawn their bid for Taiwan cable TV operator China Network Systems (CNS) after the deal became bogged down by regulatory reviews.

  • Greater China
  • 09 February 2017
MSPEA commits $25m to India's ZCL Chemicals

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has invested INR1.7 billion ($25 million) in ZCL Chemicals, an India-based pharmaceuticals company that focuses on niche therapeutic areas such as the central nervous system, antiretroviral treatments and controlled...

  • South Asia
  • 23 December 2016
Morgan Stanley invests $46m in Thailand diaper maker DSG

Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has invested THB1.6 billion ($45.6 million) in DSG International Thailand, a maker of baby and adult diapers.

  • Southeast Asia
  • 12 October 2016
Taiwan regulator postpones decision on CNS deal

The Taiwan government has declined to approve the acquisition of cable television provider China Network Systems (CNS) by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) and Far EasTone Telecommunications, asking the National Communications Commission (NCC)...

  • Greater China
  • 21 September 2016
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Korea exits: Seller central

Foreign buyers and restless chaebols could help deliver more exit opportunities for private equity firms in Korea – provided it is the right asset, at the right price, at the right time

  • North Asia
  • 24 August 2016
TPG hires Ex-MSPEA executive as partner in Korea

TPG Capital has appointed Sanghoon Lee, formerly a managing director with Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA), as a partner to lead the firm’s investments in South Korea.

  • South Asia
  • 23 August 2016
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