Permira Advisers
Returns, the second time around
The Asian secondary buyouts market is finding its feet, and investors their appetite, but true potential for value-add is still case specific
Permira retains ex-Nokia Ho as Senior Advisor
Permira has announced the appointment of David Ho, former President of Nokia in China, as a Senior Adviser with the firm, charged with aiding the firm in identifying investment opportunities in Greater China.
MBK exits CNS to Want Want in 2010's biggest Asia result
MBK Partners has completed its exit from Taiwanese cable investee China Network Systems (CNS), selling its 60% stake to the head of local conglomerate Want Want China Holdings for $2.4 billion in 2010's largest Asian private equity exit, and nixing expectations...
Permira’s third Asian deal a satellite play
Permira, one of Europe's largest private equity players, has purchased a controlling stake in Asia Broadcast Satellite Ltd. (ABS) from Citi Venture Capital International and ADM Capital for around $200 million.
Providence out of bidding race for Taiwan's CNS - reports
PE firm Providence Equity Partners has reportedly dropped out of the race to acquire MBK Partners-backed Taiwan cable operator China Network Systems (CNS) – an asset that could fetch up to $2 billion - leaving players Australian investment bank Macquarie...
Permira makes third Asia investment with Asia Broadcast Satellite
European buyout firm Permira Advisers has acquired Asia Broadcast Satellite Ltd.'s (ABS) holding company from Citi Venture Capital International and debt investment firm ADM Capital, becoming the majority shareholder in the business.
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Bain, Macquarie, Permira in frame for MBK's CNS
Bain Capital and the UK's Permira Advisers, as well as Macquarie Group, are among the final bidders selected by MBK Partners for its Taiwanese cable investee Cable Network Systems (CNS), which could fetch up to $2.5 billion, according to reports.
MBK CNS process could jumpstart Taiwan deals
North Asia-focused buyout firm MBK Partners has started the formal sale process for its Taiwanese cable TV/broadband asset China Network Systems (CNS) with the first bidding round, forecast to fetch up to $2.5 billion in a deal shaping up to be one of...
KKR, Permira cited for MBK CNS sale
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and UK-headquartered Permira are among potential bidders for China Network Systems (CNS), the Taiwanese cable TV asset that MBK Partners is seeking to exit for up to $2.5 billion, according to reports.
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.
Bain draws secondary buyout interest for Outback in Asia
Bain Capital, seeking buyers for the Asian assets of investee Outback Steakhouse, is seeing strong private equity interest from firms including Barings Private Equity Asia, Permira, and Unitas Capital, according to reports.
Japanese private equity: Mount Fuji rumbles?
Report from the Tokyo frontline
CIC at the Apax?
PRC SWF picks up secondary, management firm positions