Woori Private Equity
Korea securities firms: Brokerage bonanza
Korean securities firms are building PE teams with a view to raising capital from third-party investors. There is government support for these efforts, but independent GPs aren’t worried about increased competition
Acushnet gains on debut after lowering IPO price
Korea's PE-backed Acushnet Holdings, which owns the Titleist and FootJoy golf brands, saw its shares jump 5.9% in the first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange following a smaller-than-expected $328.7 million IPO.
Korean PE investors set for partial exits in Acushnet IPO
Several Korean private equity investors are poised to make a partial exit as Acushnet Holdings, owner of the Titleist and FootJoy golf brands, set a target of $463.9 million for its US IPO.
Korean PE-backed Acushnet files for US IPO
Acushnet Holdings, a golf equipment and apparel business backed by Korean PE investors, has filed for an US IPO.
Highland Capital appoints Korea BD director
Highland Capital Management has appointed Jun Park as director of business development in South Korea, with a brief to explore investment opportunities in the country.
Woori launches $495m PE fund with Posco, EIG
Korea’s Woori Asset Management has launched a private equity fund in partnership with domestic steelmaker Posco and US-based EIG Global Energy Partners. The vehicle was created in February and has a target size of KRW560 billion ($495 million), with...
Korean financial plays are not for foreigners
The Woori and Mirae Asset Life Insurance deals are cause for hope, but foreign PE may still find life difficult