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Leopard exits Cambodia's Kulara Water
Leopard Capital has exited its entire investment in Cambodia's Kulara Water to the company's founding shareholder. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Carlyle-backed New Century refines Hong Kong plan - report
China’s New Century Hotel Group, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, plans to spin off its hotel business as a real estate investment trust (REIT) through a $300 million Hong Kong IPO. It earlier planned to list both the hotel and real estate...
Intel Capital-backed Aspeed goes public in Taiwan
Intel Capital completed its first portfolio IPO of the year as Aspeed Technology listed on Taiwan’s GreTai Securities Market on Tuesday.
Macquarie-owned Taiwan Broadband gathers investors for IPO
Eight cornerstone investors have been lined up to take nearly one third of pay-TV operator Taiwan Broadband Communications’ Singapore IPO. The offering will allow two Macquarie funds that own Taiwan Broadband to exit their holdings.
CNEI secures 10.3x return on full exit from Liyuan Aluminum
China New Enterprise Investment (CNEI) has completed its exit from Jilin Liyuan Aluminum, one of the country’s leading aluminum extrusion product manufacturers, securing a 10.3x gross return.
Quadrant-backed Virtus Health launches IPO
Quadrant Private Equity-owned in-vitro fertilization (IVF) business Virtus Health launched its IPO road show on Monday. It is poised to be the largest equity offering since SCA Property in November last year and the biggest significant private equity-backed...
Abraaj exits Thailand’s Unitrio to Japan’s NTT
The Abraaj Group has exited Thailand-based data center provider Unitrio Technology to NTT Facilities (NTTF), a unit of Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT).
Japan’s SMBC in talks with TPG to buy Indonesia bank stake – report
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) is said to be in advanced talks to buy 40% of TPG Capital's stake in Indonesia’s Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional (BTPN). The sale would enable the private equity firm to comply with the 40% cap on foreign ownership...
Fortis, Next Invest exit Belgian ink maker to Japan’s Toyo
Fortis Private Equity and Next Invest have sold their 100% stake in Belgian ink manufacturer, Arets International, to Japan’s Toyo Ink Group for EUR10 million ($13 million).
CITIC, CDH generate 4x return through China auto parts exit
CITIC Capital Partners and CDH Investments Management have exited Chinese auto components manufacturer Nanjing Aotecar to a domestic buyer. According to sources familiar with the transaction, CITIC has secured an approximately 4x money multiple on an...
IDFC, Capital International exit India's Manipal Group via share buyback
India’s Manipal Group has raised around $260 million in debt to buy back IDFC PE and Capital International’s stake in Manipal Education and Medical Group International India (MEMG).
Creador sees 2x return, 101% IRR on maiden exit
Creador has made a partial exit from its investment in Malaysian restaurant chain OldTown White Coffee at a 2x money multiple, representing an IRR of 101%.
CITIC, Vector see 3x return on RAE Systems trade sale
CITIC Capital Partners and Vector Capital have exited gas detection equipment manufacturer RAE Systems through a $340 million trade sale to Honeywell. The China-focused GP came in as a co-investor on US-based Vector’s privatization of the company in...
TPG Capital hires Morgan Stanley, UBS for UniTrust sale - report
Global buyout firm TPG Capital is to sell Shanghai-based finance and leasing company UniTrust for $800 million.
Vickers Venture exits Singapore’s Asian Food Channel
Singaporean venture firm Vickers Venture Capital has exited its investment in the Asian Food Channel after it was acquired by USA’s Scripps Networks Interactive. The details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Korean group among bidders for Brookfield hotel asset - report
A South Korean group is said to considering a A$400 million ($411 million) bid for the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney as Canada's Brookfield Asset Management prepares to offload its Australian hotel portfolio.
Warburg Pincus invests in India's Avtec, Actis exits
Warburg Pincus has acquired a minority stake in Avetec, an Indian manufacturer of precision-engineered products, facilitating an exit for Actis. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.
Noah's Gopher in $80m first close on China secondaries fund
Gopher Asset Management, the private equity arm of NASDAQ-listed Noah holdings, has reached a first close of RMB500 million ($80 million) on its debut China secondaries fund.
Morgan Stanley-backed Hyundai Rotem targets IPO
Hyundai Rotem, a South Korean railway and defense systems manufacturer backed by Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA), has applied to the Korea Exchange for an IPO. According to local media, the company is looking to raise KRW300-400 billion ($270-360...
KKR pays $500m for Warburg's Alliance Tire Group stake
KKR has agreed to buy Warburg Pincus’ controlling stake in Indian tire make Alliance Tire Group. Terms were not disclosed, but sources familiar with the transaction told AVCJ that KKR will pay $450-500 million for an approximately 75% stake as well...
KKR to pay $500m for Warburg Alliance Tire stake – report
KKR has reportedly agreed to pay about $500 million for Warburg Pincus’ stake in Indian tire manufacturer Alliance Tire Group.
India’s Tata Consultancy Services buys PE-owned French IT firm
Two French private equity firms have exited IT services provider Alti to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for EUR75 million ($98 million) in cash as the Indian business outsourcing company seeks to broaden its footprint in Europe.
Unitas sees 3x return on Australia auto parts turnaround
Unitas Capital has secured a 3.3x return on its investment in Australian car parts supplier Exego, after selling the business to US-based Genuine Parts in two tranches worth a combined $950 million, including debt. The private equity firm was unable to...
India’s Satin Creditcare raises new VC funding, Lok Capital exits
Satin Creditcare Network, a New Delhi-based microfinance institution (MFI) has raised INR410 million ($7.49 million) from three venture capital firms’ three funds. The transaction facilitates the exit of Lok Capital, an early investor in the company.