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Hony’s Zhao: Foreign prejudice against Chinese investment is unfair
John Zhao, CEO of Hony Capital, told the gathering of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos that foreign prejudice against Chinese investment is unfair, adding that the global community should recognize that many domestic firms are taking their first...
Comtec Solar to repurchase bonds from TPG for $77m
Chinese solar wafer manufacturer Comtec Solar will pay TPG Capital RMB491 million ($77 million) to repurchase convertible bonds and reduce its debt ratio.
India Infoline raises a $100m real estate fund
India Infoline Venture Capital Fund, the venture capital arm of the India Infoline group(IIFL), has raised a INR5 billion ($100 million) real estate fund. It is the brokerage's first foray into the private equity business.
Tano’s second India fund reaches final close at $111m
Tano Capital, an Asia focused alternative asset management firm, has reached a final close of $111.3 million for its second India private equity fund, having originally targeted $150 million.
Carlyle completes another China Pacific Insurance sell-down
The Carlyle Group has completed another sell-down of China Pacific Insurance Group, offloading 18 million shares and reducing its stake in the company to 4.94% from 5.15%. The private equity has now generated nearly $3.7 billion through four sales since...
Carlyle promotes three Asia professionals to MD level
The Carlyle Group has named 13 new managing directors, including Hiroyuki Otsuka in Tokyo, Matthew Hunter in Sydney and Wayne Bannon in Hong Kong, as part of a raft of promotions that saw 41 professionals elevated to senior positions.
IFC considers investment in Indian SME-focused fund
International Finance Corp. (IFC), the World Bank’s investment arm, may invest up to $20 million in Pragati India Fund, a vehicle targeting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India’s low income states. The fund is aiming to raise $75-100...
Japan’s Unison Capital cuts fund due to limited deals - report
Japan’s Unison Capital has reportedly cut the size of its third fund by one quarter to JPY107 billion ($1.4 billion) due to limited deal flow.
John Tsang: Hong Kong as magnet for PE funds
Hong Kong has retained its status as a private equity hub, largely on the back of developments in mainland China, said Hong Kong's financial secretary John Tsang at an industry event.
TPG, GIC recues Li Ning with $119m convertible bonds
Hong Kong-listed Li Ning, the leading Chinese sportswear brand, announced on Thursday that it has sold RMB750 million ($119 million) in convertible bonds to TPG Capital and Government of Singapore Investment Corp. (GIC). This follows the company's disappointing...
US increases disclosure requirements for foreign listings
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced rules that compel foreign companies seeking US listings to file their registration documents publicly. Previously, IPO documentation remained confidential until the issuers were ready to launch...
SC Lowy in talks for $125m Kingfisher deal - report
Distressed debt specialist SC Lowy is said to be in talks with India’s second-largest airline, Kingfisher, about a possible $125 million investment.
CEC to raise $300m China fund
Hong Kong-based private equity firm China Enterprise Capital Management (CEC) is said to be planning to raise up to $300 million for a third fund which will focus on consumer deals in mainland China.
Intel backs Japanese tech firm G-cluster
Japanese technology company G-cluster Global has received support from Intel Capital and SFR Développement, the venture capital arm of French telecoms company SFR.
Vogo expects strong returns on full exit from Tong Yang Life - Update
Vogo Investment expects to see an IRR of at least 20% on its initial investment in Tong Yang Life Insurance as negotiations with potential strategic buyers near a close. The private equity firm is seeking to exit 60.7% of its 64% stake in the business...
CHAMP PE-backed Accolade Wines in China acquisition
Accolade Wines, a portfolio company of CHAMP Private Equity, has purchased a majority stake in Chinese wine distribution business Shanghai CWC Wine Trading. The acquisition is intended to serve as a platform for Accolade’s expansion into the fast-growing...
CLSA Capital Partners promotes Gary Ng to MD
CLSA Capital Partners has promoted Gary Ng to the position of managing director. He will remain in the firm’s Singapore office overseeing the India and Southeast Asia markets for ARIA Investment Partners.
Red Fort closes second real estate fund at $500m target
Red Fort Capital has completed a final close of its second real estate fund at $500 million, coming mere weeks after the firm said it was targeting this amount from investors.
Olympus invests $100m in DM Healthcare, India Value Fund exits
Olympus Capital Asia Investments has invested more than INR5 billion ($100 million) for a minority stake in DM Healthcare, in a deal which enabled existing investor India Value Fund to exit the company.
Nalanda Capital boosts stake in Indian pipe manufacturer
Nalanda Capital, the Singapore-based private equity firm set up by Pulak Prasad, former managing director at Warburg Pincus India, has increased its holding in Ratnamani Metals & Tubes. The company manufactures piping for use in a wide range of industries.
L Capital in talks with Indian ethnic wear chain
L Capital Asia, the private equity arm of luxury goods giant LVMH group, is in talks to acquire a minority stake in Fabindia, an Indian ethnic fashion retailer.
Norton Rose Australia PE head joins Sparke Helmore
Nick Humphrey, former head of private equity for Norton Rose Australia, has joined Sparke Helmore Lawyers as the legal firm’s national corporate practice group leader.
Mandala Capital in JV with Australia’s Water Resources Group
Mandala Capital, a South Asia private equity firm that invests in the agricultural sector, has entered into a joint venture with Australia’s Water Resources Group that will target the desalination opportunities in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Goldman Sachs to launch first energy-focused fund
Goldman Sachs plans to raise $2-3.5 billion for its first energy-focused private equity fund. The global vehicle, known as Broad Street Energy Partners, will target the oil, gas and power industries.