Brad Meikle

Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments appoints Mehairi as CEO

Aabar Investments, one of Abu Dhabi’s top state investment firms with major stakes in companies including Dubai-listed builder Arabtec and Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, appointed a new chief executive on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

Tata Capital invests up to $100 mln in Uber: source

Uber India also said on Wednesday that its U.S.-based parent had received fresh investment from Tata Opportunities Fund, a private equity fund linked to India’s Tata Capital. The companies did not disclose the amount, but a source close to the matter said it was between $75 million and $100 million, Reuters reported.

TA Associates invests in Plusgrade

Boston-based TA Associates announced today that it has completed an investment in Plusgrade. With offices in Montreal and New York, Plusgrade offers services for airlines to maximize revenues from air travelers seeking upgrades and was founded in 2009. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Canadian pension fund manager invests in Malaysian real estate: Reuters

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the largest pension fund manager in Canada and one of its most active dealmakers, said on Tuesday it has invested C$170 million ($130 million) in a Malaysian real estate joint venture, marking its first direct real estate investment in Southeast Asia.

BlackFin Capital buys RBS's Luxembourg funds business

British state-backed lender Royal Bank of Scotland has sold its Luxembourg-based funds business to BlackFin Capital Partners, a private equity firm that specialises in financial services, Reuters reported.

Citi to sell alternative investor services unit for $425 mln

Citigroup Inc is selling its alternative investor services business to financial technology provider SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc for $425 million, subject to adjustments, Reuters reported.

Illumina, Warburg Pincus, Sutter Hill invest $100 mln in new genetic company

Gene-sequencing giant Illumina Inc , private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC and venture capital firm Sutter Hill Ventures have agreed to invest $100 million to seed a new consumer-facing human genome platform called Helix, according to people familiar with the deal, Reuters reported.

PE-backed Petco files for IPO

Pet supplies retailer Petco Holdings Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Monday for an initial public offering of common stock, which would be its third listing since 1994.

SunEdison, Goldman Sachs funds form $1 bln investment vehicle

U.S. solar company SunEdison Inc said it would form a $1 billion warehouse investment vehicle along with funds managed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc to fund construction and buy operating assets, Reuters reported.

Altor and Bain sell fish food maker Ewos for $1.5 bln

U.S. agribusiness firm Cargill Inc said on Monday it will buy Norwegian fish feed maker Ewos in a deal worth 1.35 billion euros ($1.50 billion), allowing private equity firms Altor and Bain Capital to cash in after two years’ ownership, Reuters reported.