Sharon Lim

HSBC invests $7.6 million in Indian software business

HSBC Private Equity Asia is backing Newgen’s fast growth of the last few years as it rolls out into fresh markets in the rest of the world.

Actis targets $2.5bn for global emerging markets funds(3)

Actis is switching tack with the launch of a global fund, aiming for a $1.25 billion global umbrella vehicle alongside four regional side-funds, the largest pool of capital in its history.

Carlyle beefs up Japan team(2)

The Carlyle Group has beefed up its Japanese buyout team with the appointment of a co-head and a chairman commencing October and November respectively.

Pacific Equity Partners buys cinema operator(4)

Pacific Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Hoyts in a transaction that values the cinema business with operations in Australia and New Zealand at A$440 million. This comes on the heels of a smaller take-private deal proposed by Navis Capital.

Carlyle invests $11m in Korean financial services provider

Korea’s anti-foreign image has not deterred Carlyle from investing in a local distributor of financial products.

Credit Suisse adds to Asia sponsor coverage group(3)

Credit Suisse has hired Ben Ngai from Citi to focus on sponsor coverage in China.

Actis targets $2.5bn for global emerging markets funds(2)

Actis is switching tack with the launch of a global fund, aiming for a $1.25 billion global umbrella vehicle alongside four regional side-funds, the largest pool of capital in its history.

KKR’s Chinese cement deal is third for $4bn Asia fund(4)

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has invested $115 million in its first private equity transaction in China. It is the third for a $4 billion fund KKR has raised, its first Asia-dedicated investment vehicle.

Pacific Equity Partners buys cinema operator(3)

Pacific Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Hoyts in a transaction that values the cinema business with operations in Australia and New Zealand at A$440 million. This comes on the heels of a smaller take-private deal proposed by Navis Capital.

KKR’s Chinese cement deal is third for $4bn Asia fund(3)

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has invested $115 million in its first private equity transaction in China. It is the third for a $4 billion fund KKR has raised, its first Asia-dedicated investment vehicle.