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Siddharth Poddar

Pondering PIPEs

Notwithstanding the lower market valuations of listed companies, GPs in Asia are still shying away from PIPE deals, writes Siddharth Poddar.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Babcock & Brown goes into administration

The debt-laden Australian infrastructure asset manager appointed voluntary administrators after investors in New Zealand voted against a restructuring plan that included a possible debt for equity swap.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

KIPCO to launch MENA-focused fund

The Kuwait Projects Co. plans to raise its first private equity fund, ‘market conditions permitting’, that would invest in sectors including real estate and financial services.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Softbank partner reduces role

Jay Chen is now a part-time venture partner, which allows him time to focus on the research and consulting firm he founded in 2003.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Indivision, Oak India and Goldman to acquire Indian broadband company

The three firms will pay INR2.4bn for 70 percent of Tikona Digital Networks.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Report: ADIH to launch distressed fund

The Abu Dhabi Investment House is reportedly planning to launch a private equity fund to acquire distressed assets.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Macquarie raises $380m for Asian FoF

Macquarie Group's Sydney-headquartered funds management unit has raised $300m for an Asia-focused fund of funds and an additional $80m for a co-investment vehicle.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Robeco to raise $500m China-focused sustainable fund

Rabobank’s asset management arm and the city of Tianjin will launch a private equity fund focused on sustainable investments in China.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

CITIC Capital raises $500m for second China fund

The alternative investment firm has a held a first close on its second buyout fund, the final target for which is undisclosed.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

China blocks $2.4bn Coke bid for Hui Yuan Juice

China’s Ministry of Commerce has rejected the takeover of China Hui Yuan Juice, one of China's leading beverage companies, six months after Coca-Cola first made an offer. US private equity firm Warburg Pincus owns a minority stake in the company.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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