Private Equity
One large PIPE deal accounted for the lion’s share of private equity investment in the country, while fundraising figures underline the Chinese government’s 'robust support' for the asset class.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The global buyout firm is reportedly in advanced talks to sell at least part of its controlling stake in Shenzhen Development Bank to Ping An Insurance.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The venture capital arm of the semiconductor giant has acquired a stake in UQ Communications.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Foreign firms in the Shanghai Pudong New Area are now allowed to register as equity investment management enterprises. The pilot policy begain in June and will expire at the end of June, next year.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The transaction is the recently-launched Challenger Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund’s second deal and its first bolt-on to a platform company. Managing director hopes to replicate the Chilean strategy in Asian countries as the fund moves ahead with a $1.2bn fundraising effort.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Chinese private equity investors have reportedly acquired a 20% stake in Chery Automobile for $293m.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Before the Asian private equity firm’s investment, Network 18 raised INR2 billion from its promoters to shore up its balance sheets.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The buyout firm will pay up to HK$3.2bn for a stake of between 9.8% and 23.5% in the electrical appliance and consumer electronics retailer, beating rival firms including KKR and Carlyle.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment will be used to fund Ramky Enviro Engineers' expansion as well as its new projects.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The country's latest tax exemption for foreign investors applies to private equity profits, formerly taxed at rates of either 15% or 25%.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
