Private Equity
The firm bought the stake from GDF Suez Group when it was asked to divest its holdings in the Oman-based company when it was selected to develop other power projects in the Sultanate.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Hundreds of billions of dollars are set to invest in distressed debt and real estate, according to funds lawyer Sandy Presant - but few investors will ‘jump’ now when opportunities could be better in six to 12 months.
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
Citadel portfolio company TAQA Arabia has won a $165m gas distribution contract in Libya, while Dina Farms, an Egyptian dairy backed by the firm, has successfully secured $36m in debt financing.
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
The investment in Bahrain Maintenance and Diving Services represents the sixth deal from Unicorn's debut fund, now fully invested.
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
Despite having seen its private equity assets decline by about $7bn last year, KKR told investors its dry powder, new business lines and products have it poised for growth.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Venture capital investments in Israeli high-tech companies fell from $617 million in the first quarter of 2008 to $265 million in the first three months of 2009, making it the slowest quarter in the last three years.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Kuwaiti-headquartered firm has sold its interest in Reliance Petroleum, generating an IRR of more than 70%.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
