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Alex Forbes consortium raises offerThe consortium buying Alexander Forbes, a South African financial services group, has increased its offer despite having agreed the deal three months ago.
- Actis in largest-ever Caribbean buyout
Through its portfolio company Regal Forest, the firm has committed $370m to the leveraged buyout of Courts Plc’s Caribbean shares.
- CDC invests in new Africa vehicle
The UK government’s investment arm dedicated to emerging markets has placed $100m into a vehicle focused on property in African—its first commitment to a fund focused solely on property.
- Actis hires oil and gas head
Actis has boosted its oil and gas operations in Africa and South East Asia with sector veteran Meb Somani, who has been hired as head of the division.
- Citigroup and CDC launch $200 million African fund
Citigroup joins forces with a UK government-backed investor to target African opportunities.
- Actis to invest $42m in India’s Paras Pharmaceuticals
Actis, a UK Private equity firm, is investing $42 million to fund the expansion of an Indian over-the-counter healthcare and personal care business.
- Credit Suisse makes first private equity investment in India
A new private equity division of Credit Suisse has concluded its first investment in Asia with the acquisition of a 10 percent stake in India’s Binani Cement, a cement maker.
- Focus on…African real estate?
Is sub-Saharan African real estate ripe for the plucking? In a recent conversation with Judy Kuan, David Morley of Actis shared why the emerging markets specialist is prudently bullish on the region’s potential.
- New hires for Kirkland & Ellis, Lovells
The unprecedented churn rate of private equity lawyers continues with former Kirkland & Ellis associate Sam Pakbaz’s return to the firm after two years at a US hedge fund, while Lovells is rebuilding its private equity practice following the departure of Marco Compagnoni earlier this year.
- Actis to invest in India hospital group
Actis, UK private equity firm, is investing $15.5m to fund the expansion of an Indian hospital group that operates in Gujarat.