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China Resources Land ties up with BlackstoneHong Kong-listed developer China Resources Land has partnered Blackstone to develop a 6.45 million-square-foot mass housing development near Shanghai that could cost $1.8bn.
- OceanBridge expands with London office
Founded by ex-Permira partners Philippe Robert and Martin Clarke and ex-Blackstone partner Michael Dugan, the non-traditional firm has also hired two partners.
- Blackstone adds to Iberian team
Blackstone has hired longtime Spanish private equity professional Inaki Echave as a managing director for its Iberian team.
- ICG builds team for debut US fund
The firm announced in December the hiring of former Blackstone executive Sal Gentile to head its North American efforts and is adding to the US-based team.
- Blackstone invests in Maldives airlines
The global private equity firm has taken a majority stake in two of the country’s airline operators.
- Blackstone grants New Jersey ultra-friendly terms
The $72.8bn pension plan has approved an investment to Blackstone's new Asia-focused vehicle. It also announced an update to its real estate secondary offering.
- Blackstone and Icahn move on Dell
Silver Lake could face two competing bids for PC-maker Dell, with a Blackstone-led group proposing a $14.25 per share offer, and financier Carl Icahn proposing $15 per share.
- Eurazeo NAV grows 16%
The French firm’s 2012 annual results, released Wednesday, revealed an increase in investment capacity to more than €1bn and a continued acceleration in portfolio rotation.
- Vista hires former LP Pastore
New Jersey state pension system's former head of private equity, Christine Pastore, will head up Vista Equity's new investor relations team.
- Private equity honchos collect millions
KKR's co-founders took home nearly 50% more in total compensation in 2012 compared to 2011, while Blackstone chief Steve Schwarzman’s annual pay remained flat year-over-year.