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Privately Speaking: Jean-Eric Salata, Baring Private Equity AsiaPrivately Speaking: Jean-Eric Salata, Baring Private Equity Asia Title: Privately Speaking: Jean-Eric Salata, Baring Private Equity Asia Author Name: Drew Date Published: 4/1/2014 Author Surname: Wilson Image (411px): Aut
- Montagu seals first Dutch deal
The London-based firm bought ophthalmic research centre DORC Holding for more than €200m.
- Asian asset sales to boost Korea PE deals
GPs are targeting Asian assets being sold by European corporates, such as Tyco's Korea unit.
- CD&R seals $465m carve-out amid fundraise
The firm has made its third investment this year by buying the landscaping division of John Deere.
- LPs flock to Asia's proven GPs
Two fast fundraising efforts this month – MBK Partners and Anchor Equity Partners – have underscored the idea that track record of fund or team will attract capital in a weak market.
- Pomona nears target for Fund VIII
The firm has collected more than $1.1bn toward a $1.3bn target for its eighth secondaries fund, which launched in 2012.
- Bridgepoint unwraps £375m refi for Pret a Manger
Five years after purchasing the sandwich chain, Bridgepoint has refinanced the company’s existing debt and will pay a £150m dividend to its investors.
- LBO France hands Terreal keys to lenders
Restructurings in France are seldom easy, but Park Square and ING managed to achieve consensus amongst fellow lenders, shareholders and management.
- Dutch bonus cap could pressure GPs
Plans by the Dutch government to cap variable pay at financial institutions at 20% could result in additional pressure on pension funds and GPs to comply with these regulations as well, industry sources warn.
- MBK acquires ING Korea
The pan-Asian firm intends to acquire the Korean arm of Netherlands insurance giant ING in a $1.65bn deal, while ING Group retains a 10% stake.