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Affinity seals $123m China dairy dealThe pan-Asia firm has bought into mainland milk producer Sunlon, sensing opportunity in China’s drive to modernise its agriculture industry.
- Blackstone formally launches in Singapore
Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman was in Singapore this week to open the firm's 24th office globally, which will support and grow its activities in Southeast Asia.
- Emerging market fundraising wanes
Even with LPs still committing to emerging market funds, fundraising for such vehicles is declining, with Asia totals flat, according to PEI’s Research & Analytics division.
- Altas Partners seals debut investment
The Toronto-based firm acquired industrial mineral products company NSC Minerals, Altas’s first investment since being founded last year by former Onex managing director Andrew Sheiner.
- CIC, RRJ team up in China water deal
The two firms have participated in a $212m fundraise by SIIC Environment Holdings, a China-focused water treatment business listed in Singapore.
- KKR in $1bn US oil deal
The investment in the Crosby Group was made by KKR’s North America Fund XI, a $8bn 2012-vintage, which has now made seven investments.
- Mid Europa seals 3x exit to KKR
The exit comes as Mid Europa seeks to raise €1bn for its fourth buyout fund, which is expected to hold a first close before the end of the year.
- Union claims KKR-owned Boots is 'fleecing Britain’
Unite has called for taxation reform for private equity-backed business, as well as an investigation into KKR-backed Alliance Boots, which it claims has avoided at least £1.12bn in tax.
- KKR lands in Malaysia with $200m deal
The firm has taken a significant minority stake in Weststar Aviation Services, its first deal in the Southeast Asian country.
- Blackstone Singapore
Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman was in Singapore this week to open the firm's 24th office globally, which will support and grow its activities in Southeast Asia.