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Creador targets $200m with Fund IILed by Brahmal Vasudevan, the firm will launch its next vehicle with an increased focus on Southeast Asia.
- Iwakaze’s cross-border work bearing fruit
The Tokyo-based firm, led by former Ripplewood executive Kenji Ueda, has helped move two investments out of loss positions by bringing them into China.
- KKR, CVC to break up Van Gansewinkel
Five years on from purchasing the Dutch waste management company, the PE sponsors are looking for routes to liquidity.
- PE collusion case continues
A federal judge refused to dismiss a case alleging some of the world’s top LBO firms colluded on mega-deals made during the industry’s golden era, but said plaintiffs have fallen short of proving an overarching conspiracy.
- Linden hires Providence exec
The firm has added two operating executives this year, bringing its team of operating partners to nine.
- Olympus branches into Asia's credit business
The Asia-focused private equity firm has moved into the lending business to provide non-private equity financing for mid-size companies, following similar moves by KKR and Adamas.
- Briefing: Brazil
The slowdown in Brazil’s economic growth – and a possible over-supply of capital – has led some to question whether the country is still a viable destination for private equity investment, writes Sam Sutton
- Longreach plucks two from Barclays
The Japan-focused private equity firm has added two executives to its Tokyo team as it prepares to invest Fund II.
- KKR agrees to $3.9bn buyout
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has agreed to a $3.9bn deal for manufacturer Gardner Denver, an industrial products manufacturer that announced a ‘restructuring initiative’ to lower costs last year.
- 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.