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KKR likes Europe despite uncertaintyThe firm continues to pursue opportunities in Europe related to bank sales and distressed businesses but is also targeting ‘domestic consumption’ in Asia and ‘across the world’, KKR said during an investor conference.
- CVC head says Southeast Asia in 'early days’
High valuations are a concern, but opportunities are growing as family groups seek to professionalise management, Sigit Prasetya told delegates at the CFA Institute Conference in Singapore.
- Partners Group secures rare India buyout
The private equity firm is buying an 80% stake in CSS Corp for $275m becoming one of the few GPs that have managed to close a buyout deal in the country.
- KKR to exit Seven West
The global private equity firm is selling its interest in the Australian media company due to fund term and currency pressures.
- Ex-Citi CEO joins India distressed market
Vikram Pandit is the latest to target distressed opportunities in India, readying the launch of a $100m private equity fund in partnership with JM Financial.
- CD Capital closes $255m natural resources fund
The London-based firm’s second vehicle, which is more than twice the size of its maiden fund, will have a particular focus on mining and energy opportunities in Latin America.
- KKR reaps returns on mezzanine exits
KKR's mezzanine group, led by Marc Ciancimino, has recently exited two of investments, including one of its largest exposures in payment processor RBS Worldpay.
- Study: Exits rebound in India during 2012
The value of private equity exits jumped 66% year-on-year, although GPs still struggled to raise capital, according to Bain & Company’s India Private Equity Report 2013.
- Warburg eyes SE Asia with Fund XI
After closing an $11.2 billion global fund, the private equity firm will hire a Singapore-based investment professional and expand its reach into Southeast Asia.
- Levine Leichtman collects $525m for Fund V
The Los Angeles-based firm held a first close on its fifth fund in March. The fund is targeting $1.6bn with the option of increasing the fund to $2bn.