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Carlyle raises $1.6bn for AsiaThe global private equity firm is targeting $3.5bn for its fourth Asia fund.
- Asia PE deals down in 2013
Asia's drop in PE-backed deals contrasts sharply with overall M&A, which set a record high this year.
- PAG backs Universal Studios Japan
The Asia buyout fund has injected $250m of equity into the PE-backed theme park business.
- Korea’s Hahn & Co in $190m deal
Co-founder Scott Hahn sees more chaebol restructuring opportunities.
- Asian asset sales to boost Korea PE deals
GPs are targeting Asian assets being sold by European corporates, such as Tyco's Korea unit.
- Asia fundraising passes last year’s totals
When RMB funds are extracted, Asia fundraising totals are already up year-on-year, helped by several fund closes in October.
- 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.
- Anchor Equity closes debut Korea fund on $500m
The Korea-focused firm formed last year by Goldman vets has closed its maiden vehicle on the target amount after about one year in the market.
- PE deals down in Asia, up globally
Asia's PE-backed M&A declined 34% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2013, while global deals increased 16%.
- Maryland commits $40m to New MainStream
The $40bn retirement system committed $400m to private equity during the first six months of 2013, and is working to increase its allocation to the asset class from 6.2% to 10%.