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Korea's Hahn & Co in $134 million buyoutMorgan Stanley spinout Hahn & Co has revealed the seventh investment from its debut fund just 18 months after final close.
- MSPEA in $147m Chinese take-private
Morgan Stanley’s $147 million take-private of Beijing-based Feihe International is the latest in a string of private equity-backed privatisations of Chinese companies.
- Slower, but smarter
China’s slowing GDP growth is squeezing retailers’ profit margins. But certain subsectors are handling the change better than others – and private equity is keen to take advantage.
- Emerging market ‘stars’ to overtake BRICs
After a decade of strong growth from BRIC economies, countries like Thailand, Turkey, Peru and Chile are poised to represent the best opportunities for private equity, according to speakers at an emerging markets-focused industry conference.
- MSPEA leads India microfinance investment
Morgan Stanley PE, Tata Capital and Citi Venture Capital joined in the series D financing round for Janalakshmi to invest a total of $53 million.
- Morgan Stanley buys into Ferrer Freeman Fund III
The secondary sale and fund extension was approved by 100% of limited partners in FFC Partners’ Fund III.
- MSPEA in 5x China exit
The firm and co-investor Plenty Gold have sold a partial shareholding in a Chinese pharmaceutical company as the sector drums up investor interest.
- Friday Letter Waiting for the thaw
Looming year-end revaluations have put secondary deals on ice – for now. But a $30bn ‘avalanche’ of closable deal flow awaits.
- Friday Letter Let the Games begin ...
Over the next few weeks, competitors will strive to demonstrate their skill and proficiency, finely honed in some cases over many years. There’ll also be some athletes competing in the Olympics.
- Morgan Stanley caps fifth FoF at $1.3bn
Morgan Stanley Private Markets Fund V includes $580m for separate accounts, and will invest in primary funds, co-investments and secondaries.