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Captive of industryThe majority of private equity funds in India are backed by large corporates, and if recent indications are anything to go by, this is not set to change anytime soon.
- China Pacific IPO reaps $3.1bn
The IPO implies a 6x paper return for second largest shareholder The Carlyle Group, which is subject to a one-year lock-up period and has no intentions to ‘rush for the door’.
- 3i exits Chinese department store via IPO
PCD Stores raised $374m in its IPO, which was 43 times oversubscribed and generated a 'strong return' for the UK-headquartered private equity firm.
- Carlyle- and GS-backed Cobalt eyes $1bn listing
The oil and gas exploration platform, created in 2005 by a consortium including Carlyle, Goldman and First Reserve, hopes to fund its exploration activities despite having ‘no proved reserves’.
- Carlyle closes second Turkish deal
The private equity firm has purchased a 40% stake in the country’s second largest healthcare services company, Medical Park.
- Baring-backed Yingde in $408m IPO
Baring Private Equity Asia acquired a minority stake in the Chinese industrial gas supplier in 2006.
- E&Y: US hottest country for PE/VC investments
Factors including taxation levels, depth of capital markets and corporate governance make the US, UK and Canada most attractive for investment, according to a recent study.
- Shanks Group surges on £536m Carlyle bid
Despite a significant bid premium, the listed waste management business has said a better offer is needed.
- Carlyle portfolio company wins approval for Hong Kong IPO
The Chinese government has allowed Shanghai-listed China Pacific Insurance to list its shares overseas.
- Japanese buyouts fall 64%
Private equity and principal investment firms have invested just $4.6bn in Japanese buyouts this year.