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Buyout execs escape committee’s ireAfter last week’s mauling, the private equity industry gave a solid account of itself at the latest evidence session of the UK Parliament’s investigation, welcoming the Treasury’s review of the tax regime, but warning of consequences if the UK became less competitive.
- Longreach to acquire control of Taiwan’s EnTie Bank(2)
The Longreach Group, a largely Japan-focused private equity firm, has joined a number of other international buyout firms to invest in a bank in Taiwan where the fragmented industry is undergoing consolidation.
- H&Q Asia Pacific promotes two in Seoul(3)
Seol-based Jong Won Lee and Yuchul Rhim have become managing directors at the Silicon Valley-headquartered H&QAP.
- Report predicts $25bn PE industry in the Gulf(3)
The prospects for private equity in the Middle East look good, as a report suggests that the asset class can become a key economic driver in the region in the coming years.
- Carlyle floats Transics on Euronext
Global buyout firm The Carlyle Group has floated Transics, a European IT business, on Euronext Brussels. The flotation, which raised €46 million, is the first major exit for the firm’s €222m Europe Technology Partners fund.
- Innogest raises biggest ever Italy-focused seed fund
Italian venture capital firm Innogest has overcome investor scepticism to close the biggest Italy-focused seed and early stage fund to date.
- Longreach to acquire control of Taiwan’s EnTie Bank
The Longreach Group, a largely Japan-focused private equity firm, has joined a number of other international buyout firms to invest in a bank in Taiwan where the fragmented industry is undergoing consolidation.
- Onex, Carlyle to acquire GM division for $5.6bn(2)
As GM shaves off assets to improve liquidity, Onex and The Carlyle Group have come away with US-based Allison Transmission.
- Buyout giants pull out of race for Coles
TPG, Carlyle and Blackstone have pulled out of the formal race for Coles, an Australia-listed retailing group, but their consortium has indicated an interest in discussing an alternative investment structure.
- HM Capital sells $600m stake in energy firm(3)
Dallas-based HM Capital Partners becomes the latest private equity firm to realize a substantial return on its investment in the energy sector.