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PE eyes public-to-private in VietnamVietnam has attractive opportunities to take a company private, but regulatory and operational hurdles tend to get in the way.
- China briefing: The great IPO freeze
Why are Chinese companies still fighting to join a four-year waiting list for an IPO that will likely underperform the original listing price?
- Fosun, AXA win Club Med with higher bid
The Chinese conglomerate and private equity bidder have increased their offer after shareholders declared the original price was too low.
- China's IPOs down 10x globally
The number of first half initial public offerings of Chinese companies on global exchanges fell by 10x while regulators continue the suspension of IPOs on mainland exchanges.
- China's domestic M&A hits record high
China's domestic M&A with PE involvement exceeded $6 billion in deal value during the first half of the year, led by the consumer staples sector.
- China’s Dalian buys PE-backed Sunseeker
Chinese property and entertainment giant Dalian Wanda Group has acquired Sunseeker from Irish private equity firm FL Partners as China outbound M&A picks up.
- Australia PE's dance with the Aussie dollar
The strength of the Australian dollar is dictating where private equity firms are investing their capital.
- Average valuations rise in Asia
Public market valuations in Asia have increased since 2012, led by a jump in the average P/E of Indonesian companies. China is the exception.
- French GPs outperform western peers
Buyout firms operating in the hexagon have generated a 10.7 percent IRR over the last 10 years – better than all major European countries and above the United States average, new research found.
- PE targets India agri deals
The value of private equity transactions in India’s agricultural sector is up 75 percent in the first half, though Indian companies have some of the highest valuations in Asia.