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Five Minutes with Vincent NgFundraising is down nearly 50 percent in most of Asia in 2012, according to the data division of PEI, and yet big funds are being raised for the region. Vincent Ng, a partner at Atlantic-Pacific Capital, discusses the fundraising climate.
- Northstar in $72m Singapore deal
Jakarta-based Northstar is buying a 50.5% stake in Nera Telecommunications, marking the firm’s first deal in Singapore.
- Australian PE deals down by half
Australia's small and mid-market deals have increased, but total deals, exits and fundraising are down for the year.
- TPG clings on to crown as world's largest firm
The David Bonderman- and James Coulter-led firm has raised more capital over the last five years than any other group, meaning it tops the PEI 300 for the second year in succession.
- TPG launches sixth Asian fund
TPG has come back to the market with its sixth Asia vehicle, targeting $4bn. The firm allowed LPs to lower their commitments by as much as 10% on its previous Asia fund in 2009.
- Investindustrial makes 3x on Ducati
Investindustrial has sold motorbike group Ducati to car maker Audi in a $1.1bn deal, earning the firm a three times return.
- SEC registration reveals pub fight, fines
Firms have been filing registration documents since last year to meet the 30 March deadline. And for some firms, the documents include some ‘embarrassing’ disciplinary history.
- TPG tables second bid for Billabong
The Australian surfwear brand has received a new A$695m equity offer from TPG five months after it rejected a much higher bid from the US firm, a period in which its share price has plunged.
- George Anson named as EVCA’s chairman-elect
The European industry association has announced a raft of appointments, including that of HarbourVest managing director Anson to chairman-elect.
- Carlyle and BC team for $3.5bn HSI buyout
The private equity duo part-financed one of the biggest deals so far this year using debt provided by six banks, proving lending appetite exists for even multi-billion dollar deals.