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TPG takes shine to solar powerIn yet another PIPE investment in China's clean energy sector, the US firm has agreed to invest up to $150m in Hong Kong-listed Comtec Solar Systems.
- SEC considers extending registration deadline
The deadline for most private equity firms to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission has been set for 21 July this year, but may be extended to the first quarter of 2012, according to a letter from the government agency.
- CalSTRS reviews cost of external managers
The $150bn pension will consider more opportunities for internal management of investment assets as it looks for ways to cut costs.
- GIC buys into second Western GP
GIC has reportedly teamed up with Kuwait Investment Authority to buy a 4.5% stake in David Bonderman-led TPG Capital. The sovereign fund bought a stake in Apax in 2009.
- Trade sales to dominate Australian exits
Choppy public markets coupled with foreign buyer appetite for Australian assets will help drive M&A activity, according to a recent study.
- TPG, Oaktree buy unit of British homebuilder
TPG and Oaktree are partnering with former Intrawest founder Joe Houssain to buy the US and Canadian operations of Taylor Wimpey in a $955m deal.
- Report: Ex-Providence director joins Mary Ma at Boyu
Sean Tong has added his name to the ever-growing list of Chinese nationals leaving Western private equity groups’ Asia operations to strike out on their own.
- Angelo Gordon hires healthcare chief
The firm has hired 20-year healthcare veteran Mark Visser as managing director and leader of healthcare activities, a newly created position.
- KKR plans real estate drive after key hire
Former Goldman Sachs veteran Ralph Rosenberg is expected to lead a real estate programme that invests alongside and augments KKR's existing fund portfolios.
- Bain, GIC ride off with $852m Indian motorcycle deal
The duo will gain exposure to India's largest motorcycle maker, Hero Honda, having teamed up to finance Hero Investment's $852m acquisition of Honda’s stake in the company.