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CDH secures buyout of HK-listed firmThe China-focused private equity firm intends to take a majority stake in New Focus Auto Holdings, acquiring $97.4m worth of its stocks and bonds.
- Ohio Police & Fire commits $50m to GTCR
Chicago-based GTCR is targeting $3.25bn for its eleventh fund, which launched earlier this year.
- Ares, OTPP buy building products business
The US firm and the Canadian pension system will hold an equal stake in Pennsylvania-based CPG, trumping rivals in an auction that had reportedly drawn interest from Warburg Pincus, Berkshire Partners and TPG.
- Asia PE deals slump in 2013
Value and volume of PE deals in Asia were down year-on-year to August, although Southeast Asia had an increase in the value of its PE-backed transactions.
- Goldman appoints EMEA financial sponsors head
Former equity capital markets chief Alasdair Warren will replace James McMurdo, who left to become Deutsche Bank's CEO for Australia and New Zealand.
- Warburg sells pharmaceutical company to KKR
The exit of ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services marks the second time Warburg has sold a portfolio company to KKR this year, following the sale of tire maker Alliance Tire Group in April.
- PE fundraising halves in emerging markets
Fundraising in emerging economies worldwide was down significantly in the first half, but emerging Asia remained the regional leader, representing 63% of the total.
- Warburg and THL sell stakes in Sterling Financial
Umpqua Holdings will acquire Sterling Financial for $2bn and merge the company into a single entity under the Umpqua Bank name. Warburg and THL will receive a combination of cash and Umpqua shares as a result of the deal.
- Ares and CPPIB acquire Neiman Marcus for $6bn
TPG and Warburg Pincus are exiting the luxury retail company, which reportedly came close to being floated rather than sold.
- Briefing: Vietnam investment
Changing dynamics in Asia are boosting private equity investment in Vietnam – perhaps more gradually this time around.