Private Equity
The Japanese private equity firm has attracted Japanese pension fund investments and expects to launch a successor fund for Greater China in 2012.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
Searchlight, a private equity firm founded by ex-KKR partner Oliver Haarmann last year, has bought fashionable boots manufacturer Hunter Boots.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The firm has promoted Jing Hong to managing director after a busy year in which it completed 13 investments in more diverse geographies than any year in its history.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
TPG’s growth investment platform has purchased software and services company MarketTools. TPG will transfer three of MarketTools’ business lines to web-based survey company SurveyMonkey for a minority stake in the business.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Collin Lau is returning to his private equity roots, having agreed a switch from his current role as global head of real estate to become CIC's European head of private equity.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Bridgepoint has added a China-focused advisor, Henry Chow, to its board to provide advice on how to build links between portfolio companies and the increasingly influential Asian country.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
The firm has acquired a 42% stake in Domino’s and Wendy’s Middle East and North African region franchise operator Alamar Foods from the Al Jammaz family.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
A powerhouse pact between the three PE firms and state-owned China Development Bank is likely to accelerate the flow of capital in and out of China.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Provincial private equity rules now extend nationwide as China attempts to crack down on 'non-standard' practices
1 min read · 06 January 2013
The global firm has committed $210m to Haitong Securities’ reported $1.7bn Hong Kong IPO.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
