Private Equity

Asia-Pacific

Huawei cancels plans for $2bn mobile products sale

What was expected to be a battle between Bain and Silver Lake for one of the largest-ever private equity deals in China has been put on hold.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Silver Lake makes Chinese debut for $40m

The technology specialist has bought a 13% stake in Nasdaq-listed technology company Spreadtrum Communications.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Study: 20% of global dry powder earmarked for Asia

Of the $1trn of dry powder available globally, Bain & Co estimates $200bn is allocated to the Asia-Pacific region, which is poised for a strong rebound in PE activity by 2012.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Blackstone, Capital International lead $600m pre-IPO investment

Blackstone and Capital International have reportedly acquired a 30% stake in Chinese agricultural company Dili ahead of its listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Report: Spain postpones EU directive talks on UK pressure

Debate by members of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on stringent regulations for EU fund managers scheduled for 16 March has been temporarily cancelled.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

AIFM 'third country' threat stirs wide concern

EVCA, the US Treasury Secretary, ILPA and EMPEA have all recently voiced concern about measures in the AIFM that would block the free flow of capital. Nicholas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown reportedly planned to discuss the issue Friday.

4 min read · 05 January 2013

Financing finance

Despite the increased risks posed by investment in the financial services sector, recent deals show the crisis has failed to dampen private equity appetite for deals in this space. Yvette Choo reports.

9 min read · 05 January 2013

ASIA NEWS: Apollo mission

Having just set up his own platform, Asia investment veteran Grant Kelley, has opted instead to back a bigger horse. PERE Magazine, March 2010 issue.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

TPG in $685m hospital exit

The firm will reportedly earn three times its intial investment in selling its 24% stake in Singapore-listed Parkway to Indian hospital chain Fortis.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Apollo set for take-off in Asia

The New York private equity firm led by Leon Black has hired former Colony Capital head of Asia Pacific, Grant Kelley, as it seeks to raise its first fund in the region

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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