Private Equity
Several private equity firms are reportedly looking to take a minority stake in the Warburg Pincus-backed Chinese beverage company, which recently had a buyout by Coca-Cola scuppered by anti-monopoly issues.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Asia- and North America-focused private equity firm has acquired 48 million shares in Robinson Department Store for an estimated price of THB396 million.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The Swiss fund of funds investor has raised nearly half of the combined $1.3bn it is seeking for its fourth European vehicle, its second Asia fund and sixth technology fund.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Temasek Holdings has divested its stake in Bank of America, as it seeks to reduce its exposure to OECD economies.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Venture capital firms IDGVC Partners and Infiniti Capital are backing the growth of Beijing-based One Net Entertainment. The $20m investment will be used by the company to pursue gaming development and to launch more mobile and online games.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
China’s National Social Security Fund, which started backing Chinese fund managers last year, is reportedly seeking permission to commit capital to foreign private equity firms as it looks to diversify its portfolio.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
A reported 6% stake sale by Bank of America in China Construction Bank has allowed Temasek to increase its 5.6% stake. For Hopu, it marks its second investment in a Chinese bank this year.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The sister company of US bank Etech Securities and the Chinese municipality plan to raise the capital from overseas and domestic investors.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Paul Yang, executive vice president and CIO of Taipei-headquartered China Development Financial Holding, discusses the need for a local LP base with David Tung, managing director of the Carlyle Group.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm has launched its second institutional fund in partnership with Shandong High-Tech Investment Corporation. The fund will target investments in tech companies in Shandong province.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
