Private Equity
Henderson Private Capital has appointed a former Goldman Sachs associate as its new principal for North Asia.
1 min read · 31 December 2012
The syndication of a $282m leveraged loan connected to a private equity investment in China’s Harbin Pharmaceutical appears to be struggling to attract support.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
RR Donnelley, North America’s largest printing company, has agreed to acquire China’s Asia Printers Group for $95m from CVC Asia Pacific.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The country’s $133bn pension fund has pledged $350m to two Asian private equity funds as it looks to commit $7bn to the sector over the next five years.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
A new survey has found that 2004 saw increased IPO activity in all markets, particularly Asia, with a rise in the number of global flotations and capital raised for the first time since 2000.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
As a Citigroup-led consortium bids for an 85% stake in Guangdong Development Bank, China’s foreign ownership rules come under pressure. Andy Thomson reports.
3 min read · 30 December 2012
Anhui Conch has benefited from an anticipated recovery in the Chinese cement industry by securing a $200m investment from Morgan Stanley and the IFC.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
A member of the China Venture Capital Association has reportedly said that private equity deals in the country are on ‘on hold’ pending clarification from the government on the use of offshore vehicles.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
US-based early-stage investor Doll Capital Management is taking a bullish approach to China, with plans to invest 4 billion yuan and the appointment of Hurst Lin as new co-head of its Beijing operations.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
One of China’s largest pharmaceutical groups is attracting interest from private equity firms after reportedly announcing that it wants to sell a large stake to foreign buyers.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
