Private Equity

East Asia

Exit stage east

Asia provided something of an exit haven during 2009, according to a recent study, however the western markets are returning with renewed vigour.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Scott Hahn eyes $750m Korea fund

The former managing director and head of Korea for Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia has secured Temasek as a cornerstone investor, sources say.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

PineBridge plans $500m pan-regional fund

The former AIG investment team intends to raise a fund to invest in the 'natural resources basin' of Russia, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa, PEO has learned.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

First Eastern launches fund to link UK and China

The fund, which is targeting $500m, will invest in UK SMEs looking to expand into China.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis to exit paper packaging manufacturer

The global investor has agreed to divest its 30 percent holdings in China's Inpac International to trade buyer Stora Enso, marking its second Asian exit this month.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

3i explores Brazilian opportunity

The London-listed firm – which is active in Europe, North America and Asia – is now looking to enter the Brazilian market.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

PE-backed Ambow in $138m IPO push

Beijing's Ambow education has filed for a listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Other shareholders in the company include Macquarie and Avenue Capital.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Interview: Up for the challenge

Permira co-heads Tom Lister and Kurt Björklund discuss how the European private equity powerhouse is faring in the post-crisis world.

10 min read · 05 January 2013

Founder of former Actis-backed company arrested

Li Tuchun, founder of Chinese dairy drink company Taizinai, has reportedly been detained under suspicion of embezzlement. The company, which saw investments from Actis, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, is currently undergoing a comprehensive restructuring.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis China partner to retire

Benjamin Cheng, who focuses on the firm’s investment in China’s consumer sector, will leave after one last exit, according to reports.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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