Private Equity
Frédéric Lemoine embraced a tough challenge when he took over as chief executive at Paris-listed investment group Wendel Investissement earlier this year. Having invested aggressively during the boom, the firm has been hit by poor performance at certain portfolio companies, a declining share price and a credit rating downgrade. As he goes about seeking to restore the firm's fortunes, Lemoine can see a profitable – and less controversial – future
7 min read · 05 January 2013
The subsidiary of Singapore’s United Overseas Bank is targeting a total of $250m for its second ASEAN China Investment Fund.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The global fund is the largest pool of venture capital raised since 2007, says the firm.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
French private equity firm IDI Group is in exclusive talks to buy AGF, currently raising a €400m vehicle. If it succeeds, it will more than triple its assets under management.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
A long-awaited chance to realise some investments was presented to financial sponsors when the public markets bubbled back to life.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Youku expects to close another $40m funding round from new investors in the next six months.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Man Infraconstruction hopes to raise INR1.5bn through the new share offer, which will dilute the stakes held by Standard Chartered Private Equity and Sabre Abraaj.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The investment in Firepro Systems gives the private equity arm of Standard Chartered Bank two board seats.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Despite Prudential Real Estate Investors' global heft, chief executive officer Allen Smith believes the firm is as nimble, and flexible, as any boutique operation. By Zoe Hughes
10 min read · 05 January 2013
The IPO implies a 6x paper return for second largest shareholder The Carlyle Group, which is subject to a one-year lock-up period and has no intentions to ‘rush for the door’.
3 min read · 05 January 2013
