Standard Chartered's PE Arm Makes First Saudi Deal

Standard Chartered’s private equity arm has completed its first deal in Saudi Arabia, investing $75 million for a minority stake in a Saudi Binladin Group unit: Construction Products Holding, Reuters reported. The firm is scouting for more deals in Saudi Arabia, Reuters wrote, making it one of many buyout shops interested in the kingdom. Carlyle Group and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. have also make moves into the Saudi market.

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