With China enacting a new law that bans private tutoring firms from making a profit from teaching core school subjects and raising capital, private equity investors are scrambling to exit the sector after pouring billions of dollars into it. With… Read More ›
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Turing Holding Corp confidentially files for US IPO
In a statement ThoughtWorks Inc, a software consultancy company said, its parent Turing Holding Corp had confidentially submitted paperwork for an initial public offering in the US. In January, ThoughtWorks, which helps firms digitize their operations, was valued at $4.6… Read More ›
China’s Luckin Coffee Inc corners more marketshare with new vending machine business
In a statement, Luckin Coffee Inc founder and CEO Qian Zhiya stated, it is in the process of expanding its business into vending machines that sell freshly brewed hot beverages and snacks, as it seeks to corner even more of… Read More ›
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC to acquire logistics real estate in Europe for $1 billion
On Friday, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC stated, it had signed a deal to acquire a logistics real estate portfolio from Apollo Global Management’s affiliates for about $1 billion (950 million euros). “The portfolio comprises of 28 logistics assets across… Read More ›
Hyundai Card eyeing IPO for later this year
Hyundai Card has asked banks to pitch proposals for a potential IPO and expects to receive the proposals from banks by October 22. On Tuesday, Hyundai Card, the credit card unit of Hyundai Motor Group, disclosed it is preparing for… Read More ›
Akzo Nobel to sell its Specialty Chemicals business to Carlyle Group GIC for $12.6 billion
The deal may have been aimed at avoiding a takeover from its rival PPG Industries. On Tuesday, Akzo Nobel disclosed that it will be selling its Specialty Chemicals business to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group and Singapore’s GIC for… Read More ›