On Monday, KKR & Co, a U.S.-based investment powerhouse stated, it has closed a fund targeting infrastructure-related investments in Asia Pacific at $3.9 billion. In a press release KKR said, the fund was its first in the region for the… Read More ›
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KKR shelves divestment of Singapore-based intermediate bulk container maker, midst market turmoil from Wuhan Coronavirus
According to sources with knowledge of the matter at hand, KKR & Co. has temporarily paused a process to sell Singapore-based Goodpack, an intermediate bulk container maker, following the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak which has significantly affected valuations for the proposed… Read More ›
KKR & Co acquires Arnott’s Biscuits for $2.2 billion
Arnott’s Biscuits is a brand that belongs to Campbell Soup Co. This is the second time in a week, that an offshore business has acquired an Australian food and drink business. According to a report from the Australian Financial Review,… Read More ›
Blackstone Group LP raises $9.4 billion in new Asia-focussed funds
Blackstone’s real estate fund set a new record as the largest-ever investment fund dedicated to the real estate sector in Asia. As part of a strategic move, U.S. private equity fund Blackstone Group LP has raised $9.4 billion in a… Read More ›
Carlyle Group set to raise $6.5 billion for its new Asia focused private equity fund
The deal marks the coming of age of Asia focused funds, which are increasingly making strong headway in strong growth markets such as India, China and Japan. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, the Carlyle… Read More ›
Bain Capital led consortium in the lead for Toshiba’s chip business: sources
Fears that Western Digital might take over control of Toshiba’s chip business led to it being dropped as the preferred bidder, said sources. According to two sources briefed on the matter at hand, Toshiba Corp favors a consortium led by… Read More ›