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BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a Leading Cloud Risk Management and Compliance Software Provider
BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a Leading Cloud Risk Management and Compliance Software Provider January 9, 2023 BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a leading cloud risk management and compliance software provider BPEA EQT to sell SAI360 to Symphony Technology Group (“STG”)Under BPEA EQT’s ownership, the company has made significant investments in key functions to accelerate growth and create a differentiated value proposition across Risk, Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance BPEA ...Continue reading BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a Leading Cloud Risk Management and Compliance Software Provider
+EQT combines with BPEA to capture growth opportunities in Asia
EQT combines with BPEA to capture growth opportunities in Asia October 18, 2022 EQT Combines with BPEA to Capture Growth Opportunities in Asia EQT AB (“EQT”) has today completed its combination with Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”). This brings together one of the world’s largest1 private markets firms, EQT, with the third largest in Asia2, BPEA, creating a global leader in active ownership strategies. The combination delivers on EQT’s strategic ambition to expand its ...Continue reading EQT combines with BPEA to capture growth opportunities in Asia
+BPEA Closes Fund VIII at $11.2 billion
BPEA Closes Fund VIII at $11.2 billion September 13, 2022 BPEA Closes Fund VIII at $11.2 billion The Fund was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap, making it one of the largest private equity funds ever raised in Asia 13 September 2022 – Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA” or the “Firm”) confirms the final closing of its eighth private equity fund, The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VIII (“Fund VIII” or the “Fund”). ...Continue reading BPEA Closes Fund VIII at $11.2 billion
+BPEA CLOSES THE LARGEST TAKE-PRIVATE CONSUMER TRANSACTION IN TAIWAN TO DATE WITH ITS INVESTMENT IN GINKO
BPEA CLOSES THE LARGEST TAKE-PRIVATE CONSUMER TRANSACTION IN TAIWAN TO DATE WITH ITS INVESTMENT IN GINKO May 30, 2022 BPEA CLOSES THE LARGEST TAKE-PRIVATE CONSUMER TRANSACTION IN TAIWAN TO DATE WITH ITS INVESTMENT IN GINKO 30 May 2022 – Funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”), one of Asia’s largest private alternative investment firms, announced today the successful closing of its investment in Ginko International Co., Ltd (“Ginko” or “the Company”), China’s leading contact ...Continue reading BPEA CLOSES THE LARGEST TAKE-PRIVATE CONSUMER TRANSACTION IN TAIWAN TO DATE WITH ITS INVESTMENT IN GINKO
+BPEA TO JOIN FORCES WITH EQT, CREATING A SCALED ACTIVE OWNERSHIP PLATFORM IN ASIA
BPEA TO JOIN FORCES WITH EQT, CREATING A SCALED ACTIVE OWNERSHIP PLATFORM IN ASIA March 16, 2022 BPEA TO JOIN FORCES WITH EQT, CREATING A SCALED ACTIVE OWNERSHIP PLATFORM IN ASIA EQT AB (publ) (“EQT”) has reached an agreement to combine with Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) (the “Transaction”), a leading private markets investment firm in Asia with EUR 17.7bn of assets under management (“AUM”). Transaction highlights The combination with BPEA, a leading Pan-Asian private ...Continue reading BPEA TO JOIN FORCES WITH EQT, CREATING A SCALED ACTIVE OWNERSHIP PLATFORM IN ASIA
+BPEA SELLS SINGAPORE-BASED CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER INTERPLEX TO BLACKSTONE FOR $1.6 BILLION
BPEA SELLS SINGAPORE-BASED CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER INTERPLEX TO BLACKSTONE FOR $1.6 BILLION January 20, 2022 BPEA SELLS SINGAPORE-BASED CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER INTERPLEX TO BLACKSTONE FOR $1.6 BILLION Sale concludes multi-year transformation following BPEA-led privatization from the Singapore Exchange in 2016 20 January 2022, Singapore – Baring Private Equity Asia today announced that its affiliated private equity funds (“BPEA”) have sold Interplex, a global vertically integrated customized technology solutions provider, to private equity funds managed by ...Continue reading BPEA SELLS SINGAPORE-BASED CUSTOMIZED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROVIDER INTERPLEX TO BLACKSTONE FOR $1.6 BILLION
+MAKATI COMMERCE TOWER: REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY IN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
MAKATI COMMERCE TOWER: REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY IN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT December 16, 2021 MAKATI COMMERCE TOWER: REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY IN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT BY COLLIERS MARKETING The LEED Gold-certified building will feature more than 58,000 square meters of sustainable, Grade A office space once completed in 2022. 16 DECEMBER 2021 – The Makati Commerce Tower, a Grade A, LEED Gold-certified office development along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, is now structurally complete with construction reaching its 36th and highest level. ...Continue reading MAKATI COMMERCE TOWER: REDEFINING SUSTAINABILITY IN OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
+BPEA REAL ESTATE ACQUIRES PRIME OSAKA HOTEL AND LAUNCHES JAPAN’S FIRST HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BY IHG
BPEA REAL ESTATE ACQUIRES PRIME OSAKA HOTEL AND LAUNCHES JAPAN’S FIRST HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BY IHG November 30, 2021 BPEA REAL ESTATE ACQUIRES PRIME OSAKA HOTEL AND LAUNCHES JAPAN’S FIRST HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BY IHG 30 November 2021 – Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”), one of Asia’s largest private equity firms, announced today that its affiliated real estate funds (“BPEA Real Estate”) have acquired a newly-built select service urban hotel with a distinguished location ...Continue reading BPEA REAL ESTATE ACQUIRES PRIME OSAKA HOTEL AND LAUNCHES JAPAN’S FIRST HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BY IHG
+BPEA Agrees to Acquire Tricor from Permira
BPEA Agrees to Acquire Tricor from Permira November 2, 2021 BPEA Agrees to Acquire Tricor from Permira 2 November 2021 – Funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”), one of Asia’s largest private alternative investment firms, and Permira, the global private equity firm, announce today that BPEA has agreed to acquire Tricor Group (“Tricor”), Asia’s leading business expansion specialist whose corporate mission is to facilitate globalisation in Asia. The transaction is expected to ...Continue reading BPEA Agrees to Acquire Tricor from Permira
+BPEA Establishes Asia’s First Sustainability-linked Credit Facility at US$3.2 billion
BPEA Establishes Asia’s First Sustainability-linked Credit Facility at US$3.2 billion October 13, 2021 BPEA Establishes Asia’s First Sustainability-linked Credit Facility at US$3.2 billion The Facility, the first of its kind in Asia and one of the largest globally, underscores BPEA’s regional leadership in the sector as it seeks to drive ESG integration across its platform. Hong Kong, 13th October 2021 – Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) announces today that it has successfully established a Sustainability-Linked Loan ...Continue reading BPEA Establishes Asia’s First Sustainability-linked Credit Facility at US$3.2 billion
+BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1.2 billion for China Logistics Platform Forest Logistics
BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1.2 billion for China Logistics Platform Forest Logistics October 11, 2021 BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1.2 billion for China Logistics Platform Forest Logistics Hong Kong, 11th October, 2021 – BPEA Real Estate today announced the closing of a capital raising for its Chinese logistics platform, Forest Logistics (“Forest” or the “Company”), bringing the total equity commitment to more than $1.2 billion. Forest is a modern logistics property development and operating platform with ...Continue reading BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1.2 billion for China Logistics Platform Forest Logistics
+Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Exit of Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen
Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Exit of Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen October 11, 2021 Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Exit of Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen Hong Kong, 11th October 2021 – Baring Private Equity Asia’s affiliated private equity funds (“BPEA”) have finalised the sale of leading Korean domestic parcel delivery company Logen to Daemyung Chemical Group (“Daemyung”)’s publicly listed fashion retailing subsidiary, Cowell Fashion. The transaction valued Logen at a total ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Exit of Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen
+BPEA WINS LARGE CAP FIRM OF THE YEAR AT AVCJ AWARDS
BPEA WINS LARGE CAP FIRM OF THE YEAR AT AVCJ AWARDS September 16, 2021 BPEA WINS LARGE CAP FIRM OF THE YEAR AT AVCJ AWARDS Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) and Quadrant Private Equity won the firm of the year prizes at the 2021 AVCJ Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards, as KKR and NewQuest Capital Partners secured two victories apiece, and Weijian Shan received the AVCJ Special Achievement Award. A total of 16 ...Continue reading BPEA WINS LARGE CAP FIRM OF THE YEAR AT AVCJ AWARDS
+Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen to Daemyung Chemical Group for $324 million
Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen to Daemyung Chemical Group for $324 million July 9, 2021 Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Korean E-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen To Daemyung Chemical Group For $324 Million Hong Kong, 9 July 2021 – Baring Private Equity Asia today announced that its affiliated private equity funds (“BPEA”) have sold leading Korean domestic parcel delivery company Logen to Daemyung Chemical Group (“Daemyung”) for ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Korean e-Commerce Parcel Delivery Company Logen to Daemyung Chemical Group for $324 million
+Baring Private Equity Asia and Alibaba Enter Partnership with The CrownX: Leads USD400mm Investment
Baring Private Equity Asia and Alibaba Enter Partnership with The CrownX: Leads USD400mm Investment May 18, 2021 Baring Private Equity Asia and Alibaba Enter Partnership with The CrownX: Leads USD400mm Investment Ho Chi Minh City, 18th May 2021 – Masan Group Corporation (HOSE: MSN, “Masan”) and a consortium led by Alibaba Group (“Alibaba”) and Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) today announced the signing of definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 5.5% stake in The ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia and Alibaba Enter Partnership with The CrownX: Leads USD400mm Investment
+Acuon Capital Issues First ESG Bonds
Acuon Capital Issues First ESG Bonds March 9, 2021 Acuon Capital Issues First ESG Bonds Proceeds from USD 127 million bond to support industries focused on environmental and social sustainabilityLoan terms and expanded investor base reflect Acuon’s strong performance and healthy balance sheet SEOUL March 9, 2021 Acuon Capital (“Acuon”), a South Korean consumer finance and leasing company owned by funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”), announced that it has issued its first-ever ...Continue reading Acuon Capital Issues First ESG Bonds
+Baring Private Equity Asia Announces Agreement to Sell Lumenis’ Surgical Business to Boston Scientific for USD1.07 billion
Baring Private Equity Asia Announces Agreement to Sell Lumenis’ Surgical Business to Boston Scientific for USD1.07 billion March 3, 2021 Baring Private Equity Asia Announces Agreement to Sell Lumenis’ Surgical Business to Boston Scientific for USD1.07 billion Innovative Surgical portfolio and business to join BSC in milestone transactionBaring Private Equity Asia retains ownership of fast-growing Aesthetics and Vision businesses, to reinvest part of deal proceeds to accelerate growth 3rd March 2021, Israel and Hong Kong – ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Announces Agreement to Sell Lumenis’ Surgical Business to Boston Scientific for USD1.07 billion
+PERE Keynote Interview: The Logistics of Research
PERE Keynote Interview: The Logistics of Research October 30, 2020 PERE Keynote Interview: The Logistics of Research Investors must do their homework on Asian real estate, say BPEA’s Mark Fogle and Charles LamBPEA Real Estate closed its first fund in 2014 and has now raised a total of $1.9 billion, including a $480 million China logistics vehicle in 2018. Head of real estate Mark Fogle and Charles Lam, managing director, real estate, discuss ...Continue reading PERE Keynote Interview: The Logistics of Research
+CPP Investments Joins BPEA in Virtusa Transaction with $300 million Commitment
CPP Investments Joins BPEA in Virtusa Transaction with $300 million Commitment September 30, 2020 CPP Investments Joins BPEA in Virtusa Transaction with $300 million Commitment Significant investment in leading global IT services and solutions businessCompany is well-placed to build further scale with extensive client base Toronto, Canada. (September 30, 2020) – Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) confirms an equity commitment of US$300 million alongside Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) in respect of the proposed ...Continue reading CPP Investments Joins BPEA in Virtusa Transaction with $300 million Commitment
+A playbook for private equity success: An interview with Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner, Baring Private Equity Asia
A playbook for private equity success: An interview with Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner, Baring Private Equity Asia August 28, 2020 A playbook for private equity success: An interview with Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner, Baring Private Equity Asia By Wouter Baan and Ivo Naumann Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner of Baring Private Equity Asia, discusses key trends in the evolution of private equity deal flow, how digitalization is affecting private ...Continue reading A playbook for private equity success: An interview with Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner, Baring Private Equity Asia
+Forbes: Panel Discussion With CEO Jean Eric Salata on Investing During Times of Crisis
Forbes: Panel Discussion With CEO Jean Eric Salata on Investing During Times of Crisis July 20, 2020 Forbes: Panel Discussion With CEO Jean Eric Salata on Investing During Times of Crisis HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN? — THE OUTLOOK FOR LIQUIDITY In this panel, which consisted of two private equity experts, a banker and a former Federal Reserve governor, a major theme was investing in the time of the coronavirus crisis. For Baring Private ...Continue reading Forbes: Panel Discussion With CEO Jean Eric Salata on Investing During Times of Crisis
+Baring Private Equity Asia Donates HK$10 million to HKCSS to Support Families in Hong Kong Impacted by COVID-19
Baring Private Equity Asia Donates HK$10 million to HKCSS to Support Families in Hong Kong Impacted by COVID-19 April 29, 2020 Baring Private Equity Asia Announces US$5 Million Donation For Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Asia One of Asia’s largest independent alternative investment firms to provide HKCSS with resources to support families facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-191,250 affected families in Hong Kong to receive up to HKD8,000 to provide assistance ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Donates HK$10 million to HKCSS to Support Families in Hong Kong Impacted by COVID-19
+Baring Private Equity Asia Announces US$5 Million Donation For Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Asia
Baring Private Equity Asia Announces US$5 Million Donation For Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Asia April 15, 2020 Baring Private Equity Asia Announces US$5 Million Donation For Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Asia Senior leadership of one of Asia’s largest independent PE firms donates annual salaries to support local charitiesFunds to help relieve those most in need in SAR Hong Kong, China and other countries across the region HONG KONG (SAR), 15 April 2020 – Hong ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Announces US$5 Million Donation For Local COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Asia
+AVCJ – Profile: Baring Asia’s Jean Eric Salata
AVCJ – Profile: Baring Asia’s Jean Eric Salata March 5, 2020 AVCJ – Profile: Baring Asia’s Jean Eric Salata By Asian Venture Capital Journal Jean Eric Salata has built Baring Private Equity Asia from a one-man-shop into a firm with $20 billion in assets, negotiating financial crises and changing economic realities. He has never been one to stand still When Baring Private Equity Asia delisted Nord Anglia Education in London in 2008, the company had ...Continue reading AVCJ – Profile: Baring Asia’s Jean Eric Salata
+Fund Focus: Baring Sees Stability in Scale
Fund Focus: Baring Sees Stability in Scale January 24, 2020 Fund Focus: Baring Sees Stability in Scale By Tim Burroughs Jean Eric Salata, CEO of Baring Private Equity Asia, argues that a $6.5 billion fund is not too large for Asia – he wishes he’d raised more – and explains why size increasingly represents a competitive advantage At $6.5 billion, Baring Private Equity Asia’s seventh fund is 60% larger than its predecessor and ranks fourth ...Continue reading Fund Focus: Baring Sees Stability in Scale
+Baring Private Equity Asia Fund VII Raises US$6.5 Billion at Hard Cap
Baring Private Equity Asia Fund VII Raises US$6.5 Billion at Hard Cap January 21, 2020 Baring Private Equity Asia Fund VII Raises US$6.5 Billion At Hard Cap PRESS RELEASE – THIS APPEARS AS A MATTER OF RECORD ONLY21 January 2020 Hong Kong – Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA” or the “Firm”) confirms the final closing of its seventh private equity fund, The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VII (“Fund VII” or the “Fund”). The Fund ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Fund VII Raises US$6.5 Billion at Hard Cap
+Clarivate Analytics to Acquire Decision Resources Group
Clarivate Analytics to Acquire Decision Resources Group January 17, 2020 Clarivate Analytics to Acquire Decision Resources Group Deal expands Life Sciences services and solutions portfolio to enable customers worldwide to accelerate life-changing innovations and improve patient outcomes and accessAccretive to earnings in 2020 with opportunities for significant revenue and cost synergiesClarivate reaffirms standalone 2020 financial outlook London, UK, & Philadelphia, US, January 17, 2020 – Clarivate Analytics plc (NYSE: CCC; CCC.WS), a global leader in providing trusted ...Continue reading Clarivate Analytics to Acquire Decision Resources Group
+Baring Private Equity Asia and Onex Partners Announce Secondary Offering of Clarivate Analytics
Baring Private Equity Asia and Onex Partners Announce Secondary Offering of Clarivate Analytics December 4, 2019 Baring Private Equity Asia and Onex Partners Announce Secondary Offering of Clarivate Analytics Toronto, Canada, Hong Kong, China, December 4, 2019 – Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) and their affiliated funds (together the “Group”) and Onex Corporation (“Onex”) (TSX: ONEX), today announced the sale of 43.2 million ordinary shares of Clarivate Analytics plc (“Clarivate”) (NYSE: CCC; CCC.WS) at an offering price ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia and Onex Partners Announce Secondary Offering of Clarivate Analytics
+TELUS International to Acquire Competence Call Center
TELUS International to Acquire Competence Call Center December 4, 2019 TELUS International to Acquire Competence Call Center Megrger adds significant scale, enhances its digitally-integrated solutions portofio, and expands its European presence An elevated enterprise value of approximately US$3.8 billion positions TELUS International for a future initial public offering targeted in the next 12-24 months Las Vegas, Nevada (December 4, 2019) – TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers next-generation digital solutions for ...Continue reading TELUS International to Acquire Competence Call Center
+Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Acquire Lumenis
Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Acquire Lumenis November 18, 2019 Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Acquire Lumenis 18 November 2019, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv – Baring Private Equity Asia today announced that its affiliated private equity funds (“BPEA”) have agreed to acquire Lumenis, a leading provider of specialty energy-based medical devices across the fields of aesthetics, urology, ophthalmology, ENT and gynecology from XIO. The transaction values Lumenis at an enterprise value of ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Acquire Lumenis
+Baring Private Equity Asia and J.C. Flowers Announce Sale of Korean Consumer Finance Company Acuon Capital
Baring Private Equity Asia and J.C. Flowers Announce Sale of Korean Consumer Finance Company Acuon Capital August 1, 2019 Baring Private Equity Asia and J.C. Flowers Announce Sale of Korean Consumer Finance Company Acuon Capital Baring Private Equity Asia (“BPEA”) announced today that funds affiliated with BPEA has acquired Acuon Capital, a South Korean consumer finance and leasing company, from J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, a leading private investment firm dedicated to investing ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia and J.C. Flowers Announce Sale of Korean Consumer Finance Company Acuon Capital
+Baring Private Equity Asia to Acquire 30.5% Stake in NIIT Technologies Limited From NIIT Limited and Other Promoter Entities and Make an Open Offer to Public Shareholders
Baring Private Equity Asia to Acquire 30.5% Stake in NIIT Technologies Limited From NIIT Limited and Other Promoter Entities and Make an Open Offer to Public Shareholders April 6, 2019 Baring Private Equity Asia to Acquire 30.5% Stake in NIIT Technologies Limited From NIIT Limited and Other Promoter Entities and Make an Open Offer to Public Shareholders New Delhi, April 06, 2019: NIIT Technologies Limited, a leading global IT solutions organization, today announced ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia to Acquire 30.5% Stake in NIIT Technologies Limited From NIIT Limited and Other Promoter Entities and Make an Open Offer to Public Shareholders
+Baring Private Equity Asia & Pioneer Agree to a 102 Billion YEN ‘Pioneer Revitalization Plan’
Baring Private Equity Asia & Pioneer Agree to a 102 Billion YEN ‘Pioneer Revitalization Plan’ December 7, 2018 Baring Private Equity Asia & Pioneer Agree to a 102 Billion YEN ‘Pioneer Revitalization Plan’ Plan Comprises a 77 billion yen Investment in Pioneer and a 25 billion yen Cash Offer to Pioneer Shareholders Tokyo – December 7, 2018 – Baring Private Equity Asia, (CEO and Founding Partner: Jean Eric Salata) (“BPEA”), a global private equity firm ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia & Pioneer Agree to a 102 Billion YEN ‘Pioneer Revitalization Plan’
+Hong Kong’s Social Impact Partners closes second fund
Hong Kong’s Social Impact Partners closes second fund September 19, 2018 Hong Kong’s Social Impact Partners closes second fund By AVCJ Social Impact Partners (SIP), a Hong Kong-based venture philanthropy organization supported by several private equity firms, has closed its second fund with $2 million in commitments. All-Stars Investment and Baring Private Equity Asia both contributed capital through their foundations, while additional capital came from family foundations such as the Chen Yet-Sen Foundation and the ...Continue reading Hong Kong’s Social Impact Partners closes second fund
+BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1 Billion for Second Asian Real Estate Fund
BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1 Billion for Second Asian Real Estate Fund August 29, 2018 BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1 Billion for Second Asian Real Estate Fund Fund was oversubscribed and almost three times larger than first fund Hong Kong – BPEA Real Estate today confirmed the final closing of its second dedicated real estate fund, BPEA Real Estate Fund II (“Fund II” or the “Fund”), with total capital commitments of US$1 billion. The fund ...Continue reading BPEA Real Estate Raises US$1 Billion for Second Asian Real Estate Fund
+BPEA Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury residential prices will defy turning point in the broader home market
BPEA Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury residential prices will defy turning point in the broader home market August 8, 2018 BPEA Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury residential prices will defy turning point in the broader home market By Cheryl Arcibal, SCMP Ultra-luxury home prices in the city expected to continue trending higher as mainland billionaires seek out overseas assets Luxury mansion sales in Hong Kong have become detached from the underlying economy, amid a narrow supply of suitable physical properties ...Continue reading BPEA Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury residential prices will defy turning point in the broader home market
+Baring Private Equity Asia sold Singapore’s PSB Academy to ICG
Baring Private Equity Asia sold Singapore’s PSB Academy to ICG January 23, 2018 Baring Private Equity Asia sold Singapore’s PSB Academy to ICG Hong Kong, London – Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) and funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) today announced that ICG and funds managed by the ICG Group have acquired 100% of PSB Academy (PSB) from BPEA. PSB is one of the largest independent tertiary education institutions in Singapore, with a ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia sold Singapore’s PSB Academy to ICG
+Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Halla Cement to Asia Cement for $723 million
Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Halla Cement to Asia Cement for $723 million January 22, 2018 Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Halla Cement to Asia Cement for $723 million Second Full Realization from BPEA’s Most Recent Fund VI Baring Private Equity Asia today announced that its affiliated private equity funds (“BPEA”) have sold leading Korean cement business Halla Cement to Asia Cement for a total enterprise value of $723 million. The combined business will ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Exits Halla Cement to Asia Cement for $723 million
+Baring on China’s consumer boom
Baring on China’s consumer boom May 1, 2017 Baring on China’s consumer boom By Private Equity International Increased affluence is driving demand for high-end products and opening up opportunities, says Baring Private Equity Asia’s Guy Cui. The consumer and services sectors are set to dominate China’s economic landscape by 2030 as the affluent middle class shift to higher quality products. Guy Cui, a Beijing-based managing director of pan-Asian manager Baring Private Equity Asia, explains why ...Continue reading Baring on China’s consumer boom
+India’s mid-market turns to development and growth finance
India’s mid-market turns to development and growth finance May 1, 2017 India’s mid-market turns to development and growth finance By Private Debt Investor Indian mid-market companies are growing fast to meet burgeoning demand for goods and services. Kanchan Jain is head of India credit at BPEA Credit, part of the Baring Private Equity Asia group, having joined towards the end of 2016 after six years focused on Indian mid-market corporates at Religare Group. She explains why ...Continue reading India’s mid-market turns to development and growth finance
+Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Baring Private Equity Asia sign agreement to privatize Nord Anglia Education, Inc. for USD 4.3 billion
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Baring Private Equity Asia sign agreement to privatize Nord Anglia Education, Inc. for USD 4.3 billion April 25, 2017 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Baring Private Equity Asia sign agreement to privatize Nord Anglia Education, Inc. for USD 4.3 billion Key Highlights: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) today announced their intention to purchase all outstanding shares of, ...Continue reading Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Baring Private Equity Asia sign agreement to privatize Nord Anglia Education, Inc. for USD 4.3 billion
+Baring Asia, Bright Foods sell Weetabix for $1.8bn
Baring Asia, Bright Foods sell Weetabix for $1.8bn April 19, 2017 Baring Asia, Bright Foods sell Weetabix for $1.8bn By Private Equity International Hong Kong-based Baring Private Equity Asia has sold its 40 percent stake in the company to US packaged goods company Post Holdings Pan-Asia investment manager Baring Private Equity Asia together with Shanghai-based state-owned enterprise Bright Food Group (Bright Foods) have sold all of their interest in UK breakfast foods company Weetabix to ...Continue reading Baring Asia, Bright Foods sell Weetabix for $1.8bn
+Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Sell Weetabix to Post Holdings
Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Sell Weetabix to Post Holdings April 18, 2017 Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Sell Weetabix to Post Holdings China Expansion to Continue Post-Divestment Baring Private Equity Asia today announced that a fund advised by it (“BPEA”) has agreed to sell its ownership in Weetabix Limited (“Weetabix”) to NYSE-listed consumer packaged goods company Post Holdings, Inc. (“Post”). Weetabix is a leading packaged food company that primarily produces ready-to-eat (“RTE”) ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Agrees to Sell Weetabix to Post Holdings
+Investing in a blank space
Investing in a blank space April 1, 2017 Investing in a blank space By Private Equity International Baring Private Equity Asia’s Jimmy Mahtani explains how the GP, which manages more than $10bn in commitments, is positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the country The firm’s investments span markets from China to Australia. How does the opportunity in India compare? India is an important area of interest for the firm. The long-term prospects continue to attract us: ...Continue reading Investing in a blank space
+Bushu Pharmaceuticals seeks CMO targets in Japan or US for Expansion
Bushu Pharmaceuticals seeks CMO targets in Japan or US for Expansion March 17, 2017 Bushu Pharmaceuticals seeks CMO targets in Japan or US for Expansion By MergerMarket Bushu Pharmaceuticals, a Japanese third-party drug manufacturer backed by Baring Private Equity Asia, is seeking more acquisitions in the next three years to grow its business, said Kenneth Albolote, Managing Director of Baring Private Equity Asia. The contract manufacturing organization (CMO) company, which mainly serves other pharmaceutical companies ...Continue reading Bushu Pharmaceuticals seeks CMO targets in Japan or US for Expansion
+Batting for doubles
Batting for doubles March 1, 2017 Batting for doubles By Thomas Duffell, PERE Private equity entrepreneur Jean Salata has forged a glowing reputation in Asia after forming a $10bn business from the embers of Barings bank. With sector veteran Mark Fogle by his side, he wants a repeat in real estate. Thomas Duffell hears the story so far Every great entrepreneur has moments that prove pivotal. Unknown at the time for Jean Salata, one such ...Continue reading Batting for doubles
+Baring Asia and Onex Complete Acquisition of Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion
Baring Asia and Onex Complete Acquisition of Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion October 3, 2016 Baring Asia and Onex Complete Acquisition of Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion Company renamed Clarivate Analytics Onex Corporation (“Onex”) (TSX: OCX) and Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) today announced their respective private equity funds completed the acquisition of the Intellectual Property & Science business from Thomson Reuters, for ...Continue reading Baring Asia and Onex Complete Acquisition of Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion
+Baring Asia acquires control of Cath Kidston Group
Baring Asia acquires control of Cath Kidston Group September 30, 2016 Baring Asia Acquires Control Of Cath Kidston Group Asia expansion continues to be a strategic priorityPaul Mason steps down as Chairman and replaced by William Flanz, former Chairman and CEO of Gucci Group Cath Kidston Group Limited (“Cath Kidston Group”), the global lifestyle brand, announces that its shareholder Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) has acquired the equity stake of TA Associates, the ...Continue reading Baring Asia acquires control of Cath Kidston Group
+Baring Asia portfolio company HCP acquires SIMP
Baring Asia portfolio company HCP acquires SIMP September 19, 2016 Baring Asia portfolio company HCP acquires SIMP Today it was announced to customers that HCP – with the support of controlling shareholder Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) – has reached agreement whereby HCP will acquire a 100% stake in SIMP from Omnes Capital and other shareholders, subject to closing prerequisites. SIMP would continue to operate autonomously within the HCP family with its ...Continue reading Baring Asia portfolio company HCP acquires SIMP
+BPE Asia Real Estate in first exit from debut fund
BPE Asia Real Estate in first exit from debut fund September 12, 2016 BPE Asia Real Estate in first exit from debut fund By PERE BPE Asia Real Estate, the real estate investment division of Baring Private Equity Asia, one of Asia’s largest private equity firms, has made its first exit from its debut fund. The Hong Kong-based firm, which held a final close on $365 million for its first real estate fund in March ...Continue reading BPE Asia Real Estate in first exit from debut fund
+Baring Asia and Onex to Acquire Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion
Baring Asia and Onex to Acquire Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion July 11, 2016 Baring Asia and Onex to Acquire Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion Onex Corporation (“Onex”) (TSX: OCX) and Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) today announced their affiliated private equity funds have agreed to acquire the Intellectual Property & Science business (“IP&S”) from Thomson Reuters, for $3.55 billion. IP&S owns ...Continue reading Baring Asia and Onex to Acquire Thomson Reuters’ Intellectual Property & Science Business for $3.55 billion
+Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire 35 per cent stake in TELUS International
Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire 35 per cent stake in TELUS International May 6, 2016 Baring Private Equity Asia To Acquire 35 Per Cent Stake In TELUS International Agreement leverages TELUS’ world class customer service and employee engagement with Baring Private Equity Asia’s global relationships to expand TELUS International’s business process, IT and customer service operations Values TELUS International at approximately US$1 billion Manila, Philippines – TELUS International has reached an agreement with Baring Private ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire 35 per cent stake in TELUS International
+Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Acquisition of Lafarge Halla Cement from LafargeHolcim
Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Acquisition of Lafarge Halla Cement from LafargeHolcim May 4, 2016 Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Acquisition of Lafarge Halla Cement from LafargeHolcim Company to be rebranded as Halla Cement post-acquisition Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) today announced that it has completed a transaction alongside Glenwood Private Equity (“Glenwood”) to acquire Lafarge Halla Cement Corporation (“Halla Cement” or the “Company”). Halla Cement is one of the largest cement producers ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Completes Acquisition of Lafarge Halla Cement from LafargeHolcim
+Baring Private Equity Asia Awarded Large Cap Firm of the Year in Asia by PEI
Baring Private Equity Asia Awarded Large Cap Firm of the Year in Asia by PEI March 1, 2016 Baring Private Equity Asia Awarded Large Cap Firm of the Year in Asia by PEI By Private Equity International Last year saw Baring Private Equity Asia close its sixth fund on its $3.98 billion hard-cap – one of the largest funds raised by an Asia-based firm – having attracted commitments from the likes of the Illinois ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Awarded Large Cap Firm of the Year in Asia by PEI
+Juilliard and Nord Anglia Education at the British International School of Chicago
Juilliard and Nord Anglia Education at the British International School of Chicago February 3, 2016 Juilliard and Nord Anglia Education at the British International School of Chicago The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Program is a multifaceted collaboration launched in 2015 to create an innovative arts education curriculum for Nord Anglia students in grades K-12. Created in collaboration with Nord Anglia Education the programme will bring Juilliard’s philosophies of teaching dance, drama, and music to Nord ...Continue reading Juilliard and Nord Anglia Education at the British International School of Chicago
+Generational change in Asian PE
Generational change in Asian PE February 1, 2016 Generational change in Asian PE By Joe Marsh, AsianInvestor Jean Salata, CEO & founder, Baring Private Equity Asia Interview by Joe Marsh Founded in 1997 by Jean Salata, Baring Private Equity Asia now has around $9 billion under management, 70 investment staff and seven offices across the region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, it also has branches in Beijing, Jakarta, Mumbai, Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo. BPEA is focused on ...Continue reading Generational change in Asian PE
+Baring Asia Completes Acquisition of HCP
Baring Asia Completes Acquisition of HCP January 11, 2016 Baring Asia Completes Acquisition of HCP Acquisition to continue HCP’s strategy for growthHCP doubled in market growth under ownership of TPG Capital HCP (“HCP” or “the Company”), one of the world’s leading primary packaging companies, today announced that Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) has completed the acquisition of HCP, whereby Baring Asia will acquire 100% of TPG Capital’s stake of the Company. This change ...Continue reading Baring Asia Completes Acquisition of HCP
+AMG Announces Investment in Baring Private Equity Asia
AMG Announces Investment in Baring Private Equity Asia January 5, 2016 AMG Announces Investment in Baring Private Equity Asia Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG), a global asset management company, has acquired an equity interest in Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”). Baring Asia’s senior partners will continue to hold a majority of the equity of the business and, consistent with AMG’s partnership approach, direct its day-to-day operations. Based in Hong Kong, Baring Asia ...Continue reading AMG Announces Investment in Baring Private Equity Asia
+The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI’s investment vehicle announces pre-conditional voluntary general offer for Interplex Holdings Ltd.
The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI’s investment vehicle announces pre-conditional voluntary general offer for Interplex Holdings Ltd. December 23, 2015 The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI’s investment vehicle announces pre-conditional voluntary general offer for Interplex Holdings Ltd. Cash offer price of S$0.82 per share, reflects a premium of 19.4% over the 12-month VWAP up to and including 22 December 2015, and represents the winning bid in a competitive sale processOffer price ...Continue reading The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VI’s investment vehicle announces pre-conditional voluntary general offer for Interplex Holdings Ltd.
+A joint venture between BPE Asia Real Estate and National Properties (a subsidiary of Hong Kong listed National Electronics Holdings Limited) to build seven luxury houses at prestigious location on Hong Kong Island South
A joint venture between BPE Asia Real Estate and National Properties (a subsidiary of Hong Kong listed National Electronics Holdings Limited) to build seven luxury houses at prestigious location on Hong Kong Island South December 16, 2015 A joint venture between BPE Asia Real Estate and National Properties (a subsidiary of Hong Kong listed National Electronics Holdings Limited) to build seven luxury houses at prestigious location on Hong Kong Island South Hong Kong ...Continue reading A joint venture between BPE Asia Real Estate and National Properties (a subsidiary of Hong Kong listed National Electronics Holdings Limited) to build seven luxury houses at prestigious location on Hong Kong Island South
+Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Orangefield
Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Orangefield November 16, 2015 Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Orangefield Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”), one of Asia’s largest and most established independent private equity firms, following regulatory approvals has completed the deal to acquire Orangefield.Advising funds that manage more than USD9 billion in committed capital, Baring Asia runs a pan‐Asian investment program, sponsoring management buyouts and providing growth capital to companies for expansion or ...Continue reading Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Orangefield
+$150 million investment to build Grade A office space in the rapidly emerging BPO office destination of Clark, Philippines
$150 million investment to build Grade A office space in the rapidly emerging BPO office destination of Clark, Philippines November 9, 2015 $150 million investment to build Grade A office space in the rapidly emerging BPO office destination of Clark, Philippines The Philippines is one of the fastest growing office markets in Asia and the second largest BPO outsourcing destination globally$150 million represents one of the largest investments in recent times by foreign ...Continue reading $150 million investment to build Grade A office space in the rapidly emerging BPO office destination of Clark, Philippines
+Baring Asia Claims Large Cap Fundraising and PE Professional of the year at 15th AVCJ Awards
Baring Asia Claims Large Cap Fundraising and PE Professional of the year at 15th AVCJ Awards November 3, 2015 Baring Asia Claims Large Cap Fundraising and PE Professional of the year at 15th AVCJ Awards By AVCJ Jean Eric Salata, CEO of Baring Private Equity Asia, picked up two awards – one for private equity professional of the year and the other for large cap fundraise – while Ta-lin Hsu, chairman and founder of ...Continue reading Baring Asia Claims Large Cap Fundraising and PE Professional of the year at 15th AVCJ Awards
+Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Majority Stake in Vistra Group
Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Majority Stake in Vistra Group October 27, 2015 Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Majority Stake in Vistra Group Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”), one of Asia’s largest and most established independent private equity firms, has today completed the deal announced in May to acquire a majority stake in Vistra Group (following regulatory approvals). This change of investor from the previous majority stakeholder, IK Investment Partners ...Continue reading Baring Asia Completes Deal to Acquire Majority Stake in Vistra Group
+Weetabix adopts a Chinese Flavor
Weetabix adopts a Chinese Flavor September 1, 2015 Weetabix adopts a Chinese Flavor By Alison Tudor-Ackroyd , Finance Asia Baring Private Equity Asia said on Tuesday it has completed its purchase of a 40% stake in Weetabix Food Company and is working on enticing Chinese consumers away from their traditional morning bowl of congee and towards the firm’s British breakfast cereals. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed but a person familiar with the ...Continue reading Weetabix adopts a Chinese Flavor
+Baring Private Equity Asia Invests in Weetabix Food Company
Baring Private Equity Asia Invests in Weetabix Food Company September 1, 2015 Baring Private Equity Asia Invests in Weetabix Food Company Iconic Western Food Brand to Develop Presence in China Market Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) announced today that it has acquired a 40% stake in UK-based manufacturer of cereals and cereal bars, Weetabix Food Company (“Weetabix”). Baring Asia will work in partnership with Bright Food, the controlling shareholder of Weetabix, to drive ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Invests in Weetabix Food Company
+Cath Kidston buys Japanese business
Cath Kidston buys Japanese business July 15, 2015 Cath Kidston buys Japanese business By Graham Ruddick, The Telegraph Cath Kidston plots international expansion by acquiring biggest overseas arm.Cath Kidston, the retailer famous for its floral patterns, has shown a clear sign of its ambitions to expand overseas by buying back its biggest business outside the UK. The fashion brand has bought its Japanese stores from conglomerate TSI Holdings, which was running Cath Kidston as a ...Continue reading Cath Kidston buys Japanese business
+Interview with Jean Eric Salata – Thriving as a Friendly Partner
Interview with Jean Eric Salata – Thriving as a Friendly Partner June 22, 2015 Interview with Jean Eric Salata – Thriving as a Friendly Partner By Karsten Lemm, WERTE Jean Eric Salata, Chief Executive of Baring Private Equity Asia, on successful investment strategies in a diverse region poised for growth How do you see private equity evolving in Asia?The industry is becoming more concentrated: fewer funds are raising a larger percentage of the capital. We ...Continue reading Interview with Jean Eric Salata – Thriving as a Friendly Partner
+BPE Asia Real Estate Raises US$365 Million Fund
BPE Asia Real Estate Raises US$365 Million Fund March 31, 2015 BPE Asia Real Estate Raises US$365 Million Fund One month after closing its oversubscribed private equity fund, Baring Asia VI, the firm has held a final close on its inaugural real estate fundOne of the largest first time real estate funds closed in Asia in recent yearsIn a result that is an unusual achievement for a first time fund, many of the ...Continue reading BPE Asia Real Estate Raises US$365 Million Fund
+Baring Private Equity Asia Raises Record US$3.988 Billion Fund VI
Baring Private Equity Asia Raises Record US$3.988 Billion Fund VI February 24, 2015 Baring Private Equity Asia Raises Record US$3.988 Billion Fund VI Baring Asia VI is the largest PE Fund ever raised by an Asia-based PE FirmFund VI closed at its hard cap; investors were scaled back from the first close due to excess demandNew fund consolidates Baring Asia’s position as one of the largest dedicated Asian PE firms with 7 offices, ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Raises Record US$3.988 Billion Fund VI
+Baring Asia to Acquire Bushu Pharmaceuticals from Tokyo Marine Capital
Baring Asia to Acquire Bushu Pharmaceuticals from Tokyo Marine Capital November 17, 2014 Baring Asia to Acquire Bushu Pharmaceuticals from Tokyo Marine Capital Largest private equity deal announced in Japan’s healthcare sector this year Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) has agreed to acquire Bushu Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (“Bushu”), through funds advised by Baring Asia. Bushu is the leading domestic pharmaceuticals contract manufacturer in Japan. Baring Asia will acquire 100% of Bushu from a fund ...Continue reading Baring Asia to Acquire Bushu Pharmaceuticals from Tokyo Marine Capital
+St. George’s University Receives Equity Investment From Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia
St. George’s University Receives Equity Investment From Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia August 8, 2014 St. George’s University Receives Equity Investment From Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia Investment Will Support Continued Expansion and Enhanced Services for Students St. George’s University today announced that it has received a substantial equity investment from a group led by Canadian investor Altas Partners and a fund advised by Baring Private Equity Asia. The Altas-led ...Continue reading St. George’s University Receives Equity Investment From Altas Partners and Baring Private Equity Asia
+COFCO Meat Brings in KKR, Baring Private Equity Asia, HOPU, and Boyu as Strategic Investors
COFCO Meat Brings in KKR, Baring Private Equity Asia, HOPU, and Boyu as Strategic Investors June 6, 2014 COFCO Meat Brings in KKR, Baring Private Equity Asia, HOPU, and Boyu as Strategic Investors Aiming to promote large-scale hog farms and safe meat production in China COFCO Meat, a leading integrated pork company with a focus on providing safe meat products to Chinese consumers, and a consortium of investors composed of KKR, Baring Private Equity ...Continue reading COFCO Meat Brings in KKR, Baring Private Equity Asia, HOPU, and Boyu as Strategic Investors
+Baring Asia Sells Net Japan to Orix
Baring Asia Sells Net Japan to Orix April 22, 2014 Baring Asia Sells Net Japan to Orix Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia”) announced today that Net Japan Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong company owned by a fund advised by Baring Asia, has sold its holding in Net Japan Co., Ltd. and shares in its group companies (“Net Japan”) to Orix Corporation, the Japanese financial services group. Established in 1995 by Mr. Toshiyuki Yoshizawa, ...Continue reading Baring Asia Sells Net Japan to Orix
+PEI – Mid-Market Firm of the Year in Asia – Baring Private Equity Asia
PEI – Mid-Market Firm of the Year in Asia – Baring Private Equity Asia March 3, 2014 PEI – Mid-Market Firm of the Year in Asia – Baring Private Equity Asia By Private Equity International MID-MARKET FIRM OF THE YEAR IN ASIA – Baring Private Equity Asia Baring Private Equity Asia made its largest India investment ever last year by forking out $465 million on a buyout (rare in India) of Hexaware technologies. It also ...Continue reading PEI – Mid-Market Firm of the Year in Asia – Baring Private Equity Asia
+Baring exits Indonesia’s Cardig
Baring exits Indonesia’s Cardig February 25, 2014 Baring exits Indonesia’s Cardig By Drew Wilson, Private Equity International The pan-regional firm has sold its shares in airport services company Cardig. Baring Private Equity Asia has exited its stake in Indonesia-based airline cargo and catering company Cardig Aero Services, according to a statement from the firm. Baring sold its 41.65 percent stake to Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) for $93.5 million, the statement said. Further financial details were not ...Continue reading Baring exits Indonesia’s Cardig
+Baring Asia-owned Nord Anglia files for $300m IPO
Baring Asia-owned Nord Anglia files for $300m IPO February 19, 2014 Baring Asia-owned Nord Anglia files for $300m IPO Nord Anglia Education, a Hong Kong-based school operator with a presence in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America, has filed to raise up to $300 million through a US IPO. The company has been majority-owned by Baring Private Equity Asia since 2008. According to a regulatory filing, the proceeds will be used to ...Continue reading Baring Asia-owned Nord Anglia files for $300m IPO
+AVCJ – Firm of the Year Baring Private Equity Asia
AVCJ – Firm of the Year Baring Private Equity Asia January 14, 2014 AVCJ – Firm of the Year Baring Private Equity Asia By AVCJ Baring Private Equity Asia’s efforts in India paid off last year with $650 million invested in Lafarge India and Hexaware Technologies. Jimmy Mahtani, the firm’s country head, tells AVCJ how it was done Q: In the space of 12 months, Baring Asia has deployed more capital in India than for ...Continue reading AVCJ – Firm of the Year Baring Private Equity Asia
+Asia’s 25 most influential people in private equity
Asia’s 25 most influential people in private equity September 1, 2013 Asia’s 25 most influential people in private equity By AsianInvestor JEAN ERIC SALATAFounding partner and CEOBaring Private Equity Asia Jean Eric Salata is a pioneer, building BPEA during the industry’s early days. It is now one of the most established, independent private equity firms in the region, with over $5 billion in AUM. In 1997, Salata established the regional Asian private equity investment programme ...Continue reading Asia’s 25 most influential people in private equity
+Hexaware Announces Agreement for Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire a 41.8% stake in Hexaware from Promoter Entities, led by Atul Nishar, and General Atlantic
Hexaware Announces Agreement for Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire a 41.8% stake in Hexaware from Promoter Entities, led by Atul Nishar, and General Atlantic August 23, 2013 Hexaware Announces Agreement for Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire a 41.8% stake in Hexaware from Promoter Entities, led by Atul Nishar, and General Atlantic Hexaware Technologies Limited, a global provider of IT & BPO services and consulting, today announced that affiliates of Baring Private ...Continue reading Hexaware Announces Agreement for Baring Private Equity Asia to acquire a 41.8% stake in Hexaware from Promoter Entities, led by Atul Nishar, and General Atlantic
+Baring Asia to exit Magic Holdings as L’Oreal makes $843m takeover bid
Baring Asia to exit Magic Holdings as L’Oreal makes $843m takeover bid August 20, 2013 Baring Asia to exit Magic Holdings as L’Oreal makes $843m takeover bid By AVCJ Baring Private Equity Asia is on course to exit Chinese cosmetic facial masks specialist Magic Holdings International after L’Oreal offered to buy the company in a deal worth $843 million. The PE player stands to receive $176 million, having invested just under $80 million in ...Continue reading Baring Asia to exit Magic Holdings as L’Oreal makes $843m takeover bid
+Baring Asia Acquires Logen Co., Ltd
Baring Asia Acquires Logen Co., Ltd August 1, 2013 Baring Asia Acquires Logen Co., Ltd Leveraged buyout of South Korean domestic parcel delivery firm Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia’) announced today that funds advised by Baring Asia have acquired Logen Co., Ltd (“Logen”), one of the leading domestic parcel delivery companies focused on small and mid‐volume customers in South Korea. Logen is the market leader in the niche segment of the parcel delivery market ...Continue reading Baring Asia Acquires Logen Co., Ltd
+Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac
Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac August 1, 2013 Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac By AVCJ Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) has completed its exit from Airtac International Group, a Taiwan-founded but now mainland China-headquartered manufacturer of pneumatic components. The private equity firm initially planned to sell 5.8 million shares – 53.5% of its total holding – but subsequently opted for a full exit in response to strong investor demand, Finance Asia reported. The sale raised ...Continue reading Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac
+Baring-backed Nord Anglia returns to Asia high-yield market
Baring-backed Nord Anglia returns to Asia high-yield market July 9, 2013 Baring-backed Nord Anglia returns to Asia high-yield market By AVCJ Baring Private Equity Asia-owned Nord Anglia Education has once again tapped Asia’s high-yield market, raising $165 million through a bond issue. This is the third time Nord Anglia has raised debt financing in the last 18 months – and the first of these was also the first time a financial sponsor in Asia ...Continue reading Baring-backed Nord Anglia returns to Asia high-yield market
+Baring Private Equity Asia Makes US$256M Investment In Lafarge India
Baring Private Equity Asia Makes US$256M Investment In Lafarge India May 15, 2013 Baring Private equity Asia Makes US$256M Investment In Lafarge India Baring Private Equity Asia (“Baring Asia’) announced today that funds advised by Baring Asia have entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Lafarge India, the affiliate of Lafarge SA in India, for INR 14 billion (US$256 million). The company has an established presence in India and is ...Continue reading Baring Private Equity Asia Makes US$256M Investment In Lafarge India
+Q&A: Baring Private Equity Asia’s Jean Eric Salata
Q&A: Baring Private Equity Asia’s Jean Eric Salata March 26, 2013 Q&A: Baring Private Equity Asia’s Jean Eric Salata By AVCJ Dry powder Baring Private Equity Asia closed its fifth fund at $2.46 billion in early 2011. CEO Jean Eric Salata tells AVCJ why the firm has taken its time investing the capital and where he now sees value emerging in the market Q: How has your approach to the market changed during the initial years ...Continue reading Q&A: Baring Private Equity Asia’s Jean Eric Salata
+Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac
Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac February 5, 2013 Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac By AVCJ Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) has completed its exit from Airtac International Group, a Taiwan-founded but now mainland China-headquartered manufacturer of pneumatic components. The private equity firm initially planned to sell 5.8 million shares – 53.5% of its total holding – but subsequently opted for a full exit in response to strong investor demand, Finance Asia reported. The sale raised ...Continue reading Baring PE Asia exits Taiwan-listed Airtac
+BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a Leading Cloud Risk Management and Compliance Software Provider
BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a leading cloud risk management and compliance software provider BPEA EQT to sell SAI360 to Symphony Technology Group (“STG”) Under BPEA EQT’s ownership, the company has made significant investments in key functions to accelerate growth and create a differentiated value proposition across Risk, Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability and Ethics… Continue reading BPEA EQT to sell SAI360, a Leading Cloud Risk Management and Compliance Software Provider