Asia private equity funds line up dollars for Myanmar

SINGAPORE, May 25 — Hong Kong’s Cube Capital and Marc Faber-backed Leopard Capital are among Asian private equity firms lining up nearly US$500 million (RM1.6 billion) aimed at Myanmar, hoping to tap into its rich natural resources and fill its infrastructure void, as sanctions on the former pariah state are lifted. After 50 years of military ...

Media exec Sloan eyes Australia's Nine Entertainment: source

(Reuters) - U.S. media executive Harry Sloan has approached private equity firm CVC Capital Partners to buy a controlling stake in its asset, Australia's debt-ridden Nine Entertainment, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said. Sloan has put in a "low ball" indicative offer for the stake but has not heard back formally from CVC, said the source, who declined to be named as talks are ...

Harrison Street Real Estate Capital and The Engel Burman Group Ink Agreement to Buy Back The Bristal Assisted Living ...

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, LLC ("Harrison Street"), a Chicago based real estate private equity firm, and The Engel Burman Group have ...

Private equity looks to super funds

Chairman of peak body says Australia needs to increase allocation of private equity. 27 Apr 2012 7:54 AM

Private equity eyes $150m spend-up

Private equity investment company Knox Investment Partners is hoping to raise up to $150 million to invest in small mid-market companies in New Zealand and Australia.The Auckland-based company is on its fourth fund-raising drive...