Pimfha Chan

Asia–Pacific (APAC)

Private Equity Reporter at DealStreetAsia

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Novo Holdings in talks to invest in SeaTown-backed medical group

5 days ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

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Senior exits at Northstar hint at imminent merger with Ares

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

Northstar Group is said to be close to finalising a deal with Ares Management in a potential merger that would absorb one of Southeast Asia’s oldest private equity firms into the $546 billion Wall Street giant, sources familiar with the matter told DealStreetAsia. The talks, which DealStreetAsia first reported in January, could wrap up as soon as next month, said sources directly involved in the deal, asking not to be named as the matter is confidential.
Blackstone, TPG emerge frontrunners for KKR-backed Metro Pacific Health

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

In what could be the largest buyout deal in Southeast Asia this year, Blackstone and TPG are said to have emerged as the leading bidders for a majority stake owned by KKR and GIC in Metro Pacific Health, according to sources familiar with the matter. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.
Actis sees rise in infra secondaries as assets mature in emerging markets

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

The seller universe for infrastructure projects in emerging markets has broadened beyond family-owned conglomerates and corporates. The pool now includes private fund managers, as more assets have reached operational maturity and are generating stable cash flows, making them prime targets for secondaries trades. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.
General Atlantic fund admin taps over $500m SE Asia opportunity

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

General Atlantic-owned KFin Technologies is picking up a slice of Southeast Asia’s fund administration market as rising private capital flows unlock new opportunities across the region. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading. Stay informed with complimentary articles each monthGain access to our exclusive newsletters delivered directly to your inboxBe the first to know about all our summits!Register nowAlready a Subscriber?
At $13b, Japan's private equity exit value returned to record level in 2024: Bain

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

The value of private equity exits in Japan last year returned to the all-time high it scaled in 2021, at a time when funds are struggling to find liquidity through stock market listings and M&As in most other parts of the world. Exits in 2024 stacked up to 1.9 trillion yen ($13 billion) across 51 deals, per Bain & Co data.
Viewpoint: Asia's VC secondaries market isn't the lifeline investors hoped for

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

Venture capital funds have been pitching so-called ‘secondaries’ as a fallback plan to convince limited partners that there is still a path to liquidity even as the industry grapples with stalled IPOs and buyouts. But let’s be real: that market barely exists in any meaningful form across much of Asia. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.
Asian LPs flee emerging markets amid flight to quality

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

Asia-Pacific institutional investors are retreating from emerging markets to pour capital into developed economies in a growing flight to quality, according to State Street’s survey-based report with its 450 buy-side institutional clients. Private funds in APAC’s emerging markets have fallen out of favour with limited partners, with only 14% of them intending to allocate there this year, a dramatic pullback from 25% in 2024, the report said.
Oatside backer Proterra Asia acquires Thai edamame company

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

Singapore-based Proterra Investment Partners Asia has acquired one of Thailand’s largest frozen edamame producers, Lanna Agro Industry, according to sources familiar with the situation. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading. Stay informed with complimentary articles each monthGain access to our exclusive newsletters delivered directly to your inboxBe the first to know about all our summits!Register nowAlready a Subscriber?
Dymon Asia plots sale of Texas Chicken's Singapore-based parent Select Group

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Pimfha Chan

Singapore’s Dymon Asia Private Equity is planning to sell its stake in Select Group Pte—the company that runs restaurant chains Texas Chicken and Peach Garden, besides catering services in the city-state—according to people familiar with the matter. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading.