Aaron Kirchfeld
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Hong Kong-based Hillhouse to bid for Thyssenkrupp’s elevator unit
Hillhouse Capital is among bidders for Thyssenkrupp AG’s elevator unit as competition heats up.
Dublin-based CRH said to mull sale of Philippine cement business
The business could be valued at between $2 billion and $3 billion.
Nestle said to shortlist Advent-GIC consortium, KKR for skin-health unit bid
Nestle may fetch $8 billion to $10 billion for the assets and the company would prefer to sell the unit as a whole.
Germany’s Metro may sell majority in Chinese venture to local bidder
The company is willing to sell as much as 80 percent of the Chinese business while retaining a significant minority if an attractive offer is made.
Standard Chartered finally exits private equity business
Intermediate Capital Group is buying a majority of the bank’s private-equity assets in a transaction valued at about 790 million pounds ($997 millio
Shanghai govt-backed buyout firm BMC Europe close to acquiring Germany’s Cordenka
The buyout firm has raised $433 million for its initial fund as it seeks to build investment links with countries along the old Silk Road to Europe.
India-focused tech firm Streamcast explores London IPO
Last month, the company announced a partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to offer “triple play” services.
Retailer Metro said to enlist Citi, JPMorgan to review China operations
The company is exploring options such as selling a minority stake or finding a strategic partner for the business.
China’s TCL said to mull bid for ASMI’s $1b Asian arm stake
TCL has been working with an adviser to explore making an offer for the 25% stake in HK-listed ASM Pacific Technology Ltd.
Asian tycoons mull bids for LafargeHolcim’s Indonesia arm valued at up to $2b
Malaysia's YTL Corp. and PT Semen Indonesia are among suitors weighing bids.