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Potential Seven & i blockbuster deal marks new chapter for Japan M&As
Announced deals so far this year total some $15.3b, up from $3.9b in the same period for 2023.
FirstCry looks to raise up to $501m from India IPO at $2.9b valuation
SoftBank, TPG, M&M will sell a combined stake worth $302m.
Genex shareholders approve J-Power’s $258m buyout bid for Aussie firm
The offer represented a 48.5% premium to Genex's share price in early March before the J-Power bid.
Ping An Insurance to raise $3.5b in convertible bond deal
Ping An intends to use the money to fund growth in health care and the aged care sector.
Nikke game maker Tencent-backed Shift Up surges 33% in South Korea debut
The opening price gave the gaming company a market valuation of about $313m.
China’s Cirrus Aircraft raises $192m in Hong Kong IPO
Cirrus Aircraft has priced its shares at HK$27.50 ($3.52) each.
Two Chinese companies sink 15% in HKEX debut as mood remains negative
Chenqi Technology opened down 14.3% and Shanghai Voicecomm sunk 15.4% on their listing day.
Japan asset managers support corporate governance push, says Oasis founder
Oasis is among the most prominent activist investors operating in Japan.
Hong Kong IPO revival, India megadeals to make Asia the hot spot for equity deals in H2
India's share in Asia equity capital market deals is at a record high.
Four companies launch Hong Kong IPOs to raise about $500m
Cirrus Aircraft, a Minnesota-based small jet manufacturer, is aiming to raise up to $197 million.