M&A

Analysis: Renewed bid for Japan’s 7-Eleven parent tests shareholder capitalism

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard’s revised offer for Seven & i Holdings marks a crucial moment in Japan’s corporate deal making, assessing whether Tokyo’s shareholder initiatives can unlock value for investors; recent political turmoil could also have an impact.

October 29, 2024

Global investors eye Japanese 'multifamily' real estate

As part of the nascent Apac living sector, multifamily asset purchasing has been increasing in Japan, bolstered by a rebound in tourism, low interest rates and strong rental growth.

October 22, 2024

Chinese overseas investments rebound with strong Asia focus

China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

October 15, 2024

Rio Tinto to buy Arcadium Lithium in $6.7bn deal

The global mining giant sees significant growth opportunities in the lithium market; Arcadium’s operations include around 2,400 employees across Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, the UK and the US.

October 09, 2024

Seven & i rejects buyout proposal from rival ACT

The proposed valuation fails to reflect the board’s view, while regulatory concerns are an additional hurdle, said the company in a public letter; Couche-Tard has responded by letter.

September 06, 2024

IHH Healthcare snaps up Malaysia's Island Hospital for $966m

PE firm Affinity Equity Partners has sold its 78% stake in the Penang-based private hospital, as medical tourism booms in Malaysia.

September 05, 2024

Blackstone and CPP Investments agree A$24bn AirTrunk acquisition

The deal for the Apac data centre firm, if completed, would be Blackstone’s largest investment in the region; Macquarie Asset Management and PSP Investments are among the sellers.

September 04, 2024

Mongolian distributor MSM in sale to Jebsen & Jessen

MSM is one of Mongolia’s largest distributors for foreign brands, while Singapore-based Jebsen & Jessen used to be their client.

September 03, 2024

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow to add team from Morrison Foerster

The team will join within the "next couple of weeks" and is led by M&A and private equity specialists Shirin Tang and Lip Kian Ang.

September 02, 2024

Adani Ports and SEZ buys 80% of Singapore’s Astro

APSEZ has sealed the deal for $185m in cash, which will help it expand offshore support vessel operations in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Far East Asia and Africa.

September 02, 2024