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Grapevine: Fairfax Group, Bain in last leg for API maker; ChrysCap nears deal for Belgian Waffle
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Fairfax Group and Bain Capital are vying to acquire Vadodara-based API maker Farmson Basic Drugs, in a deal worth around Rs 4,000 crore. The final bids are expected soon, after both companies completed due diligence. Farmson Basic Drugs is a supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Grapevine: ChrysCap nears deals for two dessert chains ; WeWork exit deal collapses
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9m ago
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ChrysCapital is reportedly finalizing deals to acquire dessert chains Theobroma Foods and Belgian Waffle Co. The deal, valued between Rs 3,200 crore and Rs 3,500 crore, may also involve the creation of a new investment platform. In other news, WeWork's exit deal has collapsed, marking a setback in the company's attempts to restructure.
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Exclusive: Carlyle set to strike control deal for Indian auto parts maker
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8m ago
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Carlyle Group is reportedly in advanced talks to invest in an Indian automotive component maker, as private equity firms show increased interest in India's growing $74 billion auto parts sector. Carlyle would join other US firms such as Blackstone, Bain Capital, and Warburg Pincus in making investments in the South Asian nation's lucrative industry. The deal is said to be in its final stages of negotiation.
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‘Pokémon Go’ maker nears $3.5 billion deal to sell games unit
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4m ago
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Niantic Inc., maker of Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game unit to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc. for about $3.5 billion. The deal involves Pokémon Go and other mobile games but isn't finalized. Niantic struggled to replicate Pokémon Go's success, leading to job cuts and project cancellations. Scopely is owned by Savvy Games Group, part of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, aiming to diversify by investing in gaming.
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Piramal-Bain's India Resurgence Fund in talks for stake in pharma player
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11m ago
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India Resurgence Fund, a joint venture between Piramal Group and Bain Capital, is in discussions to acquire a stake in an Indian active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) company. Managed by Shantanu Nalavadi, IndiaRF is an investment platform for distressed assets. The fund recently achieved a full exit from its initial investment and is now seeking opportunities within the pharma sector.
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Grapevine: Mahle, Sequoia Capital, Vance, and Shapoorji Pallonji Group in news
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Germany's auto parts maker Mahle GmbH is considering an IPO for its Indian unit. Sequoia Capital is reportedly in discussions to invest in a payments startup based in Bengaluru. The Shapoorji Pallonji Group is expected to initiate a significant fundraising campaign this week.
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Grapevine: Mubadala may join hands with Warburg for Shriram Housing; Brookfield eyes Leela Palaces Listing
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1y ago
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UAE sovereign fund Mubadala is reportedly in talks to partner with Warburg Pincus for the purchase of a majority stake in Shriram Housing Finance, a subsidiary of Shriram Finance. Meanwhile, Brookfield Asset Management is considering listing Leela Palaces as it seeks to expand its hospitality business in India. Mubadala is said to be exploring multiple investment opportunities in the Indian market, while Warburg Pincus and Bain Capital are also contenders for the Shriram Housing Finance deal.
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Trump's media deal partner nears $50 million financing
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1y ago
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Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), the blank-check acquisition company set to take former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social public, is close to securing a $50 million financing deal. The deal, based on convertible notes, will assist DWAC in its merger with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). Investment firms Anson Funds, All Blue Capital, and Mangrove Capital Partners have offered to purchase the convertible notes. The deal is expected to be announced in the coming days, though the details may still change.
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Broadcom nears $3.8 billion sale of remote access unit to KKR
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1y ago
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Broadcom is reportedly close to finalizing a $3.8 billion deal to sell its end-user computing (EUC) unit to private equity firm KKR. This move follows Broadcom's recent takeover of software maker VMware in an effort to streamline its portfolio. KKR emerged as the top bidder for the EUC unit over other private equity firms. The deal is expected to be announced soon, with Evercore, Deutsche Bank, and Jefferies advising KKR and Citigroup advising Broadcom. KKR has a history of dealmaking in the tech sector, including its previous acquisitions of BMC and Ensono.
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Grapevine: Adani eyes Heidelberg’s India unit; Saregama may buy into Dharma Productions
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9m ago
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- Adani Group is in discussions to acquire the Indian cement operations of Heidelberg Materials, a deal worth around $1.2 billion. - The acquisition would be led by Adani group company Ambuja Cements. - Saregama, a music label and entertainment company, is considering an investment in Dharma Productions. - The details of the potential investment by Saregama into Dharma Productions are not specified. - Adani Group is India's second-largest cement producer.
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Grapevine: PEs eye India's largest cardiac stent maker; O2 Power race heats up
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11m ago
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Private equity firms such as KKR, TPG Capital, and Apax Partners are considering investing in India's largest cardiac stent maker, Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT). The evaluation values SMT at around Rs 3,500-4,000 crore. Another global private equity firm and Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company, Alkem Laboratories, are also reportedly interested in the deal. The potential investment highlights the growing interest in the healthcare sector in India.
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