Private-Equity Deals Soar in Asia While Collapsing in Americas

Private-Equity Deals Soar in Asia While Collapsing in Americas

Private-equity deals have surged in Asia and fallen in the Americas this year, highlighting the uneven impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study shows. The value of acquisitions in the Asia-Pacific region by private-equity firms more than doubled this year...
Blackstone-backed Crown barred from opening $2.2bn Sydney casino

Blackstone-backed Crown barred from opening $2.2bn Sydney casino

Australian authorities have barred Crown Resorts from opening its flagship A$2.2bn ($1.6bn) casino resort in Sydney until a full review of its gambling licence is completed by February next year. The decision by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority of New South...
Bain Capital Weigh $6 Billion Sale, IPO for Diversey

Bain Capital Weigh $6 Billion Sale, IPO for Diversey

Bain Capital is in the early stages of considering a sale or initial public offering of food hygiene and cleaning company Diversey Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. The Boston-based private equity firm has held preliminary talks with potential...