International private equity company 3i Group says the businesses in its portfolio have continued to perform relatively well, but that valuations will inevitably be impacted by further

Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group has announced a USD20m investment in Ellassay, a high-end Chinese women’s fashion house. The investment, funded by Carlyle Asia Growth Partners, will enhance Ellassay’s product development, brand building, market expansion, business ties and the overall management. Further financial details were not disclosed.   Since opening its first store in Shenzhen in 1995, Ellassay has expanded to a sales network of more than 280 retail shops across the country and has seen revenue increase by 30 to 50 per cent annually. It was recognised as a top Chinese fashion brand of year 2008 by

Although the private equity investment sector as a whole has been marked down, some companies are still in a position to take advantages of the opportunities ahead, according to manager

Denver-based ProLogis, an international provider of distribution facilities and property fund manager, has announced the receipt of USD845m in cash proceeds from the sale of its operati

Private equity firm 3i has announced the divestment of its 11.32 per cent stake in China’s hotpot restaurant chain, Little Sheep Group, to Yum! Brands.

Aladdin Knowledge Systems has announced that it has completed its acquisition by an investor group led by Vector Capital, a private equity firm specialising in the technology industry.<

CapitalValue, an Englewood, Colorado-based boutique investment bank, has announced the recapitalisation of Wazee Electric, which distributes products and provides services for industria