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Global private equity firms eye Singapore-based XCL Education: sources

A transaction could value the school operator at as much as US$1.5 billion

Mizuho Securities says that it will buy 61.6% to 78.3% of Avendus shares and make the bank a consolidated subsidiary.

Japan’s Mizuho to buy majority of India’s Avendus from KKR for up to 81 billion yen

The buyout adds to Japanese financial institutions’ growing footprint in India

The total amount of capital returned to investors from KKR’s Asia private equity investments has exceeded US$7.3 billion this year.

KKR aims to raise US$15 billion in new Asia private equity fund: sources

The final size of the new fund could exceed the target based on the market response

KKR has had a presence in the Persian Gulf since 2009.

KKR opens Abu Dhabi office in deepening foray into Middle East

Other private equity firms have been expanding in the region too

KKR oversees US$315 billion in credit assets globally including liquid strategies, as at September.

KKR targets December close for second Asia private credit fund

Asian borrowers remain highly price-sensitive, often opting for bank loans that are typically 200 basis points to 400 basis points cheaper than private debt

Until now, Chandra Asri has not revealed financial details of the transaction, which includes nearly 60 petrol stations along with associated supply agreements.

Chandra Asri gets US$750 million from KKR to buy ExxonMobil’s Singapore petrol stations

The Indonesian conglomerate says that it plans to retain the Esso branding

Based in Singapore, STT GDC is one of Asia’s largest data centre operators, with over 100 data centres across 20 markets including India, South Korea, Japan and Malaysia.

KKR, Singtel seek S$5 billion loan for STT GDC buyout: sources

If finalised, this deal could mark Asia’s largest-ever leveraged buyout financing in the data-centre sector

This divestment by Pastel is the second such sale in the 2026 financial year, with the Singtel unit having sold 1.2% of Bharti Airtel in May for about S$2 billion.
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Analysts positive on Singtel unit’s S$1.5 billion Bharti Airtel sale

Separately, Singtel and KKR are in talks to acquire all of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres they do not already own for more than S$6.4 billion

KKR has invested US$9 billion in equity in India since 2020, spanning private equity and infrastructure asset classes.

KKR plans investment expansion for insurance unit in India

The investment firm insurance business is anchored through Global Atlantic Financial Group