Jenny Blinch

Permira, Bain Capital Asia, and a partnership of CVC Asia Pacific and the Blackstone Group have all reportedly submitted final round bids for the Japanese telemarketing company, which has been valued at between $1.1 billion and $1.7 billion.

The firm's second deal in China is for Beijing Leader & Harvest Electric Technologies, which manufactures energy saving devices.

The buyout firm has appointed Deutsche Bank to lead the sale of the South Korean chain of convenience stores, which could fetch up to $500m according to some reports.

The listing of the sporting goods chain could fetch up to A$1bn, according to some reports.

Hany Shawky will step in as acting head of private equity, as Dash ends a 9-year stint with the Kuwait investment firm to 'pursue other interests'.

LBO debt will be a key source of deal flow for SC Lowy, the Hong Kong-based boutique established by the former heads of Deutsche Bank's Asian distressed products group.

Credit Suisse Securities (Japan) is setting up a Tokyo-based investment management company. The new entity will offer alternative assets, including private equity, to Japan's pension funds.

United Malt Holdings will be bought by listed Australian grain handler GrainCorp.

The upcoming floatation of Australia's Myer Group shows why private equity firms in Australia and elsewhere need to work on their image.

The firm has launched the follow-up to Mekong Enterprise Fund II, with a target three times the size.