Weidman from TPG writes: "There’s a noticeable lack of criticism for Portal 2 that contrasts with the more negative reactions of people I know in person (Nathan isn’t the only one), and that’s kind of unsettling. The anonymous Internet verdict is still...

Other global funds that invested in Taiwan's banking sector include TPG.UL, which bought into Taishin Financial Holding Co Ltd (2887.TW). In December, TPG cut its stake to 6.55 percent from 14.82 percent, according to Taishin. That included a 3.45...

Billabong said today it would sell a majority stake in its Nixon brand into a venture with Trilantic Capital Partners “in the absence of certainty” from TPG. “Clearly the prospect of a takeover will support the share price, albeit details of TPG’s...

Despite 13% growth in sales of sporting goods for China as a whole in 2011, in the first half of the year Li Ning's revenue fell 4.8% and its profits slumped 50%.With investors ready to throw in the towel, private-equity giant TPG has come off the...

TPG, advised by Macquarie, tabled the offer of around A$3 a share ahead of Billabong's half-year results Friday when the company is due to update investors on the progress of a strategic review of its capital structure, the person said. Trading in...

Earlier today, The Australian Financial Review reported Billabong received the takeover offer from TPG on Tuesday. It was believed TPG had secured backing to help finance its offer from Australian and international banks, the paper said. TPG part owns...