Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 5
Hillhouse Nears LRQA Minority Stake Deal From Goldman Sachs as Friday Announcement Looms
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 5

Hillhouse Nears LRQA Minority Stake Deal From Goldman Sachs as Friday Announcement Looms

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 5

Summary

  • Hillhouse Investment is close to buying a significant minority stake in UK-based certifications and inspections company LRQA from Goldman Sachs' asset management arm, people familiar with the matter said.
  • Friday could bring an announcement, with the Asian investment firm finalizing the last details of the transaction.
  • The deal would give Hillhouse exposure to LRQA, a UK-based business focused on certification and inspection services, while marking a partial stake sale by Goldman Sachs.

Insights

Why is a top Asian fund buying a stake in the West's gatekeeper of global safety standards?
As Goldman Sachs bets on 'economic security,' why is it selling its global compliance business stake now?
With a new private equity owner, can a global watchdog for corporate safety and standards remain truly independent?