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Apollo and ICG expand into South Korea as private equity gains momentum

Private Equity Insights

Private equity firms are also playing an increasing role in reshaping governance and management at undervalued Korean companies, unlocking new value creation opportunities. The broader Asia-Pacific private equity market saw investment activity rise to $138bn in 2024, marking an 8.1% increase from the previous year.

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Blackstone, KKR, CVC curbed by China’s IPO clampdown

Private Equity Wire

Major private equity firms have faced significant obstacles in selling or listing their China-based portfolio companies in 2023, with Beijings tightening restrictions on IPOs and a decelerating economy having left foreign investors capital effectively trapped, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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Private equity should avoid being greedy as IPO market improves, says BC Partners

Private Equity Wire

Private equity firms should prioritise realistic valuations and leave room for growth when listing companies on the stock market, and not look to squeeze every last dollar out of initial public offerings (IPOs) in today’s “buyer’s market”, according to BC Partners.

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This Magnificent 4.1%-Yielding Dividend Stock Continues to Gear Up for More Growth

The Motley Fool

interest in Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) to an affiliate of private equity firm ArcLight Capital. NGPL is a textbook example of Brookfield's acquire, enhance, and exit strategy. Shaving its stake by a little bit more Brookfield Infrastructure recently agreed to sell an additional 12.5%

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How to Sell Your Business to a Competitor: Maintain Anonymity & Achieve Your Ideal Exit

Axial

Despite higher offers from private equity firms, he chose HunterDouglas because of their deep understanding of SunPros business and thorough due diligence before submitting their LOI. This widened buyer pool allowed them to meet with 12 buyers, with offers ranging from $40$110 million.

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PIPE Investments in Private Equity: Pouring Money Down the PIPE

The Private Equiteer

PIPEs are private investments made in public companies, with no shares offered on the open market. The recent SPAC boom saw many of these deals making headlines but PIPEs have been a mainstay in private equity for years. PIPEs also simplify the exit strategy for private equity investors.

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Top 25 Lower Middle Market Investment Banks | Q1 2023

Axial

These league tables can serve as an information resource for business owners and investment firms who are actively seeking to hire a vetted M&A advisor to assist them in navigating exit strategy. Our clients are privately-held businesses in a variety of industries throughout North America.”