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Private Equity Funds

HPEA advised its first private equity fund in 1989 and is currently adviser to its fifth and sixth Private Equity Funds. All of the four prior Private Equity Funds advised by HPEA have fully realised their respective investment portfolios. Capital for the Private Equity Funds is provided by global institutional and private investors as well as the HSBC Group. The objective of the Private Equity Funds is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by developing a diversified portfolio of private equity investments in the Asian region.

Private Equity Funds’ Investment Criteria
Primary Focus: Greater China, South Korea, Southeast Asia and India
Investment Amount: Approximately USD40 million to USD150 million
Shareholding: Majority or minority shareholdings through equity or equity-linked securities
Target Investments: Both privately-held and publicly-listed companies
Use of Proceeds: Expansion capital and buyouts
Holding Period: Typically two to four years
Board Representation: Board representation usually sought
Private Equity Funds’ Investment Approach
Management Stage Realisation
Management teams will:

Investments will typically be in:

 Investments will:
  • Have a proven, successful track record of managing the business
  • Possess the skills and commitment to increase the value of the business
  • Retain control of day-to-day operations while working openly with HPEA’s executives on strategic and other key performance-related matters
  • Established companies with a profitable track record
  • Businesses which either have strong growth prospects and require additional capital to expand operations, or in which the management team is keen to acquire a shareholding through a management-led buyout
  • Have a clearly defined exit strategy which might include a public listing or a trade sale
  • Be actively monitored by HPEA’s executives to contribute to the implementation of a successful realisation strategy

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