Shaw Kwei & Partners
GPs focus on operational value-add in slowing China - AVCJ Forum
China's economic slowdown can create better investment opportunities for long-term private equity investors who are value-oriented and operationally focused, as entrepreneurs are becoming more receptive to the asset class.
Portfolio: Shaw Kwei & Partners and Beyonics
When Shaw Kwei & Partners bought Singapore-based electronic manufacturing services player Beyonics, it was in debt and making no money. A strategic repositioning has returned the business to profitability
The crystal ball: Predictions for 2016
From Australia to China and buyouts to venture, industry participants give their perspectives on the year to come for fundraising, investments, and exits
Shaw Kwei strengthens Hong Kong team
Middle market Asian PE firm Shaw Kwei & Partners has hired Brian Lau as an executive director based in its Hong Kong office.
PE investors see opportunity amidst volatility - AVCJ Forum
Asian private equity is experiencing some volatility – driven in part by macroeconomic concerns and public markets turbulence – but investors told the AVCJ Forum that they are still finding ample opportunities.
China exits: Open to alternatives
With China’s public markets still dogged by uncertainty – and, at time of writing, new share offerings suspended – PE investors are looking at other options. Trades in particular are getting more traction
Shaw Kwei makes buyout offer for Singapore-listed Chosen
Shaw Kwei & Partners has submitted a buyout offer for Chosen Holdings, a manufacturer of plastic components commonly used in consumer electronics, cars and medical devices, that values the Singapore-listed company at approximately $68 million ($48 million).
VIDEO: Shaw Kwei & Partners' Kyle Shaw
The competitive environment for private equity deals in Asia is less intense than at any time in the last 10 years as players investing before the global financial crisis have pared back their activity, says Kyle Shaw, founder and managing director at...
GPs see potential in SE Asia mid-market buyouts - AVCJ Forum
Southeast Asia will see more mid-market buyout opportunities, industry participants told the AVCJ Singapore Forum, although the onus remains on GPs to forge partnerships with entrepreneurs.
China seeing more liquidity, increased competition for deals - AVCJ Forum
China’s private equity industry is seeing greater liquidity than in recent years but competition for deals – the operating partners required to make investments work – is intensifying, GPs told the AVCJ China Forum.
China middle market: Filling the void
A clutch of China GPs now manage funds of $1 billion or more, leaving the traditional middle market space underserved. Those that remain must convince LPs they can deal with a changing opportunity set
Shaw Kwei to support German manufacturer in China expansion
Shaw Kwei & Partners has invested $40 million in German equipment manufacturer Schmid Group to support the company’s expansion domestically and in China.
Shaw Kwei invests $17m in Singapore marine logistics firm
Greater China and Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm Shaw Kwei & Partners has paid $17 million for a 60% stake in Singapore marine logistics firm Amos International.
Shaw Kwei completes second Singapore take-private in two months
Greater China and Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm Shaw Kwei & Partners has completed the privatization and delisting of CHT, the largest global PVC adhesive tape manufacturer. It is Shaw Kwei’s second Singapore take-private deal in two months.