Roger Vivier
The luxury sneaker is a must have for today’s fashionista. Our favourite this season comes from famed shoemaker Roger Vivier. This special white and red edition of the Viv’ Skate sneaker comes with the maison’s signature crystal buckle.
Fregoli
The ruby-red gemstone-covered clutch from boutique Italian label Fregoli is a lovely, sparkly, attention-grabbing piece for events and date night.
Shanghai Tang
This red and multi-coloured Chinese Zodiac printed silk foulard scarf from Shanghai Tang is full of femininity and flair. A perfect accessory and gift for Chinese New Year.
Smythson
Available from Mr Porter, the Smythson cross-grain leather backgammon set is perfect for all those cosy nights in.
Asiaâs Family-Owned Firm Founders Seek Private Equity Exit
This content was published on February 4, 2021 - 03:40
February 4, 2021 - 03:40
(Bloomberg) Dealmakers across Asia are busy fielding calls from company founders who are mulling letting go of their lifeâs work as the Covid-19 pandemic has upended how global business is done.
After riding the regionâs rise over the past decades, family firms that dominate the economic landscape are now also looking for bigger partners, help to modernize management teams and in succession planning, according to consultants, bankers and private equity firms.
âWeâve seen founders, particularly the older entrepreneurs, saying there are more challenges in the world now and that theyâre thinking about succession issues and management issues,â said Ed Huang, co-head of Asia acquisitions in private equity at Blackstone Group Inc. âPrivate equity is better understood now as either a potential strategic part
Asia’s family-owned business founders more open to explore PE deals, cede control
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February 4, 2021
Dealmakers across Asia are busy fielding calls from company founders who are mulling letting go of their life’s work as the Covid-19 pandemic has upended how global business is done.
After riding the region’s rise over the past decades, family firms that dominate the economic landscape are now also looking for bigger partners, help to modernize management teams and in succession planning, according to consultants, bankers and private equity firms.
“We’ve seen founders, particularly the older entrepreneurs, saying there are more challenges in the world now and that they’re thinking about succession issues and management issues,” said Ed Huang, co-head of Asia acquisitions in private equity at Blackstone Group Inc. “Private equity is better understood now as either a potential strategic partner or as an exit path.”
Feb 4, 2021
Deal-makers across Asia are busy fielding calls from company founders who are mulling letting go of their life’s work after the COVID-19 pandemic upended how global business is done.
After riding the region’s rise over the past decades, family firms that dominate the economic landscape are now looking for bigger partners, and help to modernize management teams and in succession planning, according to consultants, bankers and private equity firms.
“We’ve seen founders, particularly the older entrepreneurs, saying there are more challenges in the world now and that they’re thinking about succession issues and management issues,” said Ed Huang, co-head of Asia acquisitions in private equity at Blackstone Group Inc. “Private equity is better understood now as either a potential strategic partner or as an exit path.”
Dealmakers across Asia are busy fielding calls from company founders who are mulling letting go of their life’s work as the Covid-19 pandemic has upended how global business is done. After riding the region’s rise over the past decades, family firms that dominate the economic landscape are now also looking for bigger partners, help to modernize management teams and in succession planning, according to consultants, bankers and private equity firms. “We’ve seen founders, particularly the older entrepreneurs, saying there are more challenges in the world now and that they’re thinking about succession issues and management issues,” said Ed Huang, co-head of Asia acquisitions in private equity at Blackstone Group Inc. “Private equity is better understood now as either a potential strategic partner or as an exit path.”