Media coverage
Private equity in Asia: op-ed by LGT Capital Partners featured in Handelszeitung
Handelszeitung has published an op-ed authored by Brooke Zhou and Doug Coulter, Partners and Co-Heads of Private Equity Asia-Pacific at LGT Capital Partners, offering insights into the evolving private equity landscape across the region.
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and market volatility, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continues to present attractive opportunities for long-term investors. The article outlines key developments, including a notable shift from growth capital to buyout strategies, the emergence of smaller, country-focused fund managers and the growing role of secondaries and co-investments as strategic avenues for market access.
In the op-ed, Brooke and Doug point out the importance of regional diversification, deep local expertise and a flexible, multi-strategy investment approach to successfully navigate the complexities of APAC markets. With countries such as India, Vietnam, and China offering strong growth prospects – and with valuations in select markets and sectors at historically low levels – the region remains a compelling destination for private equity investment.
Read the full article (in German) here or in the pdf below.
