Simpson Thacher Sees More PE-Led Deals With Pent-Up Demand in Asia
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Hi, it’s Manu in Hong Kong, where I spoke with two partners at law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett on M&A sentiment in Asia Pacific, particularly on private equity. There’s also news today on a potential deal brewing at Nokia and Couche-Tard tries to tap pension funds for Seven & i deal.
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Buyout firms have been a key driver for transactions globally. Yet the last couple of years have been tough due to reasons including financing costs and volatility. In Asia, particularly in China, that slowdown has been even more acute due to a regulatory crackdown and geopolitical tensions.