Kate Kim

Aug 27, 2024 | ionanalytics.com | Tim Burroughs |Kate Kim |Edith Leung

Turnaround involved pivoting Jeonju Paper’s legacy business, adding renewables businessJeonju OnePower, which accounts for 72% of overall EBITDA, drew strong M&A interestGlobal Sae-A Group acquired both businesses following COVID-disrupted sale processFifteen years after the initial acquisition, Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) has completed its exit from South Korea-based Jeonju Paper, securing a reported 1.8x return.

Aug 5, 2024 | blog.hidglobal.com | Kate Kim

Safeguarding your premises and protecting your assets is paramount for any business. With the constant flow of visitors, contractors, and employees, maintaining physical security can be a complex challenge. This blog explores the importance of visitor management as a cornerstone of comprehensive facility protection. Strong physical security is essential for protecting your people, property and assets.

Apr 18, 2024 | ionanalytics.com | Kate Kim |Anjali Piramal |Manu Rajput |Keane Hoo

Data Insights M&A activity in South Korea is in the doldrums, gripped by persistent inflation and buffeted by macroeconomic headwinds. In 1Q24, the country recorded 160 deals for USD 6.51bn, marking year-on-year (YoY) falls of 85% and 23.8%, respectively. Quarterly volume hit its lowest level since 3Q08, which saw USD 5.99bn from 339 deals, according to Mergermarket data.

Mar 8, 2024 | ionanalytics.com | Maggie Yueyang |Louise Weihart |Kate Kim |Keane Hoo

Private equity (PE) dealmakers in Australia are betting on more bilateral deals in their pipeline as the market bounces back with a more robust deal flow, they told the AVCJ Private Equity Forum Australia & New Zealand in Sydney this week. PE dealmaking interest is picking up as a reflection of the resilience of the Australian economy and the relatively cheaper multiples in this market in comparison with North America and Europe, according to panelists at the forum.

Feb 14, 2024 | ionanalytics.com | Seungmock Oh |Kate Kim |Manu Rajput |Keane Hoo

South Korean government plans to establish in May the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), a Korean version of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), are raising hopes of investment and M&A activity taking off in the sector. Korea aims to “significantly” boost state investment in the aerospace industry, fostering more than 2,000 companies in the process, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).