Robin Song’s perspective on China’s new normal
Lunar Capital Partner and Managing Vice Chairman of China Private Equity Association Robin Song provided his perspective on “China’s new normal” at the 12th China International Finance Forum held on October 22-23, 2015 in Shanghai.
Private Equity and the Evolving Chinese Consumer: An Interview with Derek Sulger of Lunar Capital
In a recent interview with EMPEA, Derek Sulger discussed the private equity landscape in the context of China’s recent volatility, and the prospects and challenges for Chinese consumer-related businesses. How would you assess the current state of the private equity landscape in China, specifically in the context of recent volatility on the Mainland stock […]
Domestic Brands Winning Market Share
Over the next decade, we believe that Chinese brands will continue to extend market share by leveraging local tastes and presence. We believe this will be beneficial for our strategy of acquiring and developing mass-market premium brands that are familiar to, and resonate with, increasingly sophisticated Chinese consumers who are willing to pay more for […]
Building blocks
By Holden Mann As private equity continues to evolve in Asia, GPs want to recruit people with a wider array of talents – but industry participants are split on what skills these new hires should focus upon, and where to find them “There's such a local talent pool pool of people who haven’t spent […]
Jerry spoke at 2015 Global Buyout Forum
2015 Global Buyout Forum, jointly sponsored by China Association of Private Equity (CAPE), China International Investment Promotion Center, Beijing Financial Assets Exchange and Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Convention and Exhibition Affairs, was held in Xiamen International Conference Center in the afternoon of September 9, 2015. More than four hundred people from governmental agencies, foreign embassies […]
Our Perspective on the Current Economic Situation and China’s Consumer
China may be undergoing a bumpy but managed landing but our operations suggest that the consumer remains on track. The Chinese economy is not melting down. That notwithstanding, this shift has resulted in Asian market capital outflows that have driven valuations of certain key markets to levels not seen since the global financial crisis. […]
Peekaboo at International Childrens Modeling Ceremony
On August 26th, Peekaboo sponsored the finals of the International Children’s Modeling Competition at the Grand Theater in Shanghai. During the show, over 150 children models wore Peekaboo clothing on the runway. The event furthered the brand’s goal of working with kids, letting them express their inner creativity and curiosity.
I Pinco Pallino Store Opening at Parkview Green
On August 20, 2015, I Pinco Pallino new flagship store opening in Parkview Green, one of top new malls in Beijing, with unique artist style. The opening gained the strong support and adoration from Zhang Zi Yi and popular Kid Star Tian Xing.
Advantages of a Sector Focused Approach
Over the past quarter, we have spent considerable time thinking through the current macroeconomic situation. Thankfully, our operations suggest that China’s consumer remains on track, and we remain cautiously optimistic that consumer spending will rise, companies with room for operational improvements remain good investments, providers of niche discretionary products will outperform, and the key drivers […]
Leading the Herd
By Holden Mann Lunar has spent the last two years building Yonghong’s regional beef jerky brand into a national contender. The firm hopes to show the possibilities for progress that come with control deals. In 2013, the management team at Guizhou Yonghong had a problem. Not with the business itself – the company, […]
