Events
Date: 18 Apr 2012
Location: London, UK
Now in its 6th consecutive year, Unquote" is proud to announce the date for our annual Central & Eastern Europe Private Equity Congress, which will take place in London on 18th April 2012. This exclusive one-day, one-stream congress, followed by a networking cocktail reception, will allow you to meet and hear from leading experts in the investment landscape from the top LPs, GPs and FoFs across the CEE region.
Date: 25 Apr 2012
Location: London, UK
Private equity backed companies have done much to justify the industry’s approach to continuing market turbulence. By demonstrating a level of flexibility and responsiveness not shown by listed corporates these companies are their private equity sponsors should feel cautiously confident when looking to their futures. Deal flow seems to be increasing with many transactions deploying novel structuring and increased levels of equity. Raising debt for new deals, however, remains stubbornly difficult. With both the European AIFMD and the US Dodd-Frank Act expected to impact significantly on business costs at both a holding and portfolio company level, private equity houses will be expected to become ever more flexible and forward thinking in their approach to investment and management. Outside of investment specific regulatory developments, ongoing shifts in corporate criminalisation, legal services provision and transparency requirements will all obviously impact upon legal advisers working within private equity. So how should such lawyers best operate to complement the responsiveness and ingenuity currently being demonstrated by the industry as a whole? What legal and ‘soft’ skill development will allow you to position yourself at the heart of your organisation as an indispensable adviser? Join us at Legal Week’s Private Equity Forum 2012 to collectively seek answers to such poignant questions alongside your industry peers. Conference bookings: Jasmin Sangha +44 (0)20 7004 7560 or email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
Date: 31 May 2012
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
unquote" are delighted to announce that the 8th annual Unquote" Nordic Private Equity Congress - the premier private equity event in the Nordic region will take place on 31 May 2012. Bringing together both GPs and LPs to discuss the latest trends in the market, share success stories and network, it builds on the success of last year's event which was described by participants last year as having "Good topics and speakers" and giving a "thorough overview of the Nordic Market". Featuring a host of expert speakers the 2012 event will take place in Stockholm on 31 May. The congress will focus on the core issues at the forefront of PE players' minds whether they are active or interested in the Nordic region.
Date: 09 Oct 2012
Location: Munich, Germany
unquote" hosted their 6th annual unquote DACH Private Equity Congress on 11 October in Munich. With a host of the region's expert speakers, the event focused on thoe issues of concern for DACH's Private Equity players.
Date: 08 Nov 2012
Location: Milan, Italy
Private equity has faced important qualitative changes over the past few years: deals have become smaller, there is a growing interest in SMEs and the use of leverage has decreased. At the same time, the average holding period has increased, players have become more concentrated on their portfolio companies, with a renewed interest in the creation of a real, not purely financial value. The 5th annual unquote" Italia Private Equity Congress held in English focused on these important qualitative changes and how they can open new opportunities for the Italian market. A combination of interactive panel sessions and expert presenters debated the fundraising climate, dual-track exit strategies, value creation, internationalisation of Italian funds, and much more.
Testimonials
"Excellent event, well-organised, evolved into leading private equity conference focused on South Africa."
Eldon Beinart, Director, Molash Capital, commenting on unquote" South Africa Congress, February 2009
The unquote" Private Equity Congress CEE is particularly successful due to the organisers' in-depth understanding of the subject matter. It therefore has high-quality presenters, speaking on well-defined topics which are highly relevant to today's market.
Chris Buckle, Managing Director, Mezzanine Management GmbH, commenting on CEE unquote" Congress, May 2009
I thought the conference was very informative and boasted a strong cross-section of the local GP community as well as interesting discussions among LPs focused on the region.
Leon Hadass, Principal, Pantheon Ventures Ltd, commenting on CEE unquote" Congress, May 2009
AVCJ events
Start Date: 01 Jan 2012
End Date: 31 Dec 2012
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Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Start Date: 07 Mar 2012
End Date: 09 Mar 2012
With a mature economy that operates in a transparent and regulated business environment, Australia provides PE investors with an attractive alternative to non-English speaking regions where investors face risk of exposure to corruption and economic and political uncertainty. There is also potential for GPs to source mega deals and make brand name acquisitions, especially in the current climate where the volatility of the Australian financial markets is opening the door for Private Equity acquisitions.
Location: Sydney, Australia
Start Date: 20 Mar 2012
End Date: 20 Mar 2012
As valuations continue to rise in China and India, global and regional private equity interest in Southeast Asia, particularly in the consumer sector, has ramped up markedly in the past few years. Indonesia, as both the largest economy and most populous country in Southeast Asia, has entered the foreground of this attention. Hunger for access to Indonesia’s growth story is evidenced by CVC Capital Partners’ $800 million consumer investment at the start of 2010, Northstar Pacific Partners’ third buyout fund which recently closed at $750 million, and by recent plays from industry giants such as the Carlyle Group. Still, in actual dollar terms, PE investment into the country remains relatively small compared to other ASEAN nations and there is much room for growth.
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Start Date: 30 May 2012
End Date: 31 May 2012
China’s premier international private equity conference, AVCJ’s Private Equity & Venture Forum - China, will return for its 11th anniversary edition in May 2012. Leading institutional investors will share their views on how they measure their China allocation relative to elsewhere in the region and the world, as well as what their hopes are for returns from the market. The 2011 Forum was attended by more than 250 participants, from 153 companies and 15 countries, including over 50 LPs.
Location: Beijing, China
Start Date: 15 Jun 2012
End Date: 15 Jun 2012
Malaysia is a long-established hub in Southeast Asia for Islamic finance and has undergone years of sustained growth, largely thanks to having an upwardly mobile population and a forward looking government. The country is also one of the hottest markets for M&A activity in Asia Pacific, and it has become an increasingly attractive investment destination for LPs looking to diversify their portfolios by targeting emerging markets. Learn more about investing in this promising market at the AVCJ Malaysia Forum.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Start Date: 10 Jul 2012
End Date: 10 Jul 2012
The 7th Annual AVCJ Private Equity and Venture Forum - USA 2012 will gather some of the top private equity investors from across Asia's leading markets to discuss the opportunities and current risks in the world's most resilient growth engine.
Location: New York, USA
Start Date: 18 Jul 2012
End Date: 19 Jul 2012
Singapore sits at the crossroads between China, India and South-East Asia. As China’s and India’s economies grow and diversify, domestic enterprises are looking to South-East Asia to answer their needs for raw materials, new customers, and cheaper labour. AVCJ’s Singapore Forum, explores how private equity is helping Indian and Chinese companies achieve their strategic goals in South-East Asia; how Singapore is adapting to become the fulcrum for this activity, and what regional integration means for growth - and LP s’ investments.
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Start Date: 13 Sep 2012
End Date: 14 Sep 2012
AVCJ's Private Equity & Venture Forum - Japan 2012, the 13th annual installment of the series will again gather the top Japan-focused private equity and venture capital professionals in Tokyo. The 2011 Forum was attended by more than 200 PE professionals from 126 companies and 13 countries, including over 80 LPs.
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Start Date: 13 Nov 2012
End Date: 16 Nov 2012
2012 marks the 25th anniversary for the premier gathering of Asia focused private equity professionals and LPs at the AVCJ Hong Kong Forum. The AVCJ Forum continues to grow. It has become an ecosystem in and of itself, and a must-attend week for anyone involved in private equity. For those from outside Asia there is the opportunity to learn more about the market dynamics here, for those in Asia to share their ideas and experiences, and for business partnerships among LPs, GPs and service partners to be forged.
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Start Date: 06 Dec 2012
End Date: 07 Dec 2012
The 13th in this annual series of highly-successful forums: The AVCJ India Forum 2012 will gather the top India-focused private equity and venture capital professionals to discuss the investment opportunities both domestically and across the region.
Location: Mumbai, India
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