The Big Picture: Strategic Opportunities in and from Asia for U.S. Dealmakers
Our experts will kick off our discussions on doing business in Asia and provide their unique insights throughout the workshop. We will explore Asia as an end market for U.S. companies and expect considerable discussion around the global cost efficiencies of doing business in Asia while considering Asia as a potential source for U.S. R & D. In a global market that is increasingly Asia-focused, Gupta and Wang’s expertise and insight on strategic direction in the East is undeniably valuable and not to be missed. Both Gupta and Wang have compelling presence and definitive answers to looming question on these growing global economies. Topics to include: - Understanding the unique aspects of various geographies with focus on emerging markets such as China, India, Korea, Vietnam and Asia-centric areas; Sourcing Products and Services - Highlight business activities in each geographic area including sourcing products and services, selling/distributing products, labor and investing in the region - Case studies and examples from those who are doing business Asia with participants from all key disciplines In a global market that is increasingly Asia-focused
Keynote Presenters: Dr. Anil K. Gupta and Haiyan Wang
Ancient Chinese Secrets and Other Insights for Sourcing, Structuring and Executing Deals in (and from) Asia From buyouts from Asian family-owned conglomerates to state-owned enterprise carve-outs to Asian buyers looking for growth in the US, M&A activity in and from Asia continues to gain momentum. So how can you catch the surging wave of Asia deal making to find and win deals? Topic to include:
- Strategies being employed by Asia’s smartest PEGs to take advantage of Asia’s exponential growth
- Navigating the multiple peaks and valleys of Asia’s cultural and regulatory landscape
- Is Asia’s continuing stock market rally the road to quicker exits for PE-backed companies?
- Strategies for the land-locked, middle-market buyout fund to get a piece of the action
Program Chair and Moderator: Clifford Ng, K&L Gates, LLP Panelists: Ronald Chang, United Parcel Services; Bruce Allen, Baird Capital Partners; Andrew W. Rice, The Jordan Company
This panel will explore the myriad financial and accounting issues faced by private equity investors in Asia, including: - how to conduct effective financial and accounting due diligence - identifying key accounting issues that are unique to Asian investee companies - verifying key P&L and balance sheet items (when debt is not really debt) - fixing the problems, bridging the gap or walking away?