Private Equity Funds Are Quite Active: Morrison & Foerster

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 and China's role in private equity (PE) deals, highlighting China's perceived success in controlling the virus and its attractiveness to investors. It explores regulatory challenges in Asia, investment trends, and opportunities in sectors like grocery retail. The video also covers buyout processes, market shifts, and permanent trends in tech and e-commerce post-COVID. Finally, it examines divestment and acquisition strategies, focusing on how funds are adapting to the pandemic's long-term effects.

What is one reason investors find China attractive for private equity deals?

• China's low labor costs

• China's advanced technology sector

• China's success in controlling COVID-19

• China's large population

What was a major focus for private equity in the first quarter?

• Launching new funds

• Portfolio bailouts

• Expanding into new markets

• Investing in technology startups

Which sector is currently popular for co-investment processes?

• Healthcare

• Grocery retail

• Real estate

• Automotive

What trend has been observed in response to the COVID-19 impact?

• Reduction in tech investments

• Decline in e-commerce

• Shift towards domestic demand

• Increased focus on international expansion

What are funds looking at in terms of divestments?

• Acquiring units from large companies

• Investing in foreign markets

• Acquiring new startups

• Selling off core business units