Investing at the intersection of Europe and Asia

The Sponsor’s investing, advisory and operating track record in Europe and Asia is expected to help the Company identify and successfully complete a Business Combination with a high-quality company in the EEA or the United Kingdom attracted by the unusual combination of investment capital and a track record of Asian market access and growth.

Subsequent to the Business Combination, the Sponsor will continue to actively support the growth of the Company, both through the implementation of organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions, most notably in local Asian markets where such acquisitions offer the potential to accelerate growth. The longer-term objective of both the Company and the Sponsor is to build a business at the forefront of consumer innovation, recognised in both its home markets and in Asia.

The Company has identified the following general criteria and guidelines that the Company believes are important in evaluating prospective targets for a Business Combination:

  • Consumer focus: the target business is expected to be able to leverage the track record and expertise of the Sponsor, Leadership Team and independent non-executive directors, and will operate in industry sectors where the Sponsor and Leadership Team have experience and can add value through their networks;
  • Innovation: the target business is expected to have an innovative and sustainable business model that makes it well-positioned for long-term success, with the Company seeking to identify innovation across manufacturing and distribution, products and services, technology and brand and consumer engagement;
  • Geography: the target business is expected to be a company in the EEA or the United Kingdom that either has an existing presence in or the potential for growth in Asian markets;
  • Appropriate for public markets: the target business is expected to be one seeking access to the public markets and its shareholders seeking liquidity;
  • Enterprise value: the target business, along with the Company, is expected to have an enterprise value of €500 million to €1 billion, which represents a scale that the Company believes is sufficient to support a global presence whilst also providing significant headroom for growth;
  • Team: the target business is expected to have a strong management team that is aligned to, and enthusiastic about, becoming part of the Company following the Business Combination; and
  • Access: it is expected that the Company will have direct access to the target's management and/or shareholders.

Key contacts:


James Henderson

EPIC Investment Partners, Audrey House, 16-20 Ely Place, London EC1N 6SN
james.henderson@epicip.com

Chris Scoular

TTB Partners, 11/F Winsome House, 73 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
chris.scoular@ttbpartners.com

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