Australian Venue Co, PAG's portfolio company and one of the Australia’s biggest owners of pubs, bars and hotels, has attracted a new private equity partner to support its next phase of growth. CVC Capital Partners Asia VI, a private equity fund managed by CVC Capital Partners, the private equity strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, has acquired a 45% stake in AVC from majority owner PAG. Going forward PAG and CVC Capital Partners Asia VI will have an equal stake of 45% each in AVC with the remainder of the equity held by management. PAG Managing Director Sid Khotkar said the new partnership was a great result for both private equity firms and the AVC business. “We work to invest in strong businesses in Australia and help make them even stronger. This agreement is a testament to that approach and to AVC’s great success. We are happy to partner with CVC on this next exciting phase for Paul and the team.” The deal will fuel the next round of growth for AVC, which currently operates 243 licensed venues, primarily pubs, as well as some bars and licensed restaurants across Australia and New Zealand. AVC Chief Executive Paul Waterson said: “The combination of CVC and PAG as owners will allow the company to meet its growth strategies to revamp existing premises and deliver better customer experience while also funding new opportunities in major population centres.” AVC’s highly regarded management team will continue to drive the business forward.
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About PAG PAG is a leading alternative investment firm focused on APAC with three core strategies: Credit & Markets, Private Equity, and Real Assets. We manage capital on behalf of nearly 300 institutional fund investors, including some of the most sophisticated global asset allocators. PAG has more than 300 investment professionals in 15 key offices globally and manages approximately USD55 billion in assets. Firm History PAG is a leading diversified alternative investment firm with three major businesses: Credit & Markets (CM), Real Assets (RA), and Private Equity (PE). The history of PAG dates back more than two decades. PAG RA originated from Secured Capital founded by JP Toppino in 1997. CM grew out of Pacific Alliance Group, founded by Chris Gradel in 2002. Weijian Shan founded PAG's PE business in 2010. In the same year, Messrs. Gradel, Shan and Toppino brought their respective successful strategies under the PAG brand, and each of the three founders continues to manage each of the three businesses.
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We are delighted to share that FLOW Digital Infrastructure, PAG's data center unit, has started construction of a new 30MW data centre in Central Tokyo, aiming to provide significant capacity to meet the region's growing demand for digital infrastructure. The first building is expected to be ready for service in Q1 2027. “This development marks a significant milestone in FLOW’s expansion in Asia Pacific and underscores our commitment to Japan as a priority market," said Sanjay Goel, CEO of FLOW. Find more details here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gG7JBkRb #digitalinfrastructure #datacenters #edge #japan #FLOWDigital #PAG
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It was a privilege to co-host a distinguished group of women last week for a candid conversation about non-linear journeys with Northern Trust. The collective experience and wisdom shared over the dinner gave us insights into leadership and drivers for sustainable changes in the industry. We are grateful to all who participated, and we will be continuing these invaluable exchanges. Lyenda Simpson Delp, Northern Trust Nicole Stoller, Northern Trust Amy Stepnowski, The Hartford, HIMCO Karyn Williams, Zurich Global Investment Management Cindy Daniel, Nassau Re Stefanie Stewart, Vice President, Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager, Voya Investment Management Lili Cai, CFA, Swiss Re Janie V. Fernandez, Zurich Catherine Cole, Aflac Eliza Erle Pransky, Aquarian Holdings #WomenInFinance #Insurance #Leadership
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Five Questions with PAG: Knowing when to take chips off the table. More in PERE 20-year special issue: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pwww.perenews.com/ #RealEstate #AlternativeInvestment #PAG
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To mark PERE’s 20-year milestone, leaders of PAG Real Assets shared their insights into the firm's approach to capital formation, dealmaking, factors shaping the industry and risks facing the sector. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g8W5KBC8
PERE: 20 years As the investment landscape grows more complex, staying agile has become essential for long-term success. Shifts in monetary policy, shrinking manager relationships and growing geopolitical risk have changed the game in private equity real estate, say J-P Toppino, president and co-founder; Phi L., partner and co-head of real assets; and Broderick Storie, partner and co-head of real assets at APAC-focused alternatives manager PAG. Read the full interview here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eTFPQhba
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J-P Toppino, President and Co-founder of PAG, has been named among PERE’s 100 Most Influential people in the real estate industry. Under J-P, the firm’s Real Assets business has flourished, raising $14 billion across six pan-Asia funds with 7,700+ properties acquired and managed. #AlternativeInvestment #PrivateRealEstate #PAG
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Why are global investors increasingly looking to Asia? PAG’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Chris Gradel shared his insights with HSBC Private Bank’s Global CIO Willem Sels on the key role Asia alternatives play in a diversified portfolio. Watch the exclusive interview: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gVEVvSa6 #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateEquity #PrivateDebt #PAG
Over a sideline discussion at our flagship Mid-year Investment Outlook event in Hong Kong, Chris Gradel, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of PAG, spoke with our Global CIO Willem Sels, on the role of alternative investments in portfolio diversification. Speaking from over two decades of experiences in alternative investing, Mr. Gradel shed light on key areas in Asia that stand to benefit from structural trends, among them the real estate sectors in Japan and Australia, and buyout strategies in China. Against the current volatile backdrop, he also touched on how the market environment will likely give rise to more distinct winners and losers. Watch our exclusive interview below, and find out more from our Q3 2025 Investment Outlook here: https://grp.hsbc/60424B3eQ #InvestmentOutlook #Investment #PrivateEquity #AlternativeInvestments
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How do smart dealmakers make longer term investment decisions in today’s environment? In an exclusive interview, PAG’s Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Weijian Shan shared his thoughts with Willem Sels, Global CIO of HSBC Private Bank as part of its Mid-year Investment Outlook Asia Roadshow. #PrivateEquity #AlternativeInvestments #PAG Watch the interview below: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gvdHEdkA
During the launch of our Mid-year Investment Outlook Asia Roadshow in Hong Kong last week, our Global CIO Willem Sels sat down with Weijian Shan, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of PAG to discuss the principles of diversification in long term investing. As a veteran with a wealth of experience in the alternative investment space, Mr. Shan shared his insights into different regional economic drivers, and the importance of seeking value when assessing long term investments through different market cycles. Watch our exclusive interview below, and find out more from our Q3 2025 Investment Outlook here: https://grp.hsbc/60424B3eQ #InvestmentOutlook #Investment #PrivateEquity #AlternativeInvestments
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Thanks to HSBC Global Private Banking for hosting our Co-founders Weijian Shan and Chris Gradel at this year’s Mid-Year Investment Outlook event in Hong Kong. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/g4eMYyX6
What an eventful six months it's been since our last Investment Outlook Asia roadshow! The global investment landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting international trade policies, weakened investor confidence over tariff concerns and groundbreaking advances in AI and robotics. As we kick off our Mid-year Investment Outlook in Hong Kong this week, we're addressing the pressing questions from our clients with a thematic investing approach to help them navigate ongoing market uncertainties. A special thank you to our esteemed panellists for sharing their unique perspectives at our events: - Weijian Shan, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, PAG - Chris Gradel, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, PAG - Naveen Gulati, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Wealth Management, PIMCO - Richard Clode, Portfolio Manager on the Global Technology Leaders Team, Janus Henderson Investors - Stephen Green, Economist, Capital Group - Victoria Mio, Head of Greater China Equities and Portfolio Manager, Janus Henderson Investors - Yan Taw Boon, Head of Thematic – Asia and Portfolio Manager, Neuberger Berman - Ben Bei, Product Strategist within BlackRock's Fundamental Equity Group, BlackRock - Andrew Lee, Investment Director, Capital Group - Jingjing Huang, CFA, Senior Vice President and Product Strategist, PIMCO - Lok Yim, Regional Head, Asia Pacific, HSBC Global Private Banking - Jing Liu, Chief Economist, Greater China, Global Investment Research, HSBC - Our Global and Regional Chief Investment Officers: Willem Sels, Cheuk Wan Fan and Patrick Ho Stay tuned for more updates, as we look forward to navigating this journey together! Read more: - Q3 2025 Investment Outlook: https://grp.hsbc/604048SQs - Q3 2025 top trends and high conviction themes: https://grp.hsbc/604148SQt #Investments #InvestmentOutlook #WealthManagement #PrivateBanking
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For the seventh year, PAG Paddlers competed in the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships in Hong Kong. More than 20 paddlers trained hard in a series of sessions to build strength and perfect our synchronized paddling. Thanks to our paddlers for your commitment to teamwork and congratulations to you all - we truly made waves together! Beverly Li, Lavonne See, Marco Ng, Jacqueline Lui, Lesley Ho, Sidar Chan, Yanni Yuen, Hui Chi Kit Anthony, Gavin Ng, Cathryn Chen, CPA, Jonathan Tong, Kevin Chan, Sean Polley, Yuqi Feng, David Wilcockson, Isaac Law, Jennifer Floyd, Matthew Chong, CPA, Rick Ogden, Corliss Chui, Wennie Wen, Tim Morrison, Derek Crane #DragonBoat #Teamwork #PAG
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