Crescent Point Capital Management (CGCM) is a private equity firm that invests in growth-oriented companies in Asia.
The firm was founded in 2003 by Johan Pålsson and Michael Sim. CGCM has offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.CGCM has a focus on investing in consumer companies across the larger Southeast Asia markets and China.
The firm has a long-term investment horizon and seeks to partner with management teams to build category-leading companies.CGCM has a strong track record of success.
The firm has invested in over 50 companies and has achieved an average internal rate of return of over 20%.
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CGCM’s portfolio companies include some of the leading consumer brands in Asia, such as BreadTalk, Golden Gate Restaurant Group, and Shangri-La Asia.In June 2023, CGCM was acquired by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager.
The acquisition will allow CGCM to expand its reach and scale its investment activities.Here are some of the firm’s most notable investments:
- BreadTalk: A Singapore-based bakery chain with over 2,000 stores in Asia.
- Golden Gate Restaurant Group: A Hong Kong-based restaurant chain with over 1,000 restaurants in Asia.
- Shangri-La Asia: A Singapore-based hotel chain with over 100 hotels in Asia.
- PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk: An Indonesian retail conglomerate with over 10,000 stores.
- PT Unilever Indonesia: An Indonesian consumer goods company with over 40 brands.
