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China's retail and related services sector recorded 29 private equity investment transactions valued at a combined $1.05 billion in the first half of 2012, down 68% and up 10% respectively from the same period a year ago, according to ChinaVenture. Value per transaction surged 341% to $36.13 million.
Breakdown in % by Industries
Industry / Share of Investment Amount / Share of Number of Transactions
Apparel & shoes: 45% / 10%
Hotels: 18% / 14%
Food & beverages: 7% / 24%
Franchising: 6% / 3%
Fast moving consumer goods: 6% / 7%
Education: 5% / 17%
Jewelry: 5% / 7%
Restaurants: 4% / 7%
Retail: 3% / 7%
Tourism: <1% / 3%
Top 3 Transactions in 1H 2012:
February 9: L Capital and Citic PE invested a total of $200 million in Ochirly, a womenswear retailer.
January 11: Lunar Capital invested $100 million in Yeehoo, an infant clothing retailer.
March 5: CSM Group and Shenzhen Capital Group invested a total of $40.53 million in Tian Di Yi Hao, vinegar drink maker.
@2011 China Economy @ The China Perspective.
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