MBK Partners

MBK Partners is a leading private equity investment firm based in Beijing, China, established in 2005. It specializes in buyout investments with a focus on the North Asia market, including Greater China, Japan, and Korea. The firm primarily targets companies across various sectors, such as telecommunications, media, financial services, healthcare, retail, technology, heavy industrials, and logistics. By leveraging its extensive regional expertise, MBK Partners aims to foster growth and create value in its portfolio companies.

Jay Bu

Partner

Youngsoo Cha

Managing Director and Operating Partner

Mavis Chang

Controller and Managing Director

Jonathan Cheng

Managing Director and Head of Trading

Yon Sog Choi

Managing Director

Junho Chun

Managing Director and Controller

Shunichiro Fujino

Vice President

Lei Han

Managing Director

Hideyuki Hidaka

Vice President

Jackie Ho

Director

Daisuke Ikeda

Partner

Yuma Ito

Associate

Ken Kagasa

Partner

Tetsuya Kaneko

Managing Director

Michael Kim

Co-Founder and Partner

Kwang Il Kim

Partner

Jeonghwan Kim

Partner

Stephen Le

Partner

Jinha Lee

Partner

In Kyung Lee

Partner and CFO

Jason Liu

Managing Director and Head of China

Bryan Min

Partner and COO

Shinichi Mochida

Operating Partner

Joo Ho Moon

Partner and Head of Korea for Special Situations

Byungok Na

Director

Tamon Nonaka

Managing Director and Head of Japan for Special Situations

Jee Seon Oh

Senior Associate

Tae Hyun Park

Partner

Jun Xu

Managing Director

Jong-Ha (James) Yoon

Partner

Hongfei Yu

Partner

Chris Yun

Senior Associate

Ziqi Zhang

Senior Associate

Kuan Zhang

Senior Associate

Rachel Zhao

Director

Jong-Ha Yoon Ph.D

Partner

7 past transactions

CAR

Post in 2020
CAR Inc. is a prominent car and fleet rental service provider based in Beijing, China, catering to both individual and corporate customers. The company offers a range of services, including short-term and long-term car rentals, replacement rentals, and financial leasing. It also provides value-added services such as 24/7 roadside assistance, auto insurance, one-way rentals, vehicle delivery, GPS navigation, and child seat services. Additionally, CAR Inc. engages in vehicle parking management, auto repair, consulting, and the sale of used cars. As of the end of 2018, the company operated over 1,000 service locations across 118 cities in China, including major urban centers and airports. Established in 2007, CAR Inc. has built a robust service network that supports diverse customer needs, ensuring convenience and safety in driving experiences. The company has received multiple accolades for its services, including recognition at the 29th Summer Olympic Games, and has been acknowledged for its potential and business model in various industry evaluations.

Daesung Industrial Gases

Acquisition in 2017
Daesung Industrial Gases Co., Ltd. is a leading producer of industrial and specialty gases in South Korea, primarily serving the semiconductor and petrochemical industries. The company offers a variety of gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and hydrogen, as well as ultra-high purity and standard gases. Daesung provides gas distribution through pipeline and on-site systems and designs, produces, and distributes gas facilities and equipment such as gas generation systems, cryogenic equipment, and gas analyzers. In addition to its product offerings, Daesung delivers engineering services that encompass technical planning, process design, procurement, and construction works. Founded in 1979 and based in Seoul, Daesung operates as a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The company was previously known as Daesung Sanso Co., Ltd. before rebranding in March 2004.

Accordia Golf

Acquisition in 2016
Accordia Golf Co., Ltd. commenced golf course operation in 2002 to create a new direction for golf in Japan based on the concept of “It’s a new game,” which regards golf as a sport that can be played casually. The company has been providing a golf course operation service in line with its new brand strategy since 2003.

The Wharf Holdings

Post in 2016
Founded in 1886, The Wharf (Holdings) Limited (Stock code: 4) is a premier company with HK$391.2 billion of consolidated assets and a strategic focus on property and infrastructure in Hong Kong and the Mainland. It is a subsidiary of Wheelock and Company Limited (Stock code: 20). Backed by a long standing mission of “Building for Tomorrow” and a distinguished track record, 2012 marked a record year for Wharf. The Group’s strong value creation ability and product leadership in new and existing projects are evidenced by and culminated in a record financial performance in 2012 — a return on Shareholder’s equity of 21% and an increase in core profit by 37% to HK$11 billion, nearly four times the value of the entire Company in 1982. Following 2012’s exceptional positive results, the Group continued delivering a solid financial performance recording a core profit of HK$5,683 million in the first half of 2013. Compared to the corresponding period in previous years, this represents a 5% increase from 2012 and a 56% from 2011 or 59% from the average for the past 5 years.

Accordia Golf

Funding Round in 2016
Accordia Golf Co., Ltd. commenced golf course operation in 2002 to create a new direction for golf in Japan based on the concept of “It’s a new game,” which regards golf as a sport that can be played casually. The company has been providing a golf course operation service in line with its new brand strategy since 2003.

Homeplus

Acquisition in 2015
Homeplus Co., Ltd. operates in the retail business in South Korea. It owns and operates 106 hypermarkets and 492 direct management home plus express shops that sell food and non-food products. The company was formerly known as Samsung Tesco Company Ltd. and changed its name to Homeplus Co., Ltd. in 2011. Homeplus Co., Ltd. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

ING Life Korea

Acquisition in 2013
ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin, offering banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services to meet the needs of a broad customer base. Going forward, we will concentrate on our position as an international retail, direct and commercial bank, while creating an optimal base for an independent future for our insurance and investment management operations.
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