Value Adding

Since its inception, SEAVI Advent has differentiated itself through a unique combination of elements:

• Broad Asian capabilities with global affiliation and international investment experience
• Local resources in targeted countries
• Strong industry knowledge in targeted sectors

These competitive advantages improve our ability to execute at all stages of the investment process-from identifying investment opportunities to supporting the development of portfolio companies and capitalizing on the most attractive exits.

Broad Asian capabilities with global affiliation and international investment experience
SEAVI Advent, coupled with its affiliation to Advent International, has one of the broadest reach of any private equity investor, with representation in many countries. Being a regional firm with international affiliations enhances our ability to identify trends that will create new opportunities, evaluate investments more intelligently and generate superior investment returns.

Local resources
SEAVI Advent in each of the markets in which it invests will have local nationals who understand the local environment, business practices and regulations. As a result, we are better able to generate proprietary deal flow, conduct in-depth due diligence, monitor investments and help grow our portfolio companies successfully.

Strong industry knowledge/sector strategy
We believe industry knowledge and operating experience are increasingly vital to ensure that companies implement their plans and achieve their goals. With our sector-focused investment approach, we have achieved success and leadership positions in each of our target industries.

Significant experience with international financial markets
SEAVI Advent is one of the most experienced Asian private equity investors in regional IPOs, having brought several companies public on the major stock exchanges in ASEAN. Further, Advent International has also brought over 130 companies public on various international stock exchanges.

How We Help

SEAVI Advent applies the full extent of its Asian and global resources to help portfolio companies achieve success. Here are just some of the ways we add value:

• Assisting with strategic planning and operational issues - Typically SEAVI Advent has held seats on the boards of portfolio companies. As a result of this experience and our industry and operating expertise, we are well-positioned to help companies address a range of issues related to product development, fund raising, partnership negotiations, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, management recruitment and implementation of appropriate financial systems and controls
   
• Expanding internationally -  With proprietary and affiliated operations in 14 countries, and a good understanding of local markets, we are uniquely qualified to help companies establish international marketing, distribution, manufacturing and sourcing capabilities.
   
• Forging alliances with corporate investors — Portfolio companies can look to SEAVI Advent for assistance in facilitating customer and strategic relationships with our corporate partners.
   
• Negotiating acquisitions - Some of our portfolio companies pursue acquisitions to expand their product lines, geographic reach or market positions. As a financial investor, SEAVI Advent has the ability and prestige to help identify, negotiate and finance such acquisitions for them.
   
• Establishing relationships with investment banks - SEAVI Advent has close working relationships with leading regional investment banks on IPOs, high-yield offerings and trade sales. We use our influence with these firms to insure that portfolio companies receive the best attention and most attractive terms in public equity and debt offerings and corporate sales.
   
• Identifying additional sources of capital - Our extensive contacts and clout in the private equity and investment banking communities enable us to help companies find the most attractive sources of additional capital.
   
• Preparing for IPOs - With a long history of IPOs on various stock exchanges, we have significant experience in positioning companies for public offerings. We offer assistance in strengthening financial management and controls, reorganizing boards of directors, identifying and choosing underwriters and negotiating terms of the offering.
   
• Seeking trade buyers - Sometimes a strategic sale is a more appropriate option for achieving shareholder value. SEAVI Advent has extensive experience in facilitating such exits, and with our global affiliation, is well positioned to attract international trade buyers for our investments, which can substantially enhance exit values. Foreign buyers often pay a strategic premium when the acquisition can be positioned to establish a foothold for the buyer in a new territory.