Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation—inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

BCG's Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) Practice Area works with the world’s largest investment firms, serving six client segments: Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Infrastructure & Real Estate funds, Family Offices, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Plans. In leveraging the firm's sector as well as functional experts across disciplines such as digital, technology, and operations we are adding value at every step of the investment life cycle - from transaction services to transformative profit improvement programs for portfolio companies to successful exit support.

In close teaming with leading global investors we address their most pressing strategic and operational questions on topics such as investment strategy, operating models, and governance. We also support the fund’s transformational and operational-improvement efforts, including digitization and initiatives in IT, finance, and business support functions.

KPMG Malaysia

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 153 countries and territories and have 207,000 people working in member firms around the world. The history of KPMG in Malaysia can be traced back to 1928, and the firm has grown to be a part of the global success of KPMG's international network of member firms.

KPMG’s Private Equity (PE) group brings together our transaction advisory, deal origination, M&A and tax professionals who work full time on deals for the private equity funds. They combine industry specific skills with a deep understanding of the requirements of private equity funds as they search out the value enhancing attributes of each deal. 

We have the proficiency to support the full lifecycle of PE funds, whether it is investing in new assets, managing your portfolio, raising funds, exit planning or advising on proposed regulation. Our professionals work closely with the management of portfolio companies, embedding ‘best practices’ and helping build value prior to exit. Depending on the exit route, we also help prepare companies for IPO or manage the sale process.

Reflecting the needs of the current times, our PE group is experienced in providing a range of services to nurture portfolio companies to create value. The wide range of post deal services include statutory and internal audit; risk assessment and corporate governance; IT advisory; corporate restructuring and cost optimization approaches.

In Malaysia, the support we provide to the Private Equity segment is provided out of KPMG Deal Advisory Sdn. Bhd., a company incorporated under Malaysian law and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.

KWAP

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan)("KWAP") or the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) was established on 1st March 2007 under the Retirement Fund Act 2007(Act 662) replacing the repealed Pensions Trust Fund Act 1991 (Act 454).

The Pensions Trust Fund Act 1991 (Act 454) was enacted to assist the Federal Government in funding its pension liability. With the enactment of this Act, the Pensions Trust Fund was established on 1 June 1991 with a launching grant of RM500 million from the Federal Government. The Pensions Trust Fund was administered by the Pensions Trust Fund Council with the Accountant General of Malaysia being responsible for the day to day administration and management of the affairs of the Pensions Trust Fund.

With the incorporation of KWAP, all powers, functions, activities, assets and liabilities of the Pensions Trust Fund were taken over in totality by KWAP.

Objective

The objective of KWAP is to manage the fund (“the Fund”) established under Section 13 of Retirement Fund Act 2007 (Act 662) towards achieving optimum returns on its investments. The Fund shall be applied towards assisting the Federal Government in financing its pension liability.

Functions

The functions of KWAP are as follows:

• Management of contributions from the Federal Government, Statutory Bodies, Local Authorities and other Agencies; and
• Administration, management and investment of the Fund in equity, fixed income securities, money market instruments and other forms of investments as permitted under the Retirement Fund Act 2007 (Act 662); and
• Management and payment of pension.

Navis Capital Partners

Navis Capital Partners was founded in 1998 in order to make private equity investments in buyouts, recapitalisations and financial restructurings in Asia, particularly on enterprises with a strong presence in Southeast Asia. 

Navis acquires control of its portfolio companies. Since its founding, Navis has made over 75 controlling investments most of which have been completed with little reliance on acquisition finance. All Navis’ companies are leaders or near leaders in their fields. Industries/segments in which Navis has invested include food processing, fast food/casual dining, industrial products, fast moving consumer goods, outdoor advertising, auto rentals, consultancy and professional services, amongst others. 

The firm contributes both capital and management expertise to its portfolio companies with the objective of directing strategic, operational and financial improvements, typically through initiatives that drive growth, margin improvement and asset efficiency. Navis’ investment model places a low reliance on leverage to drive its equity returns. 

The firm manages several private and public equity capital commitments totaling ~USD 5 billion, and whose investors include a number of well-known US, European, Middle Eastern and Asian commercial and investment banks, pension funds, insurance companies, corporations, foundations, as well as a number of high net worth individuals and family offices. Navis has one of the largest private equity professional team in Asia, comprising more than 70 individuals, supported by 40 administrative staff, in six offices across the region. 

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) was established on 17 March 1978 as one of the instruments of the New Economic Policy (NEP) to re-engineer the economic imbalance in Malaysia and enhance Bumiputera economic participation via equity investments. Through its various unit trust funds, PNB has enabled the sharing of corporate wealth with all Malaysians by delivering consistent, competitive returns over the years to its unit holders.

Over the last four decades, PNB has grown to become one of Malaysia’s largest fund management companies with an investment portfolio which covers strategic investments in leading Malaysian corporates, global equity, private investments and real estate.

PwC Malaysia

PwC Malaysia: Inspiring trust in business

PwC works with a range of clients – global companies, public sector entities, growing businesses and up-and-coming entrepreneurs. We believe we have a role to play in nation building and inspiring trust in Corporate Malaysia. With our assurance, tax, deals and consulting services, we help our clients succeed through both buoyant and challenging economic environments. And with technology changing the way we work, we'll help you tap into the right opportunities in the digital landscape. Whether it’s innovating, building trust, or giving your shareholders more value, we’ll support you in your growth ambitions.

Wong & Partners

Wong & Partners is a Malaysian law firm dedicated to providing solution-oriented legal services to its clients. As a member firm of Baker McKenzie International, we bring a unique combination of local knowledge and global experience to every matter. Since its establishment in 1998, Wong & Partners has grown steadily and now consists of 19 partners and more than 50 associates. The Firm’s lawyers are able to deliver comprehensive and integrated advice to clients, and are trusted by respected domestic and multinational corporations for their needs in Malaysia and throughout Asia. The Firm’s lawyers are committed to helping clients apply industry-specific, innovative and practical solutions.

MVCJ

The Malaysian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (MVCA) was formed in 1995. The organisation comprises leading and active players in the venture capital and private equity industry.

Its mission is to promote and develop the venture capital and private equity industry in Malaysia, and advocates policies that enhance the environment for venture capital and private equity activities. It also serves as the authorised platform for members to express their views to policy makers in resolving issues and removing obstacles that impede the growth of the venture capital and private equity industry.

Among others, the Association also strives to:

•stimulate the promotion, research and analysis of venture capital in Malaysia and in other countries.

•promote cooperation among members, to encourage joint efforts and business undertakings among members as well as to provide a regular forum for the exchange of views amongst members.

•develop and encourage the highest standard of professional ethics in the venture capital industry.

Activities of MVCA include:

•Conferences and symposiums on venture capital and issues directly or indirectly related to it.

•Regular forum among members on the latest issues pertaining to venture capital.

•Conduct dialogues and make presentations to any governmental or public authorities or bodies on behalf of the members on regulatory issues and formation of new venture activities.

•Collaboration with foreign venture capital association for the advancement of the venture capital industry in Malaysia.

For more information, please visit our website at www.mvca.org.my