“一进一退”创两项纪录，PAG的中国图景才刚刚展开

Core Insights - PAG has set two industry records in the Chinese private equity market over the past year, leading a controlling investment in Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management for over 60 billion, marking the largest single investment in Chinese PE history, and achieving the largest exit transaction with the core business of Yingde Gas [2][3] Part 01: "Exit" - A Textbook Case of Buy and Build - PAG's operations with Yingde Gas exemplify a textbook-level "Buy and Build" case, starting with the privatization at a cost of 10 billion HKD in 2017, followed by management optimization and strategic acquisitions [5][6] - EBITDA increased from approximately 2.6 billion in 2016 to nearly 7 billion in 2023, with annual profits surpassing 3 billion [5][6] Part 02: "Entry" - Resilient Turnaround - PAG's investment in Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management began in 2021 with a Pre-IPO investment of 5.3 billion USD, where PAG contributed 2.8 billion USD [8][9] - In 2024, PAG led a new consortium to complete a transaction valued at 66 billion RMB, becoming the largest shareholder of the newly formed "Xinda Alliance" [10][11] Part 03: Why PAG? - PAG is one of the few funds capable of executing large-scale acquisitions in China, demonstrating extreme discipline and resilience in its acquisition style [14][15] - The core team has an average tenure of 8-9 years, ensuring deep engagement and long-term support for portfolio companies [15][16] Part 04: Core Market, Core Configuration, Core Position - Despite macroeconomic challenges, PAG continues to invest decisively in the Chinese market, launching its first RMB fund with a size of 3.1 billion, focusing on M&A transactions [18][19] - PAG believes that local capital should drive the private equity sector in China, as the domestic market presents significant opportunities [19][20] Part 06: A Strategy of Special Opportunities and Distressed Restructuring - PAG's approach involves identifying opportunities in distressed situations, as seen in both Yingde Gas and Wanda Commercial Management cases [31][32] - The firm emphasizes understanding the business logic and cash flow sustainability of investments, rather than solely focusing on technological advancements [30][32] Part 07: PAG's Local Perspective - The current macroeconomic environment, characterized by lower interest rates, creates favorable conditions for M&A investments in China [35][36] - The Chinese M&A market remains largely untapped by financial investors, presenting a "blue ocean" opportunity for firms like PAG [38][39]