In June 2019, Hillhouse announced that it is partnering with the management team from Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s most historic and iconic whisky producers, to acquire Loch Lomond Group.
Retail
Belle International Leverages Technology to Boost Singles Day Sales
When Belle International announced it was accepting a buyout offer in April of 2017 from a consortium led by Hillhouse, management highlighted the need to improve its online and tech-driven offer. Less than two years later the company showed how serious it was during the massive Singles Day shopping event.
Hillhouse and VMG Announce Agreement to Invest Together in Consumer Brands with Strong Global Potential
Hillhouse and VMG Partners announced a strategic partnership to invest together in innovative consumer brands with differentiated offerings looking to expand their global reach. The two companies have allocated up to $100 million toward investments in high-potential brands in the sector.
Meituan Raises $4B in Hong Kong IPO
In one of the biggest IPOs of the year, Meituan, China’s largest online services e-commerce platform, listed in Hong Kong on September 20, 2018, raising more than $4 billion.
Hillhouse-led Consortium Takes Belle International Private for $6.8B
On April 28, 2017, footwear and apparel retailer Belle International announced a privatization offer for $6.8 billion by a group of buyers led by Hillhouse. Belle, which distributes some of the biggest names in international sportswear, including Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well as several highly popular Chinese brands that it makes itself, said that the move was a way to increase its competitiveness in the online space.
JD.com Raises $1.9B in Nasdaq’s Biggest IPO of 2014
In Nasdaq’s biggest listing of 2014, JD.com raised $1.9 billion from the public markets, in addition to a concurrent private placement from Tencent.