Private Equity Poised for More Deal Activity in Asia, Bain Says

Private equity deals in Asia Pacific are showing signs of recovery, with transaction volumes in the region climbing 11% to $176 billion last year and looking set to pick up further, according to global consultancy firm Bain & Co.

Deals in 2024 were larger, with buyout transactions accounting for more than half, Bain said in a report released Tuesday.

The share of buyout deals rose in markets which are traditionally more focused on growth transactions such as India, Southeast Asia and Greater China, the report showed.

Private equity deals in APAC last year included Blackstone Inc.’s purchase of Australian ...