The Hillhouse team stands with residents of Wuhan as they collectively combat the coronavirus. Our team and our portfolio companies, including those in the healthcare community, have initiated efforts to deliver aid and information to the affected areas. Here are some examples.
Updates
Hillhouse-backed Woowa Bros Announces Sale to Germany’s Delivery Hero
In December 2019, Hillhouse portfolio company Woowa Brothers, the operator of South Korea’s dominant food delivery platform “Baedal Minjok”, announced a deal with Germany’s Delivery Hero, in a move focused on global expansion in Asia. The combined business helps create the largest food delivery platform globally, outside of China.
Lei Zhang Discusses the Future of Capitalism at Bloomberg New Economy Panel
In November 2019, Hillhouse’s Lei Zhang spoke as a panelist on the future of capitalism at Bloomberg’s New Economy Forum. He discussed how technology could be used as an “equalizer” rather than a “disrupter” to enable long-term success for businesses.
BeiGene Announces Global Strategic Oncology Collaboration with Amgen
In October 2019, BeiGene and Amgen announced a global strategic oncology collaboration for the commercialization of a series of Amgen’s cancer drugs in China and the development of 20 oncology assets in Amgen’s pipeline to be sold globally. The BeiGene-Amgen cooperation represents the largest ever US-China cross-border biotech transaction.
Topsports, the Sportswear Division of Belle, Raises $1 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
In October 10, 2019, Topsports listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising $1 billion in proceeds. Topsports’ listing represents one of the largest IPOs in the region in 2019. Despite a rocky macro environment, the quality of the Topsports business and the differentiation of Hillhouse’s tech-enabled approach impressed investors.
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Raises $1 billion in Hong Kong IPO
On June 14, 2019, Hansoh listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising roughly $1 billion in proceeds. The IPO was a resounding success, pricing in what are currently choppy equity market conditions.
Hillhouse Contributes to the Annual Internet Trends Report
Every year, Hillhouse contributes in-depth research to the highly anticipated “Internet Trends Report.” As has been the case for the past few years, the firm prepares a dedicated section on trends in China. Here are the highlights from the 2019 report.
Hillhouse Capital Announces Acquisition of Loch Lomond Group
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.
Investor’s Business Daily: Zoom Stock Soars As Company’s IPO Hauls In $752 Million
Shares of Zoom Video Communications (ZOOM) began trading on April 18, 2019 with an initial public offering that raised $752 million, as the stock initially soared more than 80%.
There is Only One True Moat in the World
In April 2019, Hillhouse Capital hosted a summit featuring leading entrepreneurs and institutional investors to discuss the future of business innovation and value creation. During the summit, Lei Zhang, founder and CEO of Hillhouse Capital, gave a speech entitled “Let the Miracle Creator Create another Miracle”. He said that there is only one moat in the world, which is entrepreneurs constantly innovating and creating long-term value.