MBK Partners

Profile

MBK Partners was co-founded by Michael B. Kim in 2005. Today, the independent private equity firm is the largest in North Asia, managing over $33 billion in assets. More than 100 investment professionals and 138 employees work in offices located in North Asian metropolitan hubs: Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing.

The firm's primary acquisitions and investments consist of industry-leading companies spanning across logistics, consumer/retail, healthcare, financial services, technology, and others. MBK Partners employs two strategies: Buyouts and Special Situations. Buyouts involve purchasing subsidiary businesses through corporate divestitures, completing strategic buyer partnerships, privatizing publicly listed companies and promoting growth through add-on acquisitions. Special Situations invests in limited-capital companies struggling with their stage of development, industry cycles, or market inefficiency.

MBK Partners was recognized as one of TIME's World's Best Companies in 2024. This follows its 2023 distinction as the Firm of the Year in Korea, awarded by Private Equity International's Private Equity Awards.

Typical investment size: $300 million to $1 billion. Exit strategies: trade sales, IPO and market exits, and leveraged recapitalizations.

FAQ
Where is MBK Partners located? MBK Partners has offices in Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing.
What is MBK Partners' geographical focus of investments? MBK Partners invests in Korea, Japan, and China.
What is the usual amount of MBK Partners' investment? MBK Partners usually invests $300 million to $1 billion.