• Conduct detailed industry and company research based on the specified criteria, including substantial desktop research, in order to identify investment opportunities;
• Initiation and participation in marketing and business development activities by preparing presentation materials and approaching target companies;
• Execution of M&A transactions, including business analysis, financial modelling and valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation.

The core business of Essence Cross-Border Investment Banking Department includes:

• Execution of investments for the cross-border private equity fund which focuses on European “hidden champion” SME companies.  The fund provides value creation opportunities by delivering the Chinese market;
• M&A advisory covering both buy-side / sell-side and inbound / outbound transaction, supporting both Chinese clients in developing overseas growth strategies and European clients gaining better access to China.