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Survey: Private equity-backed companies perform better in China
PEI Asia 

A recent Bain & Company study indicates that private equity-backed companies in China register a higher growth in revenue and profits than their listed equivalents. The survey found companies receiving private equity funding achieved a 3 percent higher revenue growth rate than listed companies from 2002 to 2008. They also posted a 39 percent average increase in profits compounded annually as compared with a 25 percent increase reported by listed companies.
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Growth in a slower-growth China
Far Eastern Economic Review 

For retailers and consumer products companies, capturing one's share of a slower-growth China starts by understanding that competitive position and industry stability dictate how to plot your moves. And as growth accelerates, it requires carefully seeking out the pockets of opportunity that have replaced a booming free-for-all.

What do Asia's executives really think about the crisis?
Bangkok Post 

Asia's executives believe they waited too long to respond to the global downturn. And they are betting on international growth and innovation to overcome the financial crisis. These are just two of the findings from Bain & Company's survey of executive views on business trends and management tools.

PE firms should build up on sector expertise
Business Times Singapore 

Private equity firms that use the downturn to identify and build relationships with sector-leading companies should be well positioned to pull away from their rivals coming out of the downturn.

Loyal customers help companies win market share in downturn
The Edge 

Loyal customers cost less to serve. They concentrate spending with companies they trust. And they help stretch marketing dollars through word-of-mouth referrals. The powerful advantages of customer loyalty help explain why the biggest changes in market share occur during downturns.

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