Investment Strategy 

• We define strategies for market entry and/or expansion that are tailored to meet clients’ financial and ESG objectives. Objectives for the Operate and Exit phases of the investment are important drivers of the Entry strategy, as well as other considerations such as investment horizon, geographic scope, investment method, scale, risk factors, and end use market exposure.

• We maintain detailed, up-to-date market intelligence on asset ownership and a pipeline of potential asset sales and targets.

Investment Manager and Property Manager Selection

• Depending on client objectives, we assist with investment manager selection or the development of suitable internal management structures. 

• We help identify and select the most suitable property management options.

Deal sourcing and Transaction Project Management

• We source deals by staying informed of transaction activity in the Asia Pacific region through our industry network including the major and boutique investment banks and M&A advisors.

• With extensive experience in the project management of buy and sell-side deals, we help clients complete large and complex timberland transactions.

Acquisition Support and Due Diligence

• We have developed a comprehensive approach to due diligence focused on identifying value opportunities and potential risk factors.

• Our flexible and robust forest and financial modeling systems are used to evaluate potential acquisition opportunities. These systems allow us to quickly identify insights and potential alpha created by alternative structuring options, valuation methodologies, and forest product price forecasts.

Legal Structuring and Financing

• We support clients with the selection and engagement of expert in-country legal, tax, and investment banking advisors. 

Governance

• We guide clients through the establishment of effective governance structures that are key to optimising performance, managing risk, and achieving alignment across the property, fund, and investor interface.