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Saichild manages a diversified portfolio of private equity investments across the Asia-Pacific Region. These includes both direct investments that are held and managed by our dedicated team as well as indirect exposures to companies through the fund solutions business. Portfolio companies operate in a range of sectors - financial services, investment management and real estate & consultancy.
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ABOUT
Letter from the CEO
To Our Valued Clients, Partners, and Colleagues,
As we close the year ended 31 December 2024, we reflect on a period of continued evolution and adaptation in a global environment shaped by both ongoing economic recalibration and rapid technological innovation, where Saichild Financial Holdings Limited has remained steadfast in its commitment to disciplined investing, robust risk management, and the pursuit of long-term sustainable value amid an ever-shifting landscape marked by geopolitical complexities, inflationary challenges, and accelerating digital transformation.
Throughout 2024, our investment approach continued to prioritize companies exhibiting strong fundamentals, resilient business models, and a clear capacity to adapt and lead in their respective industries, with particular focus on sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer essentials that are positioned to benefit from enduring secular trends and evolving market demands, while we maintained vigilance against macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties by carefully managing portfolio diversification and risk exposures.
Our private investment initiatives advanced meaningfully this year, as we deepened our engagement in high-conviction opportunities that complement our public market holdings and offer the potential for significant value creation through active partnership, operational support, and strategic alignment, all executed with the discipline and patience that have become hallmarks of our approach.
On the operational front, 2024 was marked by ongoing investments in enhancing our technological infrastructure, data analytics capabilities, and client communication platforms, ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of transparency, responsiveness, and partnership; concurrently, we have continued to foster a culture of excellence and innovation within our team, recognizing that our people are the greatest asset in executing our vision.
Financially, Saichild closed the year with Consolidated Capital Structure reaching USD422 million, reflecting a combination of strong investment performance, new capital commitments, and the trust and confidence of our clients and partners, which we regard as both a privilege and a responsibility as we move forward.
Looking ahead, we remain confident that our disciplined investment philosophy, rigorous risk oversight, and partnership-driven stewardship will enable us to navigate future uncertainties and capitalize on opportunities to create lasting value for our stakeholders.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all our clients, partners, and stakeholders for their unwavering support and look forward to advancing together on this journey of sustainable growth and shared success.
Paulus Saichild
Chief Executive Officer
$422M+
Approximate Committed Capital
88.1%
Employee-Invested Capital
15%
Return on Capital Deployed as of 2024
4
Location
A Year of Growth
Together, we have reached new heights—redefining success in the investment landscape. We celebrate our shared journey of growth, innovation, and lasting impact.
5.24%
Year-over-Year AUM growth (%)
15%
Return on Capital Deployed (ROCD)
20%
Average Internal Rate of Return
2.1x
Average Equity Multiple
100%
Employee Retention
Note:
1. The Consolidated Capital Structure of Saichild Financial Holdings Limited and CF&E Investments Group
2. The Consolidated Capital Structure now comprises 88.1% employee-invested capital
3. All financial declarations are to be lodged annually to the National Tax Service of Korea
4. Investment reports are available on request for our valued stakeholders
5. In USD (United State Dollars)
6. As of 31 December 2024

Onward 2025

