Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas) is a

private equity In the field of finance, the term private equity (PE) refers to investment funds, usually limited partnerships (LP), which buy and restructure financially weak companies that produce goods and provide services. A private-equity fund is both a ty ...

company owned by the Government of Malaysia. It was formed in 2009 to promote Bumiputera economic participation through the creation of innovative companies and to advance the private equity industry in Malaysia. Ekuinas manages funds worth in excess of RM3 billion which have interests in six core sectors: retail food and beverages,

fast-moving consumer goods Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), also known as consumer packaged goods (CPG), are products that are sold quickly and at a relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable household goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, cand ...

oil and gas A fossil fuel is a hydrocarbon-containing material formed naturally in the Earth's crust from the remains of dead plants and animals that is extracted and burned as a fuel. The main fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels ...

, services,

education Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty. Va ...

and healthcare. Among the companies and institutions which Ekuinas funds have substantial shareholdings are Alliance Cosmetics Group, ILMU Education Group, Icon Offshore Berhad, Orkim Sdn Bhd, and the Malaysian franchises of Manhattan Fish Market and

Tony Roma's Romacorp Inc., which doing business as, does business as Tony Roma's, is an American casual dining chain restaurant specializing in Ribs (food), baby back ribs. The first location was established by the founder, Tony Roma, in 1972 in North Miami ...

. Ekuinas reported a gross portfolio return of RM591.3 million for its Ekuinas Direct (Tranche I) Fund which translates to a gross annualised Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 14.8% and a net annualised IRR of 10.9% in 2015.

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* 2009 establishments in Malaysia Private equity firms of Malaysia Companies based in Petaling Jaya Financial services companies established in 2009 Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia) Privately held companies of Malaysia Malaysian companies established in 2009 {{Malaysia-company-stub