Investment strategy
Acquisition characteristics
- Non-core division of larger corporations, turnaround and complex situations
- Headquartered in Europe
- Typical revenues range between 10 m€ to 100 m€
- EBITDA below industry average, break even or negative
- Industry agnostic
Target characteristics
- Leader companies on niche market with strong undisputed reputation
- Entry barriers and technical excellence based on industry-leading R&D capabilities
- Recurring revenues and blue chip customer base
- Rationalization and optimization opportunities
Value Creation
- Operations and finance support
- Network of dedicated operating executives fill C-level roles on interim-to-permanent basis
- Develop pre-acquisition, detailed business plan for post-investment value creation
- Identify management personnel best suited for needs of business and augment and / or replace as necessary
- Institute disciplined monitoring and controls (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Create shared vision with management to transform business divisions into stand-alone entities
Transaction capability
- Divest quickly, with certainty and confidentiality
- Improve shareholder value
- Protect brand equity
- Safeguard customers and employees
- Ensure a timely and seamless transaction