We focus on growth as the primary driver of returns. Our expertise in diversified sectors provides broad investment flexibility, allowing us to shift resources quickly in changing market conditions in order to find the most advantageous risk/reward profile for our investments. That flexibility also extends to creative ways of structuring individual investments. Our goal, always, is to structure deals that put companies in the best position to succeed.

We invest in control and non-control as well as leveraged and non-leveraged investments. That leaves us free to pursue attractive companies and industries without constraints related to ownership requirements and the use of financial leverage. While we take a strong leadership role throughout the life of the investment, we rely on the management team for the day-to-day operational control of the company.

It’s a philosophy of mutual respect. We treat others as we like to be treated.

Our formula for choosing winning investments is simple:
  • Experienced, effective and committed management.
  • Industries and markets which are growing and/or fragmented – and attractive
    for consolidation.
  • A distinct and defensible market position.
  • Well-considered plans for the productive use of Fund capital.
  • Attractive opportunities for liquidity in a three to seven year time period.

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