Shipbuilding Focused Private Equity Firms

Interests: A sale of a subsidiary that no longer fits the strategy is mostly more efficient than its independent liquidation. This is the case whenever liquidation costs are higher than the income from the sale of assets. A potential conflict with employees, the works council or labour unions will also be omitted. A sale can also be used for an advantage in the press (Independent continuation of business while preserving jobs was made possible through the sale” versus “job loss and protests on the factory shut- down). We can realize deals within several weeks. We generally take majority shareholdings, as we want to share as active shareholders in shaping the development of the companies under our management and also want to be able to act in a potential crisis situation. Our target companies ideally fulfil the following participation criteria: • Excellent market position in a niche market. • Company background with a long tradition, leading in terms of the band and/or products. • Exclusively “old economy”, preferably with corporate group history. • Experienced management team or the tangible possibility to install such Additionally, there should be an experienced employee base with low fluctuation. • The operative business continues, high fluctuation among customers and/or suppliers has not begun yet. • Sales revenues of 10 million euro or more are earned, the financial result is making a loss and a restructuring process has not been initiated yet.

Interests: Profitable companies in niche industries such as high-tech, robotics, consumer goods, cosmetics, advanced industrials, food and beverage, med-tech and biotech.

Interests: We seek distressed manufacturing companies. Would like to see the business teaser and CIM.

Interests: We seek distressed manufacturing companies. Would like to see the business teaser and CIM.

Interests: Actively pursuing investment opportunities in companies where we can add value and help the business grow over time. We realize the importance of management in any business and look to partner with current or new management teams in order to improve the overall performance of the business and enhance value. We also know that companies often need time to achieve their complete potential and we are very patient investors with no set transaction time horizon. In our investment strategy, we are very flexible and can tailor investments to satisfy all parties requirements.

Interests: We typically invest in middle market companies and partner with companies, at any stage of their growth. We can move quickly on both due diligence and closing.

Interests: We are a private equity fund with a dedicated focus on two key areas: acquiring control investments and targeting businesses within Asia or global enterprises that have significant connections to Asia.

Interests: Free cash flow, high return on invested capital, robust end markets and strong market position.

Interests: Mid-sized growth companies with an India focus.

Interests: Metal fabrication/any metal companies that are in local. Would like to understand the business model and the CIM.

Interests: Looking for B2B businesses in the US or Canada only with.

Interests: Through our buy & build acquisition strategy, we are operationally focused value investors looking to accelerate growth and assist firms scale. We typically prefer situations where sellers are willing to retain a meaningful equity stake thereby creating a true partnership dynamic. The company should have revenues of revenues of USD $20 million to USD $200 million and EBITDA of up to USD $20 million.

Interests: Strong earnings, strong management team, growth opportunities.

Interests: We are looking to invest in businesses across a wide range of industries in the United States. These industries include coal, integrated oil and gas, oil & gas exploration and production, freight & logistics, apparel stores, electronic equipment, energy, industrial, finance, healthcare, technology, building, construction and maintenance, food & beverage, retail shops, education, logistics, media, travel & leisure, textiles, and business services.

Interests: We specialize in investing in growth and turnaround situations. We work alongside management and operations teams and provide strategic direction & operational support. We also leverage our deep industry network to add value to our portfolio companies.