Approach
Hands-on approach
The i4hi approach focuses on analysing and realising the improvement potential in its portfolio companies. Together with the existing talent in the company, strategies are developed and implemented. The skills and experience of the i4hi team complements the existing sector and technical expertise in order to take the company to the next level. i4hi support, in particular during the first phase of participation, is mostly structured through management participation of one of the i4hi partners. Through this intensive cooperation, i4hi can experience the strengths and dynamics of the company and, consequently, can generate fresh perspectives:
* Broader view of the company’s potential within its strategic environment
* Extra expertise and manpower to implement improvements at a strategic level and in routine operations
* Introduction of an entrepreneurial spirit focussed on getting things done
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Suitable approach for non-standard situations
Most private equity investors focus on larger investment targets and tend to avoid complex situations, as these are perceived as being too risky. However, in many situations, significant value creation can be achieved, provided that there is extra strategic, financial and commercial support, combined with organisational restructuring. It is in these situations that the i4hi approach is most effective.
Investment commitment and horizon
The i4hi partners always invest with their own capital and make their own investment decisions. In the case of larger financial commitments however, i4hi is closely allied to certain other private equity investors. i4hi does not work with fund structures and is therefore flexible with regards to its exit strategy. If investments continue to provide good value creation potential, i4hi is not under pressure to withdraw. Rather, it can choose to continue with companies that it knows well (for example, i4hi has been the majority shareholder of Ecoforte-Yparex for more than ten years).
