March 28, 2019

FIVE Capital

Key investment considerations

All investments have different attributes, but our investments will typically include the following main characteristics:

Buy-out features

  • SME’s with revenues between DKK 25-100 million and EBITDA/EBIT between DKK 5-10 million
  • Company well positioned in its niche segment
  • Solid and stable cash-flow
  • Majority positions typically structured as leveraged buyouts (Newco structure)

Growth capital features

  • Proven technology growth companies with revenues and (or close to) cash-flow positive
  • Owners seeking new active partner with capital and knowledge to take company to the next level

Investment situations

  • Owner-led or family owned businesses seeking a generational change
  • Management buyouts/buyins
  • Industrial niche companies
  • Corporate spin-outs
  • Owners seeking capital, access to large network and active partner