Partners with management

Accent’s core investment principles are based on dedicated partnerships with management teams in its portfolio companies. Accent seeks to create value through committed ownership and targeting strategic and operational improvements. We have a unique "findustrial" approach and a demonstrated record of delivering superior returns over time.

Accent’s model for value creation is characterized by a careful approach to investment selection, a drive for excellence and a committed ownership mindset. Accent’s disciplined investing involves multiple deal sourcing channels, careful analysis, thorough due diligence and a clear post acquisition plan.

Setting mutual long-term goals with portfolio company management is a critical factor in successfully creating value. This might include actions that require several years to materialize, such as strategic add-on acquisitions, aggressive organic growth or establishing an international sales organization. Accent provides committed ownership and support to portfolio company management and encourages a hands-on operational approach to problem solving.

Key elements in a corporate agenda include a basic approach to secure competitiveness by reducing complexity, streamlining processes, reducing cost levels and ensuring an appropriate financial structure. Growth and development are encouraged by exploiting expansion into new markets, investments in product development and other organic growth initiatives.