| We are active,
value-added investors who are
committed to working closely with
our portfolio companies to help
them achieve their growth objectives.
While we are intrinsically motivated
to help our companies succeed
and derive great satisfaction
from helping our companies land
new business or close a strategic
acquisition, we are also extrinsically
motivated to do so. We make money
the same way our entrepreneurs
and management teams do: by building
great companies and creating shareholder
value.
We believe that a prerequisite to establishing close, value-added relationships with our portfolio companies is having a long-term, patient investment approach. Our investment holding period is typically 3 to 7 years, with our longest investment exceeding ten years.
To ensure our ability to spend as much time as necessary with each of our portfolio companies, we purposely limit the number of investments we make each year. The target range of Board seats for each of our general partners is 3 to 5.
Although we actively work with our portfolio companies, we don’t meddle in the day to day management of those companies. Rather, we serve as a resource to our management teams to ensure that they have the support they need to execute brilliantly. Olympus provides expertise and assistance in the areas of:
Mergers, acquisitions and divestitures
We can help with every step of the M&A lifecycle including: 1) mapping out an acquisition strategy; 2) identifying, approaching, evaluating and valuing acquisition targets; 3) conducting due diligence; 4) negotiating deal structure and terms; 5) negotiating legal documents; 6) financing and closing the deal; and 7) helping with post-closing integration issues.
Capital market and capital structure decisions
We work with our companies to determine the right time to raise additional capital and the optimal capital structure. We then facilitate subsequent rounds of private capital financings, senior and subordinated debt financings, and public equity offerings.
Long-term strategic planning
We assist management in evaluating the industry landscape, exploiting competitive advantages, and focusing on the fastest growing and most profitable business opportunities.
Operational planning
We help management to establish near-term, tactical priorities, ensuring that resources are optimally deployed to maximize company performance.
New business development
We are involved in a wide array of business development activities for our portfolio companies including: 1) helping to identify new sales channels; 2) leveraging our network of contacts to introduce potential channel partners; 3) conducting meetings with potential partners; and 4) helping to structure and negotiate the partnership relationships.
Budgeting and Financial Analysis
We provide assistance to management during the budget process and serve as an analytical resource which management can utilize in making complex financial decisions.
Recruiting
We work with management to address the personnel needs of the organization and then help to find the right people by leveraging our network of contacts and coordinating the activities of third party search firms.
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