Our Investment Strategy

We have a strong track record of acquiring from large groups seeking to dispose of non-core businesses or assets, as well as owners of smaller businesses looking for an exit. We typically seek to acquire assets or take controlling stakes in businesses, but we have also entered into successful JVs, partnerships and minority investments.

The key to our approach is that we empower operating leaders in each of our businesses.

Our Key Strengths

• A proven and scalable business model that can readily integrate new businesses on a common platform.

• An entrepreneurial team, experienced in acquiring, operating and integrating businesses.

• A digital infrastructure to develop new opportunities.

Case Studies

Carve out of business from a UK plc

In 2019, we acquired 51% of AA Media Ltd, a joint venture with AA plc. It owned a licence to operate under the AA brand providing ratings to accommodation providers and restaurants, publishing branded atlases, maps and travel guides and owning a retail store at the Eurotunnel terminal. We exited the business in 2024.

Acquisition of assets out of Chapter 11 in the US

In 2019, we acquired 50.1% of a portfolio of trade home building magazine brands from F+W Media in the US through a Chapter 11 process. Following the acquisition, the company has grown organically through launching new publications and live events.

Acquisition and international bolt-on

In 2010, we acquired a Hi-Fi magazine brand from Time Inc in the UK. In 2011, the company acquired another Hi-Fi portfolio from Future plc. In 2014, a live event was launched which has become one of the UK’s leading Hi-Fi shows. In 2018, the company set up a US newco to acquire a Hi-Fi brand portfolio from a company owned by GoldenTree Asset Management.