Acquisitions led by AWP
We develop the acquisition case, assess the business and lead the transaction. Capital partners can review our analysis, assumptions and risks when considering participation.
FOR CAPITAL PARTNERS
Back the businesses we acquire and manage.
AWP leads acquisitions as investment principal and actively manages the businesses we buy. Capital partners can participate in that activity, drawing on our acquisition expertise and operating experience.
You need to understand what happens after the acquisition.
An acquisition case is only useful if you can also assess who will run the business, what needs to change and how your participation would work. Those questions deserve attention before capital is committed.
AWP identifies and assesses businesses, leads their acquisition and takes an active role in management. You can consider the acquisition and operating plans together, alongside the proposed terms of participation.
AWP is not an investment fund. Any capital partnership supports our activity as a principal business acquirer and manager, under a specifically agreed arrangement.
Our acquisition expertise. Our operating responsibility.
Active management after completion
We take an active role in managing the businesses we acquire, working with leadership to implement operating priorities and address the demands of ownership.
Stewardship throughout ownership
We remain involved as the business develops, reviewing performance and responding to operating needs. Capital-partner reporting and decision rights are defined in the agreed arrangement.
Start with your mandate. Then assess the fit.
1. Outline your capital objectives.
Tell us about your areas of interest, time horizon and requirements for considering a partnership.
2. Discuss the acquisition and management approach.
Understand the businesses we seek to acquire, how we manage them and whether our approach aligns with your capital objectives.
3. Assess a specific proposal where appropriate.
Review the relevant business, our acquisition and operating plans, and the proposed terms of participation. Any partnership depends on fit, availability, applicable eligibility requirements and agreement.
Understand what your capital would support.
The aim is a considered decision: a clear acquisition case, an operating plan you can assess, and agreed rights, reporting and responsibilities. AWP’s role continues through ownership; your participation depends on the specific arrangement.
Evaluate the structure as well as the business.
Capital requirements, fees, rights and any proposed liquidity or exit arrangements are tailored to each capital partnership and agreed individually.
Private business investments involve risk, including illiquidity and possible loss of capital. This website describes AWP’s business approach and does not constitute an investment offer.
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What sits behind a private business acquisition?
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QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Understand the partnership.
Would I be expected to manage the business?
AWP takes the active acquisition and management role. Capital partners back that activity, with their involvement, decision rights and obligations defined in the agreed terms.
What investment structures are available?
AWP acquires on its own balance sheet and is not an investment fund. Capital-partner participation is structured around the relevant business and funding requirements. Each proposal sets out the specific terms, rights and obligations.
Can I see current opportunities?
Start by introducing your interests and requirements. We can then discuss whether there is an opportunity to participate in businesses AWP is acquiring or managing, subject to availability, fit, confidentiality and applicable eligibility requirements.
What reporting would I receive?
Reporting content, timing and access need to be agreed for the particular structure. These should be understood before making a commitment.
Does AWP guarantee a return?
No. Business performance and investment outcomes are uncertain. Any proposal needs to be assessed on its own assumptions, terms and risks.
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