Direct Investments

HCUS invests selectively in a wide variety of industries and transaction types. Although each investment is unique, typical opportunities involve:

• Changes of ownership of private companies
• Expansion or acquisition financing
• Recapitalizations
• Corporate divestitures
• Industry consolidations
• Real estate acquisition/development
• Private Equity investments in Latin American companies

HCUS targets established businesses with strong cash flow. Companies that offer the most promising investment opportunities share the following characteristics:

• Revenue of USD10m or more (no start-ups or venture capital)
• EBITDA margin of 10 percent or higher
• Significant market position
• Diversified customer base
• Significant barriers to entry
• Superior earnings growth potential through competitive advantages
• Experienced management team
• Alignment of interest between management and investors
• A well-defined exit strategy