Ion seeks to invest funds on behalf of its executives and chose investment partners.
Ion Equity will often originate its own investment opportunities and will nearly always lead and structure the deal and retain significant influence and ownership.
Investment Criteria
Ion builds shareholder value in whatever way appropriate through refinancing, change, growth either organic or acquisition, restructuring, refinancing or break-up
Size:
Deal size ranging from €50m to €500m
Attributes:
Cash flow positive or a strong asset base (real or brand assets) is required. Potential for bottom line growth.
Sector:
Generally sector agnostic, but particular strengths in Energy, services, retail, media and property related businesses.
Geography:
UK and Ireland most preferred
Deal types:
Acquisition
Buy-out: MBO/MBI/BIMBO
Equity release: minority shareholder / succession / liquidity
Public to Private
Restructurings
Returns:
Returns to date have been exceptional
