Value Creation

We are a committed partner, working closely with our portfolio companies over the long-term to help them achieve their growth objectives. We look to create value across four dimensions through our strategic MPE Company-Building Approach:

Mentoring and Recruiting

Executive Council, MPE, and third-party mentors/coaches
Executive Council as interim or permanent management
Network of operating relationships, including MPE’s On Deck Circle
Known recruiting resources

Incentive Alignment and Organizational Design

Co-investment and stock option incentives
Performance-based management bonuses
Team building and open communication

Organic Revenue Growth

Sales and marketing discipline
Global expansion
New product development
End market and channel penetration
Pricing strategies

Add-On Acquisitions

Market share gains and cross-selling
Enhanced geographic reach
Product and/or service expansion

Profitability Enhancements

Process disciplines (lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement)
Metrics and key performance indicators (“KPIs”)
Facility layout and flow
Fixed cost reductions and facility rationalization
Strategic, global sourcing and purchasing
Make versus buy analysis and outsourcing

Asset Efficiency

Working capital management
Increased capital productivity

Corporate Finance

Prudent financial leverage
Refinancings
Add-on acquisitions

Financial Planning and Analysis

Annual budgets
Monthly reporting
Margin segmentation
Pricing analyses
Capital expenditure analyses and ROI hurdles