Branton Capital bases its investment and advisory

approach on a disciplined value philosophy, through

applying private equity techniques to asset appraisal.

Private equity techniques include appraisal & Diligence,

valuation, execution and monitoring of an investment in

order to generate superior risk-adjusted returns.

The basis of this philosophy has been formed through the

long term and successful investment management

experiences of the Founder at the respected investment

houses of PDFM (UBS Phillips & Drew Fund Management)

and Schroder Ventures (London) Limited (subsequently SVG

Investment Managers).

In terms of equity returns, Branton Capital believes there are four key drivers of

shareholder value creation: earnings growth; re-rating; de-gearing and corporate activity.

Branton Capital seeks to strategically support and enhance each of these drivers when

investing a philosophy of utilising the extensive network of the Advisory Committee and

extended relationships seeks to involve expert analysis to identify opportunities, minimise

investment risk and exploit the “wisdom of crowds”.

 

Executives at Branton Capital have had experience of establishing and managing various

investment vehicles including Limited partnerships, listed Investment Trusts, Open-ended

Investment Companies and managed accounts. With this in mind, Branton Capital seeks to address the typical issues at the forefront of a client’s mind when investing:

 

• Target NET investment returns

• Risk associated with investments

• Quality of investment process and investment professionals

• Historic Investment track record over the long term

• Transparency and client understanding of all decisions

• Fees – aim to minimise through co-investment and performance-related structures

 

It is the combination of investment professionals with long term successful track records, network of Advisory individuals and the resources of the sophisticated family offices, Wealth Managers or UHNW on whose behalf Branton Capital advises that creates both geographic and industry investment advantage and expertise. This expertise in turn allows Branton Capital to complete its work on prospective investments quickly and efficiently.

 

Branton Capital advises and invests on its own account:

• No Geographic investment limitations (focus on UK/Continental Europe)

• No Industry investment limitations (except no Venture capital)

• No Type of Security limitations

• Considerable flexibility to structure solutions for both buyers and sellers

• The demonstrated ability to close deals in an expeditious time frame.

 

Branton Capital focuses on sourcing investments where it can avoid an auction, by targeting special situations that attract fewer competitors owing to the proprietary nature of the investment opportunities sourced by the company.