We acquire controlling stakes in businesses facing special situations; either under performance, stress, distress or right-out insolvency. We invest in attractive European companies where we see exceptional growth opportunities in India, USA and beyond. Our target companies are basic processing and manufacturing companies; a segment of industry that is mostly facing flat or declining home markets. Other industries of focus are automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and smartgrid, healthcare & diagnostic equipment and Engineering services. Within the EU we target companies operating in Italy and Spain.