How we work

Since its formation in 2003, Altor Equity Partners has achieved its aim of building an investment team with the scope and skill set to execute and actively manage a portfolio similar in size and scale to those of large-cap private equity funds. However, we pride ourselves with taking a different approach.

We have chosen to focus on the middle market segment of the Nordic region which allows us to have more resources and a larger team dedicated to this segment and each investment. Also, the fund structure is designed to facilitate substantial additional equity commitments and enables us to grow the portfolio companies further during an extended period of Altor ownership.

The overriding aim is to build world class companies together with the management teams in our portfolio companies. Therefore, we seek comparisons with companies that are best in class worldwide, and we do not shy away from emulating their efforts or being inspired by their success factors.

Six fundamental principles always guide us in our work:

1) We take a long-term view on value creation – far beyond our own ownership horizon
2) We take on tough challenges – complexity is an opportunity and we invest in companies where we can make a real difference
3) We operate in partnership with management – having a common vision is the only way to succeed
4) We strive to create a stimulating environment – we set clear and ambitious goals and reward exceptional performance
5) We aim to attract exceptional talent – to management teams, to our boards and to our own organization
6) We adhere to the highest professional standards in everything we do - our own reputation is crucial to our business

Being a world-class company includes ensuring high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. As a commitment to the investors and the communities in which Altor and its portfolio companies operates, Altor has adopted a Responsible Investment and Ownership policy (Click to view the policy)

The attractiveness of this approach is illustrated by the fact that in a majority of Altor’s transactions the incumbent owners have chosen to remain as shareholders and develop their companies in partnership with Altor.