While SCP does not directly manage
the companies in which it invests, its professionals are active as board
members of portfolio companies. The investment team at SCP has worked with
a large number of small and medium-sized companies across a variety of industries.
As a result, SCP provides management teams with help and experience in many
areas, including:
Developing
strategic plans. SCP works closely with management to develop
strategic plans for growth.
Identifying and negotiating acquisitions. SCP assists management in identifying
complementary acquisition opportunities. Once an acquisition candidate
has been selected, the firm actively participates in structuring, negotiating,
financing, and executing the transaction.
Recruiting additional management. When portfolio companies require additional
management expertise, SCP uses its vast relationships to assist in identifying
and recruiting candidates.
Financing growth. In addition to helping portfolio companies maintain
adequate levels of liquidity, SCP is committed to providing capital for
growth. SCP takes a lead role in structuring and arranging credit facilities,
bank debt, mezzanine debt, and other types of financing.
Realizing value. SCP is a long-term investor, with average holding periods
from three to seven years. When a decision has been made to exit a portfolio
investment, the firm works closely with management to fully realize the
value that has been created. Typical paths to liquidity include a sale,
recapitalization, or public offering.
