PROFILES
 

BUYOUTS/PRIVATE EQUITY

Argantis
Argantis is showing how private equity firms can enhance the performance of capital

Barclays PE
Barclays Private Equity's semi-captive status has helped rather than hindered its success as a mid-market investor in Europe

Capiton
Capiton's business model is based on a simple principle: to work together with its portfolio companies through a clearly defined growth strategy

Capvis Equity Partners
When one examines companies that perform well, they do so because of good management. Much of what Capvis does, therefore, is related to management

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

avantum consult
avantum's solutions enable companies to organise and analyse the different metrics needed for corporate performance management (CPM)


EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT

Transearch International
Executive recruitment is one of the easiest things to foul up. This is why many organisations opt for retained executive search, informally known as head-hunting


BRAND MANAGEMENT (AUTOMOTIVE)

The ALPINA experience
ALPINA has leveraged a niche business model that combines the benefits of industrial-scale production
with that of low-volume customisation


EXHIBITION SERVICES

Ideea Messe- und Dekorationsbau
For over a decade the company has defined innovation and chic in trade shows and live events

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Coutts Bank von Ernst
Successful wealth management is about fulfilling expectations, building relationships and stability

HSBC Private Bank Luxembourg
Client relationships are built on skills that can handle wealth management needs of a very broad scope

Bank Sal. Oppenheim jr & Cie Luxembourg
In wealth management innovation is a combination of products alone and the right opportunities

Bank Leu (Clariden Leu)
The bank's wealth management services are geared towards serving clients with complex needs. At the same time, it also functions as a specialist for investment products such as Cat Bond Funds

Coutts International
Wealth management at Coutts International is based on a balanced relationship between the client, the private banker and his team



M&A/PRIVATE EQUITY

goetzpartners
The company excels in the three factors that define the success of a transaction: recognising the opportunity, understanding the interest of the stakeholders, and structuring the deal to maximise the opportunity


MEZZANINE FINANCE

Indigo Capital
The funding gap for mid-sized companies can be bridged by mezzanine finance more effectively than with equity alone



HEDGE FUNDS

Park Place Capital
Superior analysis of information and the ability to act upon it accounts for Park Place Capital's strength