Alternative Investment 2019

Wealth & Finance International - Alternative Investment Awards 2019 5 Unique to the private equity space, Acuity are the first firm to move into the private equity mega-trend in which 6.9 million mature and profitable Small and Medium Enterprises (Mature SME’s) in the UK and Europe with a collective Fair Value in excess of € 20Tln, need to transfer their equity ownership, profits and assets to new owners due to the founding baby-boomers retirement from commercial life. Constituting one-third of the total number of SMEs in Europe, this demographical shift creates a transformational economic event known as the Silver Tsunami. This is so named as reference to the silver hair of the mature generation, while the word Tsunami recognises the constant wave of 690,000 Mature SMEs owned by this generation coming to market for sale each year for the next ten years. Seeking to capitalise on this under-recognised and so far unexplored sector, Acuity holds a unique position combining Private Equity and Debt investing into this highly focussed asset class to create a fund that is low volatility, non-correlated but also hugely cash generative. Acuity’s alpha is the return on an investment that is not a result of general movement in the greater market. This is based on a demographic shift rather than any specific industry sector. It is highly diverse across many sectors and geographies but all with the SME characteristics and with the same investment strategy, this brings a low unsystematic risk. The Acuity Fund is aiming to lead this mega- trend and is focused on acquiring the high-quality situations from the ‘baby boomer’ demographic. These mature SME businesses have established a strong market position, are already profitable and hold recession-proof revenues that deliver long- term returns to the fund’s investors. Thanks to its unique approach, the Acuity Fund is outperforming the entire alternatives landscape in terms of Share Price Return, including hedge funds, property funds and the global private equity market. Seeking to build upon its current achievements and expand its reach, Acuity is soon to launch Round III of its fund and raise € 250m which, based on history is expected to convert the Fund to a € 1Bln over a five- year period. Acuity has delivered an 8.6 Return on Equity so far, so converting € 250m to € 1Bln with an expectation of just a 4 ROE means that unicorn status is achievable for this dynamic and innovative fund. Contact Details: Phone: 0203 603 3722 Website: https://www.acuityag.com/ Drawing on the investment expertise of its Founders, Acuity is a disruptive private equity institution with an innovative approach. We profile the firm and its award-winning fund to find out more. Private Equity Firm of the Year 2019 & Most Innovative Alternative PE Fund 2019 Acuity Management Limited & Acuity Fund Limited Acuity Management Limited & Acuity Fund Limited “Seeking to capitalise on this under- recognised and so far unexplored sector, Acuity holds a unique position combining Private Equity and Debt investing into this highly focussed asset class to create a fund that is low volatility, non-correlated but also hugely cash generative.” “Seeking to expand its reach, Acuity is soon to launch Round III of its fund and raise €250m which, based on history is expected to convert the Fund to a €1Bln over a five- year period.”