Our ability to invest varying types of capital, as well as consider alternative investment structures, enhances growth and maximizes value. We sponsor and support management teams opportunistically where unique or complex circumstances exist, and we build companies around seasoned executives.

Opus structures transactions in a way that positions a company for meaningful growth while providing upside for key employees. While we consider various types of situations and investment structures, we are singularly focused on growth and value creation on a post-transaction basis.  And that is predicated on a strong partnership with, and equity incentives for, key management in every case.

Opus actively supports senior management teams that are seeking to acquire ownership of a division, brand, line of business or privately held company from preexisting shareholders, a corporate parent or a not-for-profit parent. In cases involving a privately held company, existing owner/CEOs can transition out of day-to-day responsibilities while realizing upfront liquidity.

Larger corporations may divest divisions or brands that are no longer strategic, thus providing an opportunity for incumbent or new management to acquire and operate the business as a stand-alone company. Opus actively supports and leads efforts to acquire such lines of business on behalf of senior management and structures compelling equity incentives for key managers.

Successful companies that have historically self-financed their growth often require additional equity or debt capital to fund organic and acquisition growth initiatives. Organic expansion opportunities may include product or service line extensions, geographic expansion, channel enhancement, etc. Acquisitions can be a significant source of rapid growth involving a target with an established market or geographic presence. Opus principals have significant experience in making and integrating acquisitions.

Opus may acquire companies that require a near-term repositioning or turnaround, but that have compelling growth prospects and attractive long-term operating margins. Opus may choose to work exclusively with existing senior management or selectively enhance the senior leadership team with additional capabilities.

We will selectively build companies around seasoned executives that have compelling ideas and strong industry relationships and where immediate positive cash flow can be generated. We find that these kinds of acute market opportunities can generate substantial value in a very short period of time, especially as part of a de novo acquisition strategy involving small, strategic tuck-ins.