Why Altermont
Altermont provides an attractive opportunity to business owners who wish to exit their company, but prefer not to sell to a competitor or to a purely financial buyer, as they care deeply about their legacy and the future of the business they have spent years building.
A different type of buyer
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We represent an alternative choice, a principled buyer with an entrepreneurial mindset and a long-term view, committed to taking good care of the acquired business and its people going forward.
A trustworthy counterparty
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We are a fair and straightforward counterparty and will act with integrity, speed and confidentiality through the entire transaction process, from preliminary discussions to deal closing, and beyond.
Our ideal TARGET COMPANY
What we are looking for
We are interested in acquiring a stable and mature company, that has been operating successfully for several years in an industry with favourable trends.
Positive CORPORATE CULTURE and REPUTATION
Strong COMPETITIVE POSITION
High-quality REVENUES
History of good and stable PROFITABILITY
Low level of required maintenance CAPEX
Attractive RETURN ON CAPITAL EMPLOYED
Our approach
We favour continuity and believe in building upon the existing values and strengths that have made the company what it is today and contributed to its success.
We will adopt a hands-on, operationally focused approach to manage the acquired business and implement key value creation initiatives tailored to its specific characteristics and opportunities.
Our goal is to create long-term value, in a responsible and sustainable way, for all stakeholders, including customers, employees and the wider community.
About
Altermont was founded in 2023 by Roberto Gualano and is supported by a select group of private investors and advisers.
Prior to starting Altermont, Roberto worked for almost ten years in the financial services industry in London. He was a member of the investment teams at Capital Dynamics, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and USS Investment Management, where he worked on numerous asset and corporate transactions across different industries and geographies and was involved in the asset management of portfolio companies and assets.
Roberto holds a BSc in Engineering and Management from the University of Bologna and a MSc in Engineering and Management from Politecnico di Torino. He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute.
