At EMG, we prefer tough transactional and operational challenges. Our creative approach to sourcing and executing transactions, our focus on strategic and operational planning, our personal commitment, and our insistence on results make us A RELIABLE PARTNER in the investment and management process. EMG restores financial stability and operational excellence to portfolio companies through a unique combination of three key areas of expertise – BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT, STRATEGY, AND OPERATIONS.

The Business Engagement team
sources, evaluates, structures, and executes transactions.

Key activities of the Business Engagement process include:    Identifying investment opportunities    Evaluating opportunities based on key investment guidelines    Structuring and executing transactions    Arranging financing for investments    Coordinating, planning and managing the exit process

The Strategy team
rigorously evaluates the strategic and operational position of potential investments and builds improvement plans that can be launched on Day One of EMG ownership.

The strategic analysis and selection process includes:    Evaluating the strategic and tactical opportunities of a potential acquisition    Creating time-phased, prioritized action plans    Identifying risks and developing risk-mitigation plans    Building early-stage working relationships with management    Supporting ongoing strategic and operational improvements at portfolio companies

The Operations team
takes a hands-on approach to implementing improvements in portfolio companies, working in partnership with management and employees, customers, and suppliers. We are owners, operators, and teachers.

Focus areas of the Operations Team include:    Leading the execution of time-phased actions    Developing and tracking financial controls and “war room” metrics to ensure actions and results    Implementing “People Are Important” and “Corrective Action” teams    Teaching and training incumbent management to create great business men and women    Aligning incentives with shareholder objectives