Investment Approach

We create continuously evolving boom loops by giving clear guidance, resourcing appropriately and going to win.

OUR APPROACH

IDENTIFY

Identify key markets based on relationships, macro fundamentals and positive change dynamics.
Establish the operating model, define the strategic framework and logical flow – resource appropriately and go to win.

LEVERAGE

Leverage relationships with key strategic government and growth-focused stakeholders in target markets.
Make it happen, through micro-change management, plus-one nudges and measuring change at scale.

LISTEN

Listen to and understand client requirements, plus target market challenges and opportunities.
Build resilience through systems design to make offerings more valuable to customers.

INNOVATE

Develop structured trade finance, logistics and value chain deals solutions.
Nurture flexibility to repurpose people productivity into reimagined processes and sentient principles.

OPEN

Enable access to physical assets and end users for all key commodities to ensure ability to service client needs.
Make it happen via continuous micro-change management, plus-one nudges and measuring change at scale.

EXECUTE

Deliver transactions to grow relationships and optimize performance for clients, plus regularize the P&L over the entire contract term.
Achieve agility at scale, the true competitive operational edge. Use organizational structure to drive agile culture and evolve ways of working in distributed, interconnected teams.

FUND STRATEGY

We create continuously evolving boom loops by giving clear guidance, resourcing appropriately and going to win

Distress & Special Situations

  • Often sold by owners under financial pressure, distressed assets can be purchased well below their intrinsic value, creating the potential for outsized returns when the asset's value recovers.

    Another benefit is the possibility of generating high returns through restructuring or turnaround strategies. With our ability to improve operations, restructure debt and enhance management, we unlock hidden value in distressed companies, leading to substantial appreciation in asset value.

    Additionally, distressed assets often come with fewer competitors in the bidding process, as the perceived risk deters many investors, allowing those with expertise to negotiate better terms.

    Distressed assets also offer diversification benefits and a hedge against market volatility., with typically how correlations with traditional asset classes like equities or bonds.

    Moreover, distressed asset investing can be counter-cyclical, allowing investors to capitalize on economic downturns when asset prices are depressed.

    Ultimately, investing in distressed assets offers the potential for significant discounts, high returns, and portfolio diversification – an attractive strategy for an experienced, connected, well-informed investor like MWD Capital.

Environmental, Social and Governance

  • ESG has its roots in responsible investment and remains the most prominent non-finance components on an investor’s radar.

    Environmental issues include carbon emissions, pollution, waste management, water usage, deforestation, biodiversity and green energy initiatives.

    Social issues include diversity and inclusivity, human rights, fair labor practices, workplace safety, employee welfare and data security.

    Governance issues include board diversity, executive pay, political contributions and lobbying, bribery and corruption, business ethics.

    Where companies once focused purely on the bottom line, responsible investors now focus on the triple bottom line of people, planet and prosperity.

    ESG reporting fosters accountability, driving companies to be positive forces for change. It also strengthens their resilience against emerging issues, making them more likely to thrive in the long run.

    Ultimately, ESG involves considering a company's impact on the planet (environment), its treatment of employees and society (social), and its leadership and transparency (governance) alongside traditional financial metrics.

Our Exit Strategy

Our history of successful exits from almost all our investments is a strong manifestation of our capabilities. We believe we can continue to execute on successful exit strategies due to the following reasons: 

01 Exit Condition and Timing

Leveraging our knowledge of Africa’s local economy, we will closely align with the fund's operational cycle, market conditions, and timing , aiming to achieve the highest premiums

02 Diversified Exit Channels

We are equipped with knowledge and skills of a diverse exit channels, including public market exits, private market exits, compliant exits, and active exits in various forms. A case in point for public market exit is AAGR 

03 Access to Strategic Investors

We have built longstanding and trustworthy relationships with the most active strategic investors in the industries, including investors from China and the Middle East

04 Stakeholder and Process Management

We are proficient at engaging all stakeholders and effectively managing all aspects of othe exit process including negotiations, due diligence and deal documentation, etc.