Cevian Capital
Cevian Capital is a European investment firm founded in 2002, specializing in significant minority ownership positions in public companies to drive long-term and sustainable value creation.
Founders
Cevian Capital was founded in 2002. The company is advised by Cevian Capital AB in Stockholm, Cevian Capital AG in Zurich, and Cevian Capital LLP in London. These advisory offices provide key support in executing the company's investment strategy and managing its portfolio.
Investment Strategy
Cevian Capital maintains its commitment to the companies in its portfolio for more than 5 years. It acquires significant minority ownership positions in European public companies with an optimal investment size ranging from EUR 500 million to EUR 1.5 billion per company. The company focuses on investing primarily in companies listed or headquartered in Europe, integrating ESG considerations into its fundamental analyses to identify investment opportunities, value-creation potential, and possible risks.
ESG and Responsible Investment
Cevian Capital is a signatory of the UN Principles of Responsible Investment, demonstrating its commitment to ESG principles. The company integrates ESG considerations into its investment process and works with portfolio companies to advance ESG initiatives aimed at increasing long-term and sustainable value. This approach helps to create meaningful and lasting value for all shareholders and stakeholders.
Portfolio Management
Cevian Capital manages a concentrated portfolio of significant minority ownership positions in approximately 10-15 publicly-listed companies at a time. The company typically becomes the largest or second largest owner of its portfolio companies. Investment decisions are informed by a rigorous and proprietary fundamental research process, and it often tracks companies for many years before investing. The current investment fund, launched in 2006, is an evergreen vehicle supported primarily by leading pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.
Advisory Offices
Cevian Capital operates advisory offices in Stockholm, Zurich, and London. These offices play a crucial role in advising the company on its investment activities and providing local market insights. The geographic distribution of these offices allows Cevian Capital to effectively manage and support its European investments.