Alatus Capital
Alatus Capital is a privately held investment management firm based in Geneva, Switzerland, that focuses on long-term capital preservation and appreciation through investments in international public equities, particularly in Europe. With a team of nine, the firm manages approximately $2.2 billion in assets and employs a disciplined, bottom-up approach to identify companies with strong free cash flow and sustainable competitive advantages.
Company Overview
Alatus Capital is a privately held investment management firm founded in 2007 and based in Geneva, Switzerland. The company operates within the Financial Services industry and maintains a small team of nine professionals. Alatus Capital specializes in long-term capital preservation and appreciation through investments in international public equities, particularly in Europe. The firm is regulated and authorized by FINMA and is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser.
Investment Strategy
Alatus Capital employs a disciplined, bottom-up approach to securities valuation and selection. The firm focuses on identifying upcoming inflections in free cash flow to achieve significant capital appreciation. It maintains a concentrated portfolio of approximately 15 to 20 positions, with an investment horizon of 3 to 5 years or longer. The company seeks to invest in firms that generate strong, visible, and growing free cash flow, with sustainable barriers to entry and high returns on capital.
Assets Under Management
As of June 2022, Alatus Capital manages approximately $2.2 billion in assets. The firm has experienced steady growth in assets under management, supported by investments from endowments, foundations, pension funds, and large family offices. This growth reflects the firm's ability to consistently outperform relevant market indices since its inception.
Engagement and Activism
Alatus Capital actively engages in open-ended and constructive dialogues with the management teams of its portfolio companies. The firm focuses on companies with strong management teams and aligned shareholder interests. When deemed appropriate, Alatus Capital may drive outcomes through activism to enhance shareholder value.
Commitment to Responsible Investment
Alatus Capital is a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). This commitment underscores the firm's dedication to responsible investment practices and aligns its investment strategies with broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.