In this video, Francisco De Juan from Alantra Asset Management discusses small cap investment opportunities amidst geopolitical risks, emphasizing the importance of all-weather assets and diversified, low-debt global companies. He introduces the concept of ‘friendly activism,’ where Alantra engages with management to unlock value and drive operational excellence in small cap companies, with the goal of transitioning them into mid-caps. Francisco highlights market dislocations in Europe, particularly in the UK, France, and Germany, and touches on the impact of regulatory changes like MiFID II, which have expanded the small cap space. He also shares an example of a successful merger in Sweden’s elevator system market.
Watch Francisco De Juan on ausbiz
