A proven investment strategy
Inflexion 's philosophy is based on a clear and consistent investment strategy: to acquire high-growth, high-margin companies. "We have the luxury of a long period in business following this strategy", explains John Hartz. Inflexion is exclusively dedicated to this approach, avoiding dispersion and remaining focused on its main objectives.
This strategy has proved its worth over the years, even during periods of economic turbulence. Hartz points out thatInflexion 's returns have been robust during various global crises: the 2008 financial crisis, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Brexit and the Eurozone crisis. Despite these challenges, Inflexion has maintained impressive returns, often tripling initial investments.
Adapting to changing markets
For Hartz,Inflexion 's success also lies in its ability to constantly identify promising companies, even in times of crisis. "We're far more interested in our ability to find high-growth, high-margin companies in expanding markets," he declares. This relentless search for new opportunities enables Inflexion to remain dynamic and responsive to market changes.
Despite the current pessimistic headlines - high interest rates, cost-of-living crisis, etc. Inflexion continues to discover attractive companies run by ambitious entrepreneurs. These leaders, even in uncertain times, are looking to move forward, and Inflexion is there to support them.
Prudent, opportunistic management
One ofInflexion 's strengths is its prudent yet opportunistic portfolio management. Hartz notes that the firm has managed to sell one company every 45 days over the past two years, which is exceptional in the private equity sector. By comparison, other major players have sold only 30% of their pre-COVID transactions, whileInflexion has achieved 65%. This exceptional performance gives the British company renewed confidence to continue investing.
Adapting to new work dynamics
In an interview with Altaroc, Hartz acknowledges that the business world has changed, particularly with the rise of remote working since the COVID-19 pandemic. Business models and capital structures need to adapt to these new realities. Inflexion has successfully navigated these transformations, reinforcing its ability to support companies in an ever-changing economic environment.
