INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Mergers, acquisitions in Australia and investment in China have allowed for much greater depth across our Groups’ investment portfolio. The Group has been involved in this activity as an own investor and also as a trusted joint investment partner as well. Acquisitions sourced, predominantly consist of assets where there is potential for value add. The main benefits experienced by our Group through this investment activity has included: improved financial strength or cashflow; improved knowledge and expertise; diversified/ larger/superior product base; improved technologies and cost savings through idle capacity and operational inefficiencies.
The vast management experience across many facets of industry and the extensive global business network of the Group has led to a prosperous project management division. The skills, tools, knowledge and in particular the implementation processes of these three elements have been the key to the Groups’ success in this area. Our unique vision and approach to management processes for each development or investment, has in many instances seen positive results far and beyond the normality.
Our Group is also a specialist manager of private equity and offers investments on a project by project basis to its associates and other investors. We have built a reputation for strong disciplined investments through our business network and our thorough understanding of risk management. Investment markets are continually changing and our Group is very focused on sourcing distinctive investments and assessing their probability of positive returns in preparation for future markets.
Investment choices criteria consists of strong growth assets, assets with scope for value add or potential new products. Areas of global investment include but are not limited to: real estate sectors; resources sectors; stock markets (listed or expected listed securities); technology sectors; manufacturing sectors and infrastructure sectors.
To date, the returns derived from the investment activities mentioned above have been far healthier than the minimum initial returns expected. This comes as a result of our strict approach to investment evaluation and our commitment to performance and achieving goals. Most importantly, all of the above is accomplished through the personal emphasis placed on close business relationships developed with our associates and others.
Resource Developments and Investments The Group is very active in the form of direct investment and development of resource based corporations globally. We have been actively involved in the process of managing businesses in the resources sector and assisting them to grow and meet their future goals. Information quality is the vital ingredient of our business success with this investment activity. This information is analyzed very carefully through a due diligence process so that we end up with reliable data in which to make informed decisions. This investment activity in resources is a primary objective of the Groups’ future direction and will be a major element to our continual strong expansion.
Real Estate Developments and Investments Our Group has been involved in residential, commercial and industrial investment property since the outset. Property is a traditional investment strategy for our Group and has resulted in strong wealth creation and also delivered a relatively consistent, more secure, income stream than alternative investments. By carefully implementing property investment strategies, we have created a sense of security and financial independence. Our strength in asset management through relationships with qualified contractors and other experts in industry have given the Group priceless insight and understanding of the finer details regarding the physical aspects of investment property evaluation. This investment activity will be one of the main focal points of the Groups’ investment strategy in the short, medium and long term future.
