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Principal holdings

B2B champions with a global footprint

Whether they have been part of our Group since 1904 or joined more recently, our principal holdings are well-established, independent companies where we see the potential for long-term organic and inorganic growth.

We are not a traditional investment firm

As an investment company, we build on the benefits of being owned by a private, family-controlled foundation and professionally run. With limited pressure to deploy capital, we can be selective when considering investments in new companies and ensure the right fit between our values and core competencies, and the company’s position and needs.

Rather than focusing on specific industries or regions, we have a global investment focus built around four themes with long-term secular growth, allowing us to be sector agnostic. With a portfolio of global B2B champions with extensive emerging market exposure, we seek to deploy our expertise and capital to drive competitive value creation over the long term.

We seek to support, guide, and develop

We are a long-term owner with no requirement to sell. Our diversified portfolio allows us to be patient with business cycles and accepting of volatility. If it is the right decision, we will deploy more capital or postpone dividends if there are long-term attractive opportunities to pursue.

As owners, we engage closely with our companies’ leadership to help them succeed. We leverage our family name, values, global networks and insights gained from 120+ of business building to set our companies up for long-term success. By engaging across the A.P. Moller Group and sharing our insights, our portfolio companies benefit from a powerful pool of talent, industrial relationships, and wide-ranging industry know-how.

Ownership principles

Owners with purpose

Stewardship and strong board-management interaction are vital to our long-term success, as well as that of our portfolio companies. Our Ownership Principles define our active, responsible ownership approach – shaped by our heritage, values, and purpose.