Value Creation

RAM seeks to create value for its portfolio companies by providing the following services and expertise:

  • Board-level guidance to help develop and execute corporate strategy for sustainable, profitable growth
  • Prior industry experience primarily in investment banking, business services, health care, consumer products, retail, direct marketing, and software
  • Best practice advice on operations
    • Internal controls
    • Financial reporting, operating metrics, and benchmarking
    • Recurring revenue models
    • Corporate governance
    • Human resources
    • Incentive programs
    • Outsourcing opportunities
    • Logistics and supply chain
  • Ongoing support for C-level staff development and in recruitment of executive personnel
  • Able to fill in interim management positions when needed
  • Corporate development assistance when necessary
    • Valuation
    • Analytical support for projects
    • Modeling
    • Negotiations
    • Appropriate capital structure/financing
    • Optimizing value for shareholders with an exit opportunity when the time is appropriate
  • Proprietary network of relationships to assist the firm
  • Sophisticated financial assistance, such as exploring funding options to support growth
    • Equity
    • Debt
  • Advice on risk management