Partnering with family owned firms

Helping family firms flourish

At RJD, many of the most successful investments we have made over the years have resulted from transactions involving family succession.

Most often, these are based on deals that meet all the financial needs of the older generation while ensuring the strong potential for creating value for those that follow.

The RJD team are very approachable and people orientated – the human angle is always important to them.Bob ScottVendor and former CEO of Equidebt

Family firms have a culture that is shaped both by the dynamics of the family and how the business has evolved.  This is a phenomenon with which we are very familiar and respect deeply. 

Not only are we highly skilled at helping to develop the positive aspects of this culture to help maximise the equity value of the business, we are also adept at handling the special sensitivities and emotional issues so often involved in the sale of a family business.  See our Chemigraphic case study for an example of what we mean.

Clearly, we look for the same qualities of dynamism and focus in a family business as we do in any of our other investment opportunities.  In turn, you will receive openness, understanding and support as we work with you to deliver value for everybody concerned.