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We invest directly, either on a majority or minority basis, in a small number of private companies predominantly in the UK mid-market. The team work very closely with portfolio companies providing operational and strategic support alongside long-term capital in order to drive value.

The qualities we focus on are:

  • Well established businesses with strong market positions
  • Experienced management teams
  • Profitable and cash generative
  • Prudent capital structures

14% p.a. total return target

We target a total return target of 14% p.a. with a 2.5% yield on cost, by investing in businesses with robust operating margins, led by strong management teams targeting meaningful growth.

“We take a long-term approach working closely with our portfolio companies to deliver enduring capital and support. This, along with our buy-to-own, rather than buy-to-sell philosophy, differentiates us from other private equity managers. We seek to invest in high quality, well established, UK centric businesses with a mid-market focus."

Tom Leader

Head of Caledonia Private Capital

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Performance Data

Over 1 Yr

Over 3 Yrs

Over 5 Yrs

Over 10 Yrs

Annualised Return

3.1%

15.1%

12.8%

13.1%

as at 30 September 2024
Significant pool investments

Name

First Invested

Value (£m)

2004

181.6

2019

180.2

2023

174.2

2016

147.7

Other investments

109.4

Total

848.1

as at 30 September 2024

Geographic distribution by revenue generation

52%
UK & Channel Islands
30%
Europe
10%
North America
4%
Asia
4%
Other Countries

Sector distribution

44%
Industrials
24%
Consumer discretionary
21%
Financials
3%
Materials
2%
Healthcare
2%
Consumer staples
1%
Information technology
3%
Other sectors
as at 30 September 2024