Investment Criteria
WHS seeks investment opportunities in growing markets, particularly those where inefficiencies in markets, capital allocations, or deal structures are hindering commerce.
Proposals should contain a well-thought-out business plan, with particular attention paid to the competition section and to the business model. Financial projections must be detailed and well-constructed. If you do not know how to put the financial projections together, you must either find someone to help you or underwrite the services of one of our analysts to assist you with preparation of these fundamental due diligence materials.
Industry Focus
WHS deals primarily with construction materials and related products, such as steel reinforcing bar, used in the construction industry. We are seeking opportunities to finance transactions involving construction materials including cement, concrete, and steel as well as power generation and similar infrastructure development projects. WHS does undertake transactions in other hard commodities such as metals and petrochemicals. We operate both in trade and in the purchase of hard assets, such as manufacturing facilities.Transaction Focus
WHS operates as a principal or as a financing source for principals in transactions. When acting as a principal, WHS prefers to structure tightly integrated operations with local distribution partners. When acting as a financing source, WHS will take a secured priority position to provide inventory financing.Finally, while WHS seeks opportunities in commodity transactions that are effectuated through a continuing series of related trade transactions, WHS is willing to consider investments in hard assets, such as industrial facilities involved in the production, processing, or distribution of the underlying commodities.
