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Shaping Growth, Empowering Success

At a Glance

Consistent Track Record

With over AED 650 million in assets under management and a decade of global experience in the industrial sector, we empower resilient management teams for enduring value creation through strategic capital allocation and business acumen.

650M

in assets under management.

Portfolio
Companies

12+

Global
Operations

10+

Team
Members

450+

Generating

Revenue
CAGR

30%

Yielding

EBITDA
Margin

11%

Enabling

Dividend
Payout

60%

Effective Business Strategies for Sustained Growth

Deliver Strategic Value
Create, enhance, and realize enterprise value through devising and implementing effective business strategies to achieve shareholder objectives and corporate goals.
Optimize Financial Management
Plan, monitor, and improve the financial performance of the company by setting annual budgets, tracking periodic KPIs, and implementing optimal capital structures.
Implement Operational Efficiencies
Align people, processes, and technology to drive operational efficiencies by instituting policies & procedures, risk controls, and implementing an optimal organizational design.
Stimulate Commercial Growth
Identify, assess, and initiate new ventures and strategic alliances for investees by networking, building relationships, and leveraging synergies to achieve sustainable growth.

The Trusted Investment Partner for Resilient Leaders

Our Mission
To be the trusted investment partner of choice based on a sustained track record of delivering superior returns for its portfolio companies and stakeholders.
Our Vision
To empower resilient entrepreneurs for market leadership through better funding strategies, increased risk appetite, and greater access to global markets.

Investing in Growing and Established Market Leaders

Our Portfolio

Companies We’ve Partnered With

Gutmann Capital’s investment remit encompasses the GCC, Europe, and North America, with a portfolio of businesses in the industrial and development sectors.

Gutmann Systems Middle East
Market-leading aluminum building façade systems house.
Gutmann North America
Growing supplier of aluminum building systems in North America.
ALUFLAM Group
Experts in aluminum & glass. From extrusion to finished machining.
Gutmann PVB
Specialized manufacturer of high-quality polyvinyl butyral (PVB).
Spectrum Lighting
Accomplished lighting solutions provider and integrator.
Gutmann Orama
Prominent European supplier of minimal systems for high-end sectors.
Our Strategy

Where We Invest

Primary

Secondary

Opportunistic

Primary

Downstream Aluminum & Building Facades Industry

Strategically linked to the existing companies in the portfolio.

Glass Processing
Window and Door Manufacturing
Coating Plants
Hardware Manufacturing
Engineering Services

Secondary

Industrial Manufacturing for the Construction Sector

Related to the development industry that have a common buyer to the primary focus.

Steel Manufacturing
Glass Manufacturing
PVC Extrusions
Joinery
Industrial Services

Opportunistic

Various Supplementary Industries

Sector agnostic lucrative financial opportunities with high-growth potential.

Education
Food & Beverage
Shipping & Logistics
Health & Wellness
Technology Services

*Indicative non exhaustive

What We Look For

We look to take controlling stakes in potential and established market leaders having high-growth potential and synergies with our existing portfolio.

Strategic Parameters

  • Like-minded entrepreneurs with aligned interests and a shared vision
  • Strong and incentivized management teams with a track record of growth
  • Clear synergies with the existing portfolio companies

Financial Criteria

  • Minimum Revenues of USD 50 million per annum
  • Minimum Net GCC Profit of USD 7.5 million per annum
  • Minimum EBITDA of USD 10 million per annum
  • Track record of consistent dividend payout
  • Track record of double-digit growth

Geographic Remit

  • GCC
  • Europe
  • North America

Investment Framework

Mergers & Acquisitions

Originate

Develop the investment criteria, engage multiple sourcing channels, and solicit potential investment opportunities.

Evaluate

Lead financial, commercial, and legal due diligence exercises on underlying investment opportunities along with advisors.

Structure

Devise investment structures, prepare term sheets, and author investment memoranda for the Investment Committee and the Board.

Execute

Negotiate favorable terms, seek aggressive protections in the SHA and SPA, and oversee the transaction's closing.

Originate

Develop the investment criteria, engage multiple sourcing channels, and solicit potential investment opportunities.

Evaluate

Lead financial, commercial, and legal due diligence exercises on underlying investment opportunities along with advisors.

Structure

Devise investment structures, prepare term sheets, and author investment memoranda for the Investment Committee and the Board.

Execute

Negotiate favorable terms, seek aggressive protections in the SHA and SPA, and oversee the transaction's closing.

Portfolio Management & Divestments

Plan

Support company leadership in developing strategic, operational, and financial plans to support value creation.

Implement

Work with leadership to translate plans into value-creating initiatives and develop delivery roadmaps.

Monitor

Perform corporate governance activities to assess and report on the progress of the investee and the value-creation initiatives.

Exit

Plan, prepare, and procure exits to realize the value created in underlying investments along with advisors.

Plan

Support company leadership in developing strategic, operational, and financial plans to support value creation.

Implement

Work with leadership to translate plans into value-creating initiatives and develop delivery roadmaps.

Monitor

Perform corporate governance activities to assess and report on the progress of the investee and the value-creation initiatives.

Exit

Plan, prepare, and procure exits to realize the value created in underlying investments along with advisors.

Leadership Team

Managing Success

Nael Afieh
Chairman
Nael Afieh is a distinguished business leader and professional architect with a robust background in architectural engineering. He...
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Waleed Dhaduk
CEO
Waleed Dhaduk is an investment leader with over 23 years of global experience, particularly in the industrial sector. He has successfully...
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Syed Ahmed Ali
CFO
Syed Ahmed Ali is a recognized financial leader with substantial experience in financial management and stewardship, currently...
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