Mutares - Buy-and-build strategy fuels expansion

Successful turnarounds supported by add-on acquisitions allowed Mutares (MUX) to post record FY17 results. Improvements across the P&L resulted from profitable exits as well as bargain purchases. The shift in strategy towards platform investments is expected to further validate the benefits of the buy-and-build approach originally introduced in STS Group. MUX is now trying to replicate the concept for Balcke-Dürr Group and La Meusienne. Despite the recent positive developments, MUX’s shares have been under pressure and currently trade at a 30.0% discount to last reported NAV.