Focused asset selection
Our dedicated sector teams use our network of European offices and wider contacts to identify unique investment opportunities and angles in our chosen sectors.
We have a clear set of criteria through which we filter these opportunities to identify investments that sit within the Arcus sweetspot.
Focused asset selection
Our dedicated sector teams use our network of European offices and wider contacts to identify unique investment opportunities and angles in our chosen sectors.
We have a clear set of criteria through which we filter these opportunities to identify investments that sit within the Arcus sweetspot.
Our investment strategy focuses on three carefully chosen sectors:
Focused asset selection
Our dedicated sector teams use our network of European offices and wider contacts to identify unique investment opportunities and angles in our chosen sectors.
We have a clear set of criteria through which we filter these opportunities to identify investments that sit within the Arcus sweetspot.
- €150 – €500m equity
Focused asset selection
Our dedicated sector teams use our network of European offices and wider contacts to identify unique investment opportunities and angles in our chosen sectors.
We have a clear set of criteria through which we filter these opportunities to identify investments that sit within the Arcus sweetspot.
- Significant influence and partnership approach.
Focused asset selection
Our dedicated sector teams use our network of European offices and wider contacts to identify unique investment opportunities and angles in our chosen sectors.
We have a clear set of criteria through which we filter these opportunities to identify investments that sit within the Arcus sweetspot.
- Transitional assets
- Roll-up strategies
- Expansion & development opportunities
Focused asset selection
Our dedicated sector teams use our network of European offices and wider contacts to identify unique investment opportunities and angles in our chosen sectors.
We have a clear set of criteria through which we filter these opportunities to identify investments that sit within the Arcus sweetspot.
- ESG initial screening and full due diligence.
- ESG risk analysis and mitigation plans.
- Third party independent expert consultants.
Insight investing
Our strategic approach starts with a thorough analysis of the long-term trends at play in our core European markets.
Active Asset Management
The Arcus asset management approach is founded on combining dedicated and experienced senior resources with a structured asset management framework and institutionalised, repeatable processes. Arcus has developed a bespoke Asset Management Framework that is systematically applied to all of our investments. It is a practical toolkit based on years of shared experience working with infrastructure businesses through economic cycles.
The Arcus Asset Management teams work in partnership with portfolio company management to add value to its investment.
Asset management framework
Shareholder
Leadership
Management
Excellence
Strategy
& Operations
Finance
& Reporting
Responsible Investing
Arcus constantly strives to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards across our portfolio companies. Arcus is a signatory to the UNPRI, the UK Stewardship Code and a member of the Global ESG Benchmark for Real Assets (GRESB). In 2017, GRESB recognised our approach and ranked Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 1 (AEIF1) 1st in Europe and 2nd globally for diversified non-listed infrastructure funds. Individually, all of our assets were ranked in the top half of the 160 participating global infrastructure assets, with Brisa performing highest in 6th place, and 1st in European transport companies.
We believe that high quality infrastructure is critical to Europe’s future economic growth, as well as its social progression and environmental protection. As an owner and manager of sizable and strategically important businesses, ESG considerations are at the forefront of our thinking in each stage of the investment process.
By continually monitoring and improving ESG factors throughout the investment ownership period, we eliminate risks and create stronger, more sustainable businesses that contribute more to the societies in which they operate and are ultimately more valuable businesses. This virtuous cycle enables us to support the ESG objectives and deliver better returns for the pension plans and investment trusts that form our investor base.
The Arcus ESG policy is available below.
2017 awards
AEIF1
1st out of 15
Non-listed diversified European infrastructure funds
Brisa
1st out of 24
European Transport Companies
Forth Ports
1st out of 6
European Port Companies
