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SEP is a development investor. Its ultimate objective is to participate directly in underlying metal or mineral projects with the objective of building new businesses. However, it will take equity placements in listed companies that are the majority owners of an asset as part of its overall strategy. As a matter of policy, SEP does not make hostile acquisitions. SEP also invests in refinancing and expansion opportunities in established businesses with existing operations that have the potential for further growth. Projects are expected to be low cost and profitable across the business cycle and offer commensurate returns for the risks involved. SEP typically seeks potential high return projects with companies that have committed and talented management.
SEP invests its investors' capital in a step by step manner in line with the capital needs of the project through its development and commissioning phases.
The Sentient Funds expect to hold their investments for the medium to longer term and seek to have a significant position in each of their investments. Investments are structured according to the individual project and company circumstances.
The Sentient Funds are engaged investors and are actively involved with management through board representation. SEP monitors the performance of the portfolio companies through frequent communication with management and regular analysis of financial and operating results. SEP is able to provide advice regarding financial matters, including the evaluation and implications of acquisition and divesture opportunities, strategic and long-term planning, and refinancing options.
SEP has a structured and rigorous review process. Each step from the preliminary review, through site visits, detailed operational and financial evaluation, technical and financial due diligence and documentation of transactions occurs in a realistic timeframe before an investment is made. SEP will study its exit strategies and options as part of its evaluation process.
All aspects of each proposal ranging from the basic value proposition, sponsor management and exit strategy to specific resource, finance, country and operational risks are evaluated before coming to a decision.
In making an investment, SEP will work with management and other stakeholders to evaluate and agree the desired realisation options. Realisation opportunities include, sale to company/management, sale to a corporate buyer, sale to a financial buyer, initial public offerings or recapitalisations.
Sentient has a structured and rigorous review process. Each step from the preliminary review, through site visits, detailed operational and financial evaluation, technical and financial due diligence and documentation of transactions occurs in a realistic timeframe before an investment is made. Sentient will study its exit strategies and options as part of its evaluation process.
All aspects of each proposal ranging from the basic value proposition, sponsor management and exit strategy to specific resource, finance, country and operational risks are evaluated before coming to a decision.
Sentient is able to draw on its own extensive library and databases on resource industries, companies, projects and its network of independent external advisors during the process of making its investment decisions.
In making an investment, Sentient will work with management and other stakeholders to evaluate and agree the desired realisation options. Realisation opportunities include, sale to company/management, sale to a corporate buyer, sale to a financial buyer, initial public offerings or recapitalisations.