David Planvig

CVC's investment strategy focuses on the large buyout sector of the private equity market. Their investment objective aims to generate significant long-term capital appreciation through a diverse portfolio of firms producing strong, stable returns. They seek to create long-term value. They are active, long-term investors typically holding investments for five or more years. They look for controlling stakes in firms with an average enterprise value of €1 billion or more. They work closely with the portfolio firms' management teams developing strategies to ensure the firms' full performance potential. CVC invests across diverse industrial and service businesses worldwide. Key investment criteria they seek include firms with an enterprise value ranging from €250 million to €10 billion, experienced management and workforce, opportunities for growth either organically or through acquisition, stable cash flows and above average returns on internally invested capital. CVC's funds have invested in diverse sectors in Europe and Asia such as motorsport rights management business, affinity brand business, specialized clothing retailers, national postal operators, directories business, diversified media group and beverage packaging manufacturer.