Ability to Add Value to Portfolio Companies: MCP is a value-added investor capable of providing financial, operational, analytical and strategic support to its portfolio companies on an as-needed basis. In addition, MCP is able to leverage both the experiences and capabilities of its professional staff, as well as its close relationship with Monitor Group, to support company management with day-to-day operating issues as well as long-term company strategic positioning. This combination of financial, operational, and strategic expertise make MCP an ideal partner in almost any setting.

Privileged Access to Monitor’s Proprietary Resources: MCP has access to the proprietary knowledge, analytical tools and methodologies developed by Monitor, one of the world’s leading business consulting firms. MCP is able to capitalize on Monitor’s ability to understand the determinants of an industry’s current and future profitability and their implications for the competitive strategy and performance of the industry’s participants.

Diverse Investment Team. MCP has assembled a team of experienced investment professionals that combine principal investing, strategic, managerial, operating and financial skills. Prior to founding MCP, two of its principals were among the founding members of Monitor while another two were founding members of Clipper, where they have worked closely together since 1990 making, managing and realizing private investments. In addition, a number of MCP’s professionals have managerial experience in a variety of industrial settings.

International Capabilities: MCP leverages the extensive international experience of its principals, as well as Monitor’s global resources and skill base, to pursue investments either based or with substantial operations outside of the United States. With consultants in 23 countries worldwide, Monitor is able to assist MCP in understanding local markets, identifying opportunities and evaluating risks. MCP has an office in Zurich and is currently expanding its investment program in Western Europe and has completed two transactions—Technal in France, Codere in Spain, Reverse Logistics in Germany and CMC in Denmark.