Industrivärden

Industrivärden

Industrivärden is a publicly traded holding company that contributes, through active ownership, to the long-term development and value creation of its holdings. The operations are based on a portfolio of listed Swedish companies with strong market positions and favorable value potential. Based on strong positions of influence, a long-term approach and extensive knowledge, Industrivärden contributes to the operational and strategic development of the portfolio companies. The goal is to generate an attractive long-term return at a balanced level of risk. 

Industrivärden’s portfolio is primarily exposed to commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, banking operations and consumer products. The portfolio companies occupy strong positions in their respective areas and the share portfolio is considered to have attractive long-term return potential.

The business model is based on Industrivärden’s relative strengths in the form of a long-term investment perspective, strong positions of influence, a well-developed ownership model, deep industrial knowledge and experience, financial strength and an extensive competence network. The long-term ownership perspective entails a natural focus on sustainable development and long-term value-creating measures in the portfolio companies.

In its ownership role, Industrivärden aims to contribute to the portfolio companies establishing and over time strengthening their leading positions in their respective industries. Considerable importance is attached to clear leadership, strategic focus, decentralization, flexibility and financial strength. Active ownership is exercised primarily through involvement in nomination committee work, board representation and continuous evaluation of companies, boards of directors, CEOs and executive management.

Sustainability

Industrivärden has its greatest sustainability impact in its role as an active owner of its portfolio companies. The company therefore acts as a well-informed and demanding owner with high ambitions to contribute to sustainable operations. This involves both minimizing sustainability-related risks and capturing sustainability-related opportunities.

Financial policies

Industrivärden’s dividend policy stipulates that the company is to generate a positive cash flow before portfolio changes and after dividends paid. The aim is to build investment capacity over time and to be able to support portfolio companies when needed. As a general rule, the debt/equity ratio is to range between 0-10%, but may periodically deviate from this interval.