Investment Approach

Värde specializes in originating credit, providing capital solutions and trading credit. Our dedicated sector and asset-level expertise complemented by our integrated platform enhances our ability to navigate the complexities of global markets to deliver value for our investors. Our investment approach is built on:

Targeting Market Inefficiency & Capital Gaps

Identifying opportunities and developing scalable themes in less efficient markets or where we see a favorable imbalance in the relative supply and demand for capital.

Investing Through the Cycle

Building through-the-cycle businesses and differentiated partnerships that support durable deal flow with cycle-tested experience in our core markets.

Downside Protection

Applying consistent discipline and deliberate structuring developed throughout our extensive history managing investments across the capital structure.

How We Create Value

We seek to create value through rigorous analysis, strategic execution and innovative solutions. By focusing on areas where we can leverage our expertise and unique insights, we aim to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for our investors.

1ORIGINATE CREDIT 2PROVIDE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS 3TRADE IN LIQUID MARKETS

We originate credit where the demand is high, and the supply is low.

Structure performing lending solutions to meet the unique needs of our borrowers
Focus on high-quality borrowers and collateral
Invest in sectors that require specialist networks and where we have developed asset-level expertise

We create private capital solutions in dislocated or stressed credit markets.

Provide bespoke liquidity solutions and rescue financings
Utilize experience and flexibility to invest across the capital structure
Identify areas of cyclical stress where lower values create the potential for outsized returns

We invest opportunistically where there are liquidity gaps in public markets.

Focus on active, value-oriented credit selection through bottom-up fundamental research
Capitalize on dislocated opportunities and stressed situations
Draw on roots in distressed investing that bolster our ability to navigate complex situations and unlock value

A Platform Built on Partnerships

Our specialized investment platform is enhanced by a network of partnerships and joint ventures that support differentiated investment opportunities in areas where there are substantial barriers to entry.

Business Management

Data Science

Asset Management

Longstanding reputation of integrity and expertise

Differentiated deal flow through relationships in local markets

Global platform leveraging local investing infrastructure

Strategic joint ventures and market relationships