Equus Capital Management Corporation

What is Equus Capital Management Corporation?

Equus Capital Management Corporation, operating under the name Equus Total Return, Inc., is a business development company that functions as a closed-end fund and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. With a strategic vision centered around capital appreciation, they primarily invest in equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies.

Such investments are typically made through direct negotiations.

A significant aspect of their investment thesis is the focus on companies that are planning to undertake acquisitions, including those aiming for leveraged buyouts. Occasionally, they engage in recapitalizations of existing businesses or invest in special situations.

Equus Capital Management specifically targets private manufacturing, distribution, or service companies, concentrating on entities with annual revenues within the $15 to $150 million range. Their distinct approach to investment prioritizes delivering shareholder value, guided by effective governance, meticulous due diligence, and hands-on management.

They are committed to thoroughly understanding the long-term business objectives of their portfolio companies and work in partnership with management teams to realize these objectives. Equus Capital Management prides itself on its ability to identify value and opportunities that may be overlooked by others, and their partnership extends to helping their portfolio companies achieve operational success. They seek investment candidates across the U.S. and internationally, aiming to provide investors with a diversified private equity investment opportunity through their fund.

Their website offers detailed information about their operating company strategy, investment strategy, and investment criteria, along with showcasing their portfolio, team, and investor relations.