ACQUISITION PHILOSOPHY 

How we work as owners 

Protect the fabric that make the business work. Invest in the current operating team, customer commitments and technical expertise. Preserve the brand and customer relationships. Implement Nth&River sustainability performance environment.

Decentralise decision making. Work alongside decision makers on budgets, clear delegations and priority outcomes. Key leaders report to the operating company board and works with Nth&River on the agreed priorities. 

Build capability through the work. Use our Diagnostic across people, strategy, culture and structure. Pair interviews and field observation with financial and operating evidence.

Invest for durable cash generation. We fund safety, compliance, people and asset reliability.

Grow from the existing base. We buy businesses that are performing. We want to harness what works, and implement the infrastructure to support the long term.