Declan Cassidy

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Provides classified advertising services

Acts as Private Equity Fund

As investment advisor, BML's strategy focuses on firms in the UK and Ireland displaying significant profit growth opportunity and robust positions within their markets. They invest in strong, cash-generative businesses with established records. In particular, they look for firms that can sustain organic growth through acquisitions. They also consider restructuring transactions and other geographic areas such as continental Europe and North America. BML prefers established firms but also considers starting new ventures within established markets. They eschew investments in technology-based start-ups. A key investment criterion is a strong management of prospective portfolio firms. BML, together with BCL and the investee firm, seeks significant influence. They generally take board representation in the target firms and majority stakes. BML aims to work closely with their portfolio firms' senior management to develop operational structures and recruit executive directors to achieve strategic objectives. They typically advise their portfolio firms' executive directors to invest at similar levels as the investment group. BML advises a mid- to long-term holding period from. Prior to closing investments, they plan optimal acquisition opportunities for potential investee firms, typically through an IPO or in the secondary market.

Operates exhibition organizing and magazine publishing company

Publishes journals and periodicals

Engages in organizing conferences, meetings, roadshows and award ceremonies