Gérard Cotton

Functions as an private equity firm

Operates as a portfolio company

Brederode-IM is a conservative equity and private equity investor with a growth-and-value investment approach and a mid- to long-term outlook. Three quarters of the firm's portfolio are invested in listed equity, the balance in private equity. The firm aims at generating both dividend income and capital gain through the timely disposal of holdings. The firm's listed equity investments are actively managed using a bottom-up investment process. They seek undervalued companies with growth and profit potential. They manage a highly diversified portfolio focused on high-grade, large-cap stocks, and do not impose sector allocation, weightings, minimum liquidity or holding period constraints on their investments. However they favor the financial sector. Brederode-IM's approach on options emphasizes prudence and flexibility, and consists in using covered calls and put options to enhance portfolio returns. The firm's private equity investments provide capital to US and Western European companies through fixed-term partnerships with other institutional investors. The private equity portfolio has no sector focus.

Acts as an alternative investment manager

Manufactures mattresses, toppers, and pillows