Operating Philosophy

Nikel establishes a collaborative partnership with operating management. Our decentralized business model offers management significant autonomy while providing proactive financial, business, and operational guidance.

Nikel is experienced in executing complex deals that require flexibility and multiple disciplines. In addition, the firm is skilled at building consensus among varied stakeholders and has structured and closed deals in a range of complex and difficult situations. Years of experience and an excellent track record have given the firm many resources on which to draw, including a broad base of relationships throughout the financial community.

Nikel believes that a large part of its success is based on the rigorous due diligence conducted by its professionals before the firm makes an investment. To supplement in-house expertise, the firm also uses a team of outside advisors who provide specialized counsel in accounting, tax, legal, IT, benefits, risk management, and environmental issues. Nikel also has a broad range of contacts that are occasionally called upon for industry specific insight.