The best proof of our effectiveness is our work.
Where others see difficulties, we see opportunities.
Mercaton SICAV is specialized investor, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs, investors, banks, and creditors during times of financial distress. Our purpose is to rejuvenate struggling companies and optimize the value of their assets.
Furthermore, we support companies in managing the challenges of ambitious growth or buyout situations.
Mercaton SSF aims to deliver a platform for undervalued projects by providing:
- Funds for investments in difficult projects, restructurings and turnarounds
- Team of experienced managers to implement restructurings
- Team of lawyers specializing in “under stress” operations
Operational and financial restructuring The fund strategy looks to negotiate with various creditors, with the aim of improving a target company’s financial well-being, reinforced by making necessary operational and strategic changes.
Unique investment opportunities The fund seeks opportunities to invest in projects where other investors see difficulties.
Activist approach The funds hands on approach, like activist investors, is focused on providing support to target companies. This requires a fundamental shift in direction, with the intent of increasing company value, by making changes to; management structures, strategy and business objectives.
Turnarounds and bankruptcies The funds major point of focus, is towards turnaround and bankruptcy cases. With such situations, the fund engages in the process of recovery and stabilisation, using a hands-on approach.
Interim management In difficult situations, where traditional managers are unable to steer a company, our experience enables us to carry out the most difficult restructuring tasks, by implementing interim management.
Asset stripping and Hollow-outs Companies undergoing restructuring or bankruptcies, often own valuable assets. These, when skilfully vended, can prove to yield higher returns than traditional methods. Our strategy, looks to capitalises on such opportunities.
Other restructuring activities
Tomasz
Nietubyć
Tomasz, prior to joining Mercaton SSF, demonstrated managerial and investment expertise across various industries, including recycling, catering services, food production, IT, and gaming. Often involved from their inception, projects he co-developed currently generate over 200 million euros in revenue and provide employment for over 800 individuals. Since 2010, Tomasz efficiently managed financing in capital markets, exceeding the threshold of 120 million euros across more than 50 projects at various developmental stages. With a unique ability to identify business opportunities and effectively execute asset acquisitions, Tomasz operates in Poland, where he has built a rich network of contacts. He is a driving force behind SSF, considering this endeavor as a central element of his professional pursuits in the coming years. Due to his extensive experience and past accomplishments, Tomasz is well-positioned to assume the role of Chief Operations Officer.
Kurt
Lallemand
“If it is not complicated, it’s not a task for me,” says Kurt Lallemand, who has a remarkable track record in the Fund and Banking Industry. With over 20 years of experience, Kurt is a distinguished investment fund specialist known for his strategic vision and expertise in structuring complex deals. He has held roles as an Auditor, Consultant, and manager in financially challenged companies, gaining extensive crisis management experience.
Kurt holds a master’s degree from the University of the Saarland in Saarbrücken and became Germany’s youngest CPA (Wirtschaftsprüfer) at 26. After his audit career, he transitioned to consultancy and interim management in the financial sector and service companies.
Kurt’s leadership skills, expertise, and unwavering dedication to excellence continue to drive the success of Mercaton, making him a formidable force in the Mercaton team where he is Chief Investment Officer.