Aetos Partners · What we do
What we do
Three areas, nine situations, one clear path for each
We start from situations SMEs face all the time. For each one we know where to begin, which tools are needed and how to take the business through to the result.
Stability and balance
Financial structure and planning
We strengthen the company's financial balance, control and sustainability. We define its funding needs and build planning systems for informed decisions.
Goal: a financially sound businessRevenues growing, cash under pressure
Sales are rising, but so are overdrafts, and the cash cycle is slipping out of control.
How we step in- Working capital analysis and a 12-month cash flow plan
- Redesigned credit lines, with the right mix of short and medium term
- Management reporting and control
Unplanned capital expenditure
Assets are bought when the need arises, underestimating the financial impact.
How we step in- A three-year capex plan
- Financial sustainability analysis
- Subsidised finance and structured debt built into the plan
Over-reliance on bank lending
Few sources of funding, almost all of them banks, and no alternatives ready.
How we step in- Capital structure analysis
- Subsidised and quasi-equity instruments
- Documentation for banks and investors
Evolution
Transformation and growth
We work alongside owners through times of change: new markets, major investments, extraordinary transactions. We build the business plan and test the scenarios.
Goal: a clear direction for growthGrowth built on personal relationships
The company grows on the owner's network, but its structure is not ready to scale.
How we step in- A scalable business plan
- Repeatable economic drivers
- A structured organisation
A business model that needs to evolve
New revenue models are needed to make results more stable over time.
How we step in- Impact on margins and cash flow
- Transition scenarios
- Roadmap and KPIs
Growth through acquisitions
Buying a competitor to accelerate growth, without losing control of the integration.
How we step in- An integrated business plan
- Target valuation
- Post-acquisition integration
Decision
Support for complex decisions
We support shareholders and boards through the decision-making process, bringing method, objective analysis and an independent view. We build scenarios and make risks and impacts measurable.
Goal: method and clarity in every choiceShareholders pulling in different directions
There is no shared, objective basis for the company's future, and the gap between the parties keeps growing.
How we step in- Alternative scenarios
- Economic and governance impacts
- A structured dialogue between the parties, with an independent view
Every decision rests with the founder
Everything goes through one person, with little involvement from management.
How we step in- A shared business plan
- Clear, measurable KPIs
- Methods that involve management
Bringing in a new investor
Talks with funds and investors begin, and with them the question of control.
How we step in- A redefined business plan and targets
- Impact on corporate governance
- Ongoing support throughout the negotiation