Alchemy was established to take advantage of difficult deals and investing in challenging businesses plays to Alchemy’s strengths. A large number of such opportunities are now emerging in the current turbulent market due to forced sellers, structural change and inappropriate debt structures. Difficulties in obtaining leverage in the current market will also create opportunities.

Alchemy invests in most business sectors with a focus on complex markets and transactions.

This is delivered by:

- a small, highly professional investment team

- a minimally competitive deal flow

- a willingness to tackle difficult transactions

- a highly efficient scale and method of operation

Public to private transactions have been a particular feature of the Plan's investments, with 21 successfully completed.