This case assesses Actis' optimal departure path for Umeme, a Ugandan electricity supply business within investment product portfolio. Actis is a private equity organization that finances in projects and invests in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It had spent seven years to significantly transform Umeme.
In their hunt for an appropriate exit, the partners at Actis weighed their technical knowledge to leave Umeme well placed to continue the financial and functional improvements that Actis had made throughout their investment period, while also ensuring a powerful return for Actis' investors. By researching the various courses accessible to Actis, this case demonstrates the variables at play in the creation of societal and economic gains through private equity investment.
PUBLICATION DATE: May 17, 2015 PRODUCT #: F311-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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