Investment Philosophy
The Goldschmidt Family's primary goal, through the VVG, has traditionally been to hold long-term investments in small to mid-sized industrial corporations.
VVG's oldest and most traditional holding is Goldschmidt Group, a former business unit of Th. Goldschmidt AG.
VVG acquired Powder Metal Group (PMG) in 2011. PMG was founded in 1960 as a joint venture between Thyssen AG and Plansee AG and is based in Füssen, Germany.
VVG also has smaller investments in other industrial projects.
VVG is structured as a holding company for various financial assets. VVG's activities are characterized by a process of continuously reassessing its individual investments to improve overall performance and value. Major shareholdings are managed via a board of directors or a supervisory board. VVG aims at the acquisition of controlling majorities and influence over long-term strategic decisions.
Overall, VVG is interested in long-tern cooperation, sustained enhancement in value and growth by acquisition of industrial companies.