Soft Commodities
- We are building a global soft commodities trading house and are currently supplying to blue chip international clients who understand the trade and are partnering with us on a consistent basis.
- We are making investments in key countries that we have identified as exciting supply points and increasing our exposure in locations such as Madagascar and South Asia.
- Our local knowledge and strong partnerships with the various elements within the supply chain has led to us becoming a globally recognised name in the spice trade (cloves, black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla) as well as in the pulses segment (white kidney beans, red kidney beans, green moung beans, flat white beans and black eyed beans).
- Our goal is to introduce best of industry practices and consolidate this highly fragmented global market through acquisitions, partnerships and organic growth.
Oil & Gas
- Acquisition of a non-operating interest in a producing asset in a geo-politically stable region such as in NW Europe, either onshore or offshore, to provide the platform that is necessary to fuel further growth.
- Going forward, the acquisition of operating interest in further production and development projects where the political and technical risks are well understood and controllable. In particular, targets sought will be those where value can be increased through better operational management.
- Due to high venture risk, exploration will be avoided until the company has the financial resources to balance the upside with any associated downside risk.
Venture Risk Control
- The identification and management of venture risk is fundamental to the successful growth of Helm.
- There are many examples where ignoring risks and failure to have contingent plans to manage these risks leads to destruction of value and in some cases corporate failure.
- The management team has the experience to identify and capture the upsides of natural resource ventures but, at the same time, combines this skill with a pragmatic assessment of the technical and commercial downsides before proceeding.
Ethos
- Our aim is to create a company that is built on the principles of balanced risk and a diverse portfolio of assets; most importantly, ensuring that the application of our funds is optimised within acceptable risk parameters.
- The bridge to success is defined by respect; respect for our human and monetary capital; respect for our individual and joint capabilities to put them to good use generating healthy returns year after year; respect for our clients who out their faith in us to deliver in time and on specification.