Our Strategy

Investment Criteria

JAMAS seeks direct or indirect equity and equity-like investment opportunities that offer substantial upside while minimizing risk. Control positions are preferred but not mandatory.

JAMAS welcomes the opportunity to analyze and participate in a wide variety of opportunities, including those that complement our current portfolio as well as others that provide meaningful diversification.

General Guidelines

• Value investing in basic industries and real estate
• Substantial turnaround and distressed ventures
• Complex situations, including pre- and post-bankruptcy
• Venture capital and early-stage funding for unique opportunities
• Bolt-ons within our current investment portfolio
• Enterprise value $10 million to $500 million, with exceptions considered

Special Situations

JAMAS provides a unique solution-based approach to special situations and distressed investing. We bring agility and innovation to processes involving such opportunities. Particular focus lies on direct, strategic investments and a myriad of securities, including asset-backed, collateralized debt, and other pools of distressed assets.

JAMAS sponsors investments for venture capital, start-ups and early round investments in select situations. We have a particular interest in complementing our current investment portfolio, and in technology and financial services.