Case Study:

1.5-day international Investor Day and asset site visit in Hamburg for one of Europe’s leading private equity firms.

Antin Infrastructure Partners is a leading independent private equity firm. Antin focus on infrastructure investments; managing seven funds that invest in infrastructure in Europe and North America, and target investments in the energy and environment, digital, transportation and social sectors. Exigent is incredibly proud to have supported Antin for the past decade in the following areas:

Unique location research

Extensive travel planning, delegate movement and management

Supplier sourcing, management and contract negotiation

VIP hospitality delivery

Creativity – innovation and problem solving

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Brief:

Antin’s annual investor days are always unique. Based on the location of an asset, Exigent is tasked with comprehensive location research, looking for the ‘diamond in the rough’ – seeing potential and delivering value. These events are quirky yet professional, and we pride ourselves in thinking beyond the standard scope. We use our direct network of reliable suppliers for memorable lunches and dinners, working alongside the Antin team providing step-by-step support and guidance.

Solution:

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Hamburg offered a special opportunity to utilise an artifact of maritime history. Using a museum ship in the port of Hamburg that had recently been restored as part of a “Youth in Work” project. Holding a conference for 100+ delegates on a decommissioned ship was a significant challenge, requiring a great deal of trust and creativity. Of course, we decided to up the ante, with delegates arriving and departing by boat.

Delivery:

Conference setup with large screen, round tables, and branded signage.

Exigent make Antin’s delegates feel special through our careful co-ordination and facilitation of international travel, luggage management, and creative/time-critical movement between accommodations, conference, functions, and the asset site visit.

Using a large ship as our conferment setting was complex, from building the set (craning it in!), to dressing useable bathroom facilities, and creating memorable ‘branding’ such as illuminated tea chests and fenders. Aside from Exigent’s attention to detail and creativity, our ability to source dependable and suppliers directly, proved a considerable and cost-effective benefit.

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Results:

Antin’s 2017 Investor Day was one of sheer disbelief, joy and awe. Arriving on the Hansahafen waters, to a decommissioned war ship, it was all the justification and gratification needed to see delegate’s faces turn swiftly from trepidation to admiration. Our work with Antin continues to evolve year on year, and we are extremely proud to be considered a vital cog in their incredible team.

Nicola Corrigan
Investor Relations Coordinator | Antin IP

“For the Antin IP team, trust and quality are the two key benefits of working with Exigent. We work on multiple events with them each year and without taking our own staff away from their already busy schedules, we know the work will be done without having to think about. Exigent's work is always at the highest possible level, especially AV and staging; they are a joy to work with”

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