INVESTMENT PROFILE
Platform companies:
- EBITDA typically between $4mm–$15mm
- No size limits for add-on/complementary investments
- Manufacturing, distribution and service companies
- Headquartered in North America
Investment criteria:
- Leading position in niche industry
- Solid and sustainable growth
- High return on net assets
- Proven management team
- Limited customer concentration
- High EBITDA margins
Transaction types:
- Family businesses in transition
- Recapitalizations
- Management buyouts
- Corporate divestitures
- Take privates
Ownership:
- Control positions
- Selectively consider minority positions in growth companies
Investment strategy:
- Focus on growth – both organic and via acquisition
- Add value by driving operating improvements
Not considered:
- Start-up or early-stage companies
- Real estate