acquisition criteria

We are primarily focused on acquiring new platform or standalone portfolio companies.
Attractive candidates have the following characteristics:

Sales	$8-$20MM	Troubled companies may be larger, but most fit in this range
Business	Commercial/industrial product OEM's are preferred, industrial services & specialty distribution are considered	We are focused on investing in differentiated and sustainable businesses and are open to considering different types of businesses
Dynamics	Healthy or underperforming businesses are attractive	We have acquired healthy and growing businesses as well as companies in bankruptcy, either through a court process of from banks in secured party sales
Location	New England preferred, Mid-West or Mid-Atlantic considered if there is a strong fit with our other criteria	We currently have four portfolio businesses in New England and one in Texas
Management	Management continuity is not required	We are comfortable recruiting new CEO's to replace retiring owners

We are opportunistic and always willing to consider exceptions to our criteria.
Please do not hesitate to Contact Us with an opportunity.