Since 2019 we have we invested in strong management teams with solid businesses that exhibit integrity, honesty and trust as our guiding principles in addition to profits. Using our guiding qualitative principles, we seek to acquire businesses based on the financial criteria below:
CRITERIA
Cash Flow and Profitability:
Seeking company with EBITDA margins consistently between 15% and 30% over the past 3-5 years and a stable free cash flow in the range of $3.25 million to $5 million plus.
Operational and Management Strength:
Preference for businesses with a management team already in place. At least a COO and/or CFO.
Company should have established operational processes and a history of consistent performance.
Geographical Presence:
No preference, worldwide.
Financial Health:
Company should either carry no debt or have a debt to EBITDA ratio of less than 10%.
Ownership and Transition:
100% of the business available for sale.
Owner(s) should be seeking retirement and be interested in selling to a new owner that will continue the legacy of the business.
The ideal acquisition structure will maintain existing employees, uphold and continue current key contracts, and preserve community connections for long-term operation.
Industry and Market Dynamics:
Open to a range of industries. No food services.
No cyclical businesses
No project based businesses
Cultural and Ethical Considerations:
Company should uphold ethical business practices, and maintain a positive reputation within their respective markets.
“It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.”