COMPANY
CRITERIA
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We typically partner with companies that have historically demonstrated strong and consistent earnings. Other requisite attributes include: strong management, high growth potential and a leverage-able asset base. We evaluate the strength of each company quantitatively, on the basis of the key financial metrics, and qualitatively, through a detailed analysis of operational strength and the executive teams with whom we partner.
STRONG MANAGEMENT TEAM
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Experienced management teams with significant industry tenure
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A desire to stay on in some capacity post-close and continue to grow the business
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ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL METRICS
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Industry leading margins
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Minimal maintenance capital expenditures
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Historical profitability and reasonable valuation expectations
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PREDICTABLE CASH FLOWS
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A three year history of positive cash flows
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A positive future outlook whether it be backlog, industry or existing customer base
HIGH GROWTH POTENTIAL
Immediately addressable opportunities to increase revenue:
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By growing within a rapidly expanding industry
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By taking market share from competitors
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Through specific, identified operational, sales and marketing improvements
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Through follow-on acquisition
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LEVERAGE-ABLE ASSET BASE
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Presence of physical assets, intangible assets, and/or a strong history of cash flow