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General Investment Criteria: Acquisition opportunities of companies with EBITDA from $3 to $50 million with talented, committed management. Mature companies that have substantial opportunities for growth internally or through acquisitions of complementary businesses. We seek companies with strong positions in niche markets, or a clearly defined potential to create market leadership.
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A Search Fund with committed capital to execute a transaction whereby the principal will become the CEO of the acquired entity. Looking to acquire a well-established platform (preference for a target with $8mm to $15mm in historical Ebitda) and then build that platform through acquisitive and organic measures into a multi-hundred million dollar entity. They can facilitate a complete exit for owners - CEOs wanting to step aside or looking to transition out of day-to-day operations, and/or they can be flexible and leave them as the COO or move to a senior advisor position (but to be clear, the CEO needs to want to step aside).
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General Criteria:
Revenue Range: Between $15 150mm
EBITDA Range: Between $2.5 - 20mm, 15% margins
Transaction Type: Control Buyout
Transaction Structure: Prefer to acquire 100%, but no less than 80%
Growth: Top line> 15% per year, 3 years of profitable operations, predictable and sustainable cash flows (i.e. long term contracts or demonstrated high renewal rates on shorter term contracts)
Geography: United States
Cutomers: diversified customer base with high rate of retention and recurring revenue component
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Target Industries (Strong prefernce for service businesses):
Industries which service or partner with infrastructure, essential service or government sectors, including:
Utility and traditional energy services
Green and alternative energy services,
Roadway maintenance, lighting and signage services, vegetation management
Rail inspection & maintenance, treatment, vegetation management, signal system services
Airport concessionaires and service providers,
Ports and waterway services (inland water dredging, levee maintenance, water preservation services, waste management services)
Communication infrastructure services (rural/regional providers, tower leasing and servicing)
Medical, hospital and emergency services
Government services
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Private Capital Research LLC is currently retained by a world leading manufacturer of both custom and pre-engineered bearings. Our client is focused on both bearings and related technology. They are looking to expand by acquiring a business in the Precision Equipment Manufacturing and Repair Industry.
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General Criteria:
Revenue Size: $5.0 - 20mm
Gross Margins: >30% for product manufacturers; but can be lower for MRO and Parts sales companies.
Growth: GDP growth or better
EBITDA: $1 - 4mm historical - no distressed situations.
EBITDA Margins: 10%+
Customers: Diversified customer base
Geography: USA based targets only, with a focus on Mid-Atlantic, Houston TX, Indiana, Ohio
Management & Staff:
Key management personnel will be retained for at least one year post acquisition.
Investment Type:
100% ownership preferred with some flexibility. Asset purchase preferred.
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Target Industries Niche Focus:
Primary NAICS Codes:
332991 - Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing
33361 - Engine, Turbine and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
333613 - Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Additional Target Descriptions:
Precision Equipment Manufacturing and Repair
Bearings and Seals Manufacturing, Repair, Services
Rotating Components Manufacturing, Service
Turbine Parts and Components (blades and rotating parts) Manufacturing, Service, Maintenance
Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, Services, Maintenance
Oil and Gas Industry Equipment and Services
Navel and US Government Equipment Suppliers and Manufacturers.
OEM or Aftermarket Businesses with a preference to growing the Aftermarket Business
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