Investment Philosophy

Long-term value creation through partnership

Our Philosophy

We are long-term investors who believe that business success is based on character, discipline, and experience. We care about the customers, the employees, and the communities of the firms we acquire, and we work hard to protect their interests throughout the acquisition process.

We believe these qualities make Greenleigh Group offer an attractive means to maximize the value of your business.

Our Process

In searching for acquisition candidates, Greenleigh Group relies heavily on investment bankers, business brokers, accountants, lenders, and attorneys to help us find good investment opportunities. We enjoy positive and mutually rewarding relationships with these intermediaries, and we work hard to be considerate, confidential, and responsive.

After a preliminary conversation with management, we visit the company and view operations first hand. Next, we present prospective investments to our partners for consideration and discussion of critical issues. We endeavor to offer a preliminary expression of interest quickly.

Our investment team then conducts a broad array of due diligence, including conducting market research; assessing business and market conditions, management, products, competition, customers and vendors; developing financial models; and benchmarking performance against industry peers.

Greenleigh Group's evaluation of an acquisition candidate is on a strictly confidential basis and takes into account issues such as employee welfare and an owner's tax planning.

After the transaction is complete, Greenleigh Group works to smoothly transition the existing owner out of the business with minimal disruptions for customers, employees, and suppliers.

Acquisition Criteria

While the universe of investment opportunities continually evolves, our investment criteria are highly consistent. We seek high quality companies led by motivated and skilled executives who want to own as well as run their businesses.

Investment Characteristics

  • Medium to high barriers to competitive entry
  • Predictable, recurring revenues with high customer retention
  • High operating leverage where revenue increases yield rapid profit growth
  • Opportunity to significantly increase profitability

Financial Parameters

  • Sales: $500,000 - $5 million
  • EBITDA: Minimum $100,000
  • Purchase Price: $500,000 - $10 million
  • Ownership: 100% ownership required
  • Geography: Southeast USA

Do You Have an Opportunity?

We respond promptly, and with complete confidentiality to all inquiries regarding potential acquisitions that fit our parameters.

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