Silverline Partners makes growth investments in companies from a variety of industries with differentiated approaches and strong potential for profitable growth. Specifics of our investment criteria include:

Primary Industry Focus:

• Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• Retail
• Distribution
• Business and Consumer Services

Industry Characteristics:

• Growing market segments, especially niche markets
• Fragmented sectors with consolidation opportunities
• Leveragable assets or cash flows
• Limited capital intensity
• Non-technology oriented

Company Characteristics:

• Revenues of $10 million to $60 million
• EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $6 million
• Strong historical cash flow or underperforming companies with potential for strong cash flow
• Competitive advantage through differentiated products or services
• Leading or highly recognized company within its industry sector
• Diverse customer base
• Deep bench of exceptional senior and middle managers

Our approach to investing favors numerous types of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, growth investments, management buyouts, divestitures and recapitalizations. We work closely with a select group of senior and mezzanine lenders to ensure a conservative capital structure that leverages our investors' equity returns while ensuring sufficient working capital availability to support company growth and capital expenditures. Our hold periods range from 3 to 5 years or longer and reflect the time needed to capitalize on the strategic plan developed by company management and Silverline Partners.