Investment Criteria
Strategically Investing In Companies Positioned For Growth
Gridiron Capital seeks to invest in companies that meet the following criteria:
- History of profitability with EBITDA of $5 million to $25 million and EBITDA margins generally in excess of 10%.
- Solid franchises or market leaders with clear competitive advantages or that could have significant competitive advantages, if focused on new strategies.
- Companies that compete in industries experiencing fundamental change, seeking to capitalize on that change to build value.
- Closely held companies owned by founding family and/or management teams seeking to transition ownership.
- Corporate divestitures of orphaned or non-strategic operating divisions where management can own significant equity upon closing.
- Motivated senior management willing to work toward a shared vision.
- Companies that will benefit from the broad-based business experience of our team and our network of strategic relationships.
“It takes a mastery of a number of disciplines to complete a deal: knowledge, experience, enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment. We believe that Gridiron has a winning team that has mastered the skills necessary to make successful acquisitions.”