Acquisition Buy Box

What We Look For in a Business

Piedmont Triad, North Carolina · Lower Middle Market · Durable Cash Flow

Financial & Operating Criteria

If your company generally fits this profile, or is close, we would welcome hearing from you.

EBITDA$750,000 – $3,000,000
EBITDA Margin15% minimum
Operating History5+ years
Customer Concentration20% maximum
GeographyPiedmont Triad, North Carolina
SectorsEngineering & Manufacturing
Financial ProfileClean reporting, reliable cash flow
Transition6 to 12 months preferred

Sectors of Focus

Engineering and manufacturing industries, plus the businesses that serve them.

Manufacturing

Precision, industrial, and process manufacturers with established operations and repeat customers.

Engineering

Engineering services and technical firms supporting industrial and commercial clients.

Industrial Services

Services businesses supporting manufacturers and industrial customers.

Related B2B

Complementary B2B businesses that serve manufacturing or engineering companies.

Owner Situations

The circumstances where an operator-led buyer tends to be the right fit.

01 · Retiring Owner

No internal successor in place, and a priority on a respectful transition for employees and customers.

02 · Second-Generation Exit

A family business where the next generation is ready to pursue a different path.

03 · Corporate or PE Carve-Out

A non-core division or portfolio company that deserves focused, independent ownership.

Is Your Business a Fit?

Proprietary and off-market opportunities are especially welcome. Every situation is unique.