Corinthian Capital targets unique niche companies that have a demonstrated history of profitability and the ability to generate above average margins and strong cash flows. We take a highly disciplined approach to investment selection and generally pursue opportunities that meet or exceed the following specific criteria:
- Niche market leaders in the manufacturing, distribution, service and consumer products segments
- Located primarily in North America
- Defensible market positions and competitive advantages
- Low technological risk
- Reasonable capital expenditure and working capital requirements
- Proven, high quality operating management teams in-place or "on-deck"
- Good operating leverage, where modest sales growth leads to accelerated earnings
- Financial parameters for stand-alone investments:
- Sales: $50 million to $250 million
- EBITDA: $10 million to $30 million
- Financial parameters for add-on acquisitions:
- Sales: $10 million to $250 million
- EBITDA: $1 million to $30 million
- We also review companies operating in out-of-favor or difficult to understand industries
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