Investment Criteria
 

Ownership

  • The Edwards Group seeks controlling interest

Company

  • Established at least three years with strong reputation within its industry
  • Growth potential - either organic or through acquisition

Financial

  • Free Cash Flows between $250,000 and $5,000,000
  • Consistent financial metrics for past three years
  • Expectation of positive and stable cash flows
  • Conservative balance sheet

Management

  • Seller willing to assist in the transition of ownership
  • Experienced and driven middle management
  • Solid employee relations

Product / Service Offering

  • Stable product not subject to rapid obsolescence
  • Significant value-added benefit to the customer
  • A defensible market position
  • Diverse base of customers
  • High customer retention rates

Market

  • Growing or relatively mature industry
  • Fragmented geographically or by product
  • Fragmented suppliers and/or customers
  • Limited cyclicality and seasonality
  • High entry barriers

Geography

  • Texas and Southwest USA

The Edwards Group
5508 Highway 290 West, Suite 208
Austin, Texas 78735

512-358-1000 (phone)
512-358-1004 (fax)

Murray Edwards
murray.edwards@theedwardsgroup.com