Investment Philosophy
The firm was established to reflect a clear set of principles:
- Long-term ownership over transactional investing
- Responsible use of leverage
- Focus on cash flow and downside protection
- Alignment among investors, operators, and management teams
- Operational involvement where it adds measurable value
Target Companies
212 Chestnut Investments focuses on acquiring established, profitable small and lower-middle-market businesses characterized by:
- Stable and recurring cash flow
- Proven operating histories
- Straightforward business models
- Sellers willing to partner for long-term business success
We prioritize industries and business models we understand well and where we can serve as effective long-term stewards of the business.
Industries
Business attributes
Business attributes
- B2B
- Manufacturing (esp. capital equipment)
- Industrial distribution
- Specialty contractors
Business attributes
Business attributes
Business attributes
- Adjusted EBITDA: $0.5–2M
- Steady performance and cash flows
- Future growth of 5–10% per year
- Owner looking for support with ancillary functions (e.g. finance, HR, IT, legal, strategy)
- Immature systems/processes
Terms
Business attributes
Terms
- Multiple: 3–5x
- Owner willing to stay at least 2–3 years or a strong internal candidate ready to take over within 12 months
- Owner willing to provide seller financing (note and/or earn-out)
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