SummaryCornerstone is a well capitalized business that creates value by acquiring lower middle market companies and taking them to the next level. Negotiations are conducted directly with Cornerstone principals for efficient decision-making and transaction completion. Owners who choose us as buyers…
Summary
Cornerstone is a well capitalized business that creates value by acquiring lower middle market companies and taking them to the next level. Negotiations are conducted directly with Cornerstone principals for efficient decision-making and transaction completion. Owners who choose us as buyers will receive fair value plus the assurance that their business will be carried forward and grown in an ethical manner befitting the solid foundation built by them and their team.
Our Strategy
Our singular focus is providing customers with compelling value by empowering our people and operating efficiently. Our two managing principals bring extensive investment insight and wide-ranging experience to building brands. We believe in putting relationships first, being accountable, always improving and helping people succeed. We are targeting companies in categories including food, snacks, confectionary, beverages and related inputs.
How We're Different
We evaluate opportunities like a buyout firm but our objective is to build great businesses for the long term. This makes the quality and know-how of the people that join us as important as their company’s intellectual property and physical assets.
Cornerstone Acquisitions invests its own capital without SBA or bank loans.
Our exceptionally deep experience in emerging markets expands revenue opportunities and offers cost reduction possibilities through access to new customer groups and supply chains.
Selling to Cornerstone is an ideal succession option for founders/owners who want a promising future for their business and the people who help make it successful.
Preferred Profile
Preferred acquisitions have most of the following characteristics:
· Price $ 4 million and below
· EBITDA at least $300,000
· Strong gross and net margins
· B2B (manufacturing, distribution, business services, etc)
· History of steady sales and profits
· Repeat customers with moderate to low concentration
· Strong position in a niche market
· Positive brand image and/or proprietary product line
· Cohesive team with good values
· Durable industry characteristics (unlikely to be disrupted)
· Owner/founder ready to retire in the near future
