Capitalizing on his wide-ranging career as an operating executive, strategy and financial consultant and investment banker, John Kemp is actively seeking acquisition opportunities in the lower middle market.
Companies with revenues between $5 – $10 million, and Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of $1.0 million (approximately)
Larger companies with revenues between $10 – $50 million, and EBITDA from $1.0 – $3.0 million
Niche manufacturing, specialty distribution and business & industrial services
Business-to-business (B2B)
Industry agnostic, with slight (but not exclusive) preference for the automotive aftermarket, consumer products and business services
Address growing markets with sustainable competitive advantages
Minimal customer and vendor concentration
Exit (transition) plan for retiring business owner(s) and divestitures (e.g., non-core subsidiaries of larger corporations)
No interest in “main street” businesses such as retail and restaurants, terminally distressed or start-ups
Revenues: United States
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