PRIVATE EQUITY

Investment Strategy

Spirit Capital targets control-focused equity positions in private companies with the following characteristics:

1. A demonstrable record of profitability and cash flow generation;
2. An experienced and reputable senior management team that will remain with the company after the conclusion of the investment;
3. The potential to benefit from Spirit Capital’s relationships;
4. Sound growth prospects.

Transaction Categories

Spirit Capital invests in the following types of transactions:

1. Leveraged Buy-Outs (i.e. the acquisition of a business using third party debt to finance a portion of the purchase price);
2. Management Buy-Outs/Buy-Ins (i.e. funding to enable a management team, either existing or new, to acquire a meaningful interest in a business from the existing owners);
3. Expansion Capital (i.e. funding for the growth and expansion of a business):
4. Replacement Capital (i.e. funding for the purchase of an existing interest in a business from the existing owners).

Industry Focus

Spirit Capital will seek to build a portfolio of investments across different industries.