Acquisition Criteria

Koch Enterprises is a fifth generation, closely-held, family-owned holding company operating since 1873. We currently manage a diversified portfolio of industrial companies with consolidated sales of over $1B. We have very low debt and exceptional financial stability. We are always looking for great companies to add to our portfolio - either as a platform company or as a add-on to one of our existing companies.

  • Our focus and experience allow us to move with greater speed and certainty
  • We have a long and proven history of living our core values
  • We can preserve and grow your legacy
  • We want you to succeed with us
  • We are constructive and knowledgeable partners
  • We have first-hand experience leading, operating and managing best-in-class industrial companies that engineer, project manage, manufacture, and/or distribute essential products and services to blue-chip customers

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

  • Management teams with track records of success
  • Proven business models in growing market segments
  • Cultures of Excellence, Engagement, Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Businesses that consistently achieve high operating profits and high return on invested capital

INDUSTRY FOCUS

  • Business to Business (B2B)
  • Non-Automotive
  • Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Service
  • Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Fabrication (Amprod add-on)
  • Building Automation Integrators (SWC add-on)
  • HVAC Distribution (Koch Air add-on)

TRANSACTION SIZE

  • EBITDA $2M to $20M

TRANSACTION TYPES

  • Majority equity positions preferred
  • Although we are opportunistic, we generally avoid early-stage investments and turnarounds

GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS

  • Midwest US Headquarters preferred

 

Contact: Steve Church | Phone (812) 465-9693 | Email: schurch@kochllc.com