Investment Criteria

BlackEagle Partners seeks to make control equity investments in lower and middle market companies with sustainable business models.  We focus on investment opportunities across a spectrum of companies ranging from financially sound but operationally underperforming to deep in distress.  We make control investments between $5 million and $40 million in equity capital across a broad range of industries excluding technology, real estate and telecommunications.

We welcome financial intermediaries (investment bank, business broker, consultant, attorney, investment fund, fundless sponsor) that have an investment proposal or are representing a business. At BlackEagle, intermediaries and their clients can expect quick feedback and certainty that we will do what we say we'll do. We will compensate broker and finder's fee requests.

Target Opportunities:
• Revenue of $25-$500 million
• EBITDA of negative-$25 million

Target Situations:
• Underperforming or troubled businesses
• Non-core subsidiaries of larger companies
• Companies in breach of their covenants
• Companies in or near bankruptcy
• Businesses impacted by external shocks and globalization
• Businesses in out-of-favor industries

Target Industries:
• Aerospace and defense
• Building products and construction services
• Business and consumer services
• Consumer products
• Distribution
• Healthcare products and services
• Industrial products and services
• Natural resources
• Niche manufacturing
• Transportation

In addition to special situation investing, BlackEagle Partners is currently seeking both underperforming and financially viable add-on acquisitions for its portfolio companies. 

Add-on Targets:
• Multi-family reconstruction providers for InStar Services Group
• Insurance restoration and related services for InStar Services Group
• Chassis and suspension component suppliers for Rockford Products
• Landfill and waste management businesses for Waste Associates
• Building materials distributors for US LBM