Investment Criteria

American Industrial Partners invests in partnership with talented management teams. The Firm targets middle market companies in the manufacturing and industrial service sectors that are primarily engaged in selling to other businesses.

Company Profile

		Manufacturing or industrial service companies with business-to-business selling relationships
		Privately or publicly held

Size Parameters

		EBITDA of $10-$70 million
		Acquisition values of $50-$500 million
		Equity investment of $10-$70 million from AIP, with additional amounts available from investment partners

Operating Characteristics

		Potential for sustainable competitive advantage
		Proprietary capability in delivering customer value
		Opportunity to drive value through operating enhancements
		Global marketing and sourcing opportunities
		Historical record of (or potential for) strong free cash flow

AIP has structured a diverse array of transactions to create value in its portfolio investments. The Firm's investment thesis and methods are most effective in control transactions.

• Leveraged Buyouts
• Structured Preferred Equity Investments
• Equity Bridging Transactions
• Debt with Warrants