Investment Profile

Hastings Equity Partners seeks investment opportunities where it can add value through strategic and operational initiatives. Hastings looks for companies, either platforms or add-ons, that meet the following criteria:

Investment Criteria
Industry*Manufacturing; Distribution; Business Services
MarketsFavorable dynamics
Size> $8 million, with trailing EBITDA of $1-$5 million
History3 to 5 years of profitable operations
ManagementContinuity preferred
LocationContinental US

* Hastings does not invest in the following industries: Real estate, retail, restaurants, high tech, biotech and telecommunications

Investment Structure
Equity$2 to $8 million
LeverageDebt for purchase price and ongoing capital needs
Horizon5 years
OwnershipControl ( > 50%)
TransactionsLBOs, MBOs, Recaps, Growth Capital
RepresentationBoard of Directors, Advisors to senior management