Based on perceived opportunities in the marketplace and the current StoneBrook portfolio, a likely acquisition/investment candidate will feature at least:
- Track record of profit and cash flow. StoneBrook is not seeking involvement in concepts, start-ups or companies which have fallen to the depths of a severe “turn-around”.
- Strong core of recurring revenue. By effectively meeting a fundamental need, a candidate company will have a resilient demand for its products and services regardless of the economic climate.
- Scale-able business model which can be grown prudently.
- In-house talent. StoneBrook can recruit & train talent as need be, but in-house talent is a huge plus. Valuable talent can be found at any level of the company and is not dependent on formal education.
- Reasonable risk/reward ratio. Accurately identifying the real risk/return characteristics can be difficult, but finding the proper balance is important for all parties. In contrast to a true operational turn-around, StoneBrook is actively seeking “Restructuring” opportunities which could be cash flow positive on Day 1.
Examples
Over the last 20 years, through over 100 different partnerships and/or transactions, the Principals and Advisors of StoneBrook have participated in over $100 million of transactions with companies generating more than $200 million of combined revenues through the dedicated efforts of more than 1,500 combined employees.
Industries evaluated and/or invested to date include (but is not limited to):
| * Durable Medical Equip. | * Home Health | * Billing/Collections | ||
| * Specialty Contractors | * HVAC | * Aerospace | ||
| * Medical Plastics | * Corrugation | * Ad Specialties | ||
| * Mfg. Cargo Trailers | * Collections | * Electroforming | ||
| * Printing | * Mfg. Furniture | * Metal Fab | ||
| * Organic Foods | * Sporting Goods | * Secondary Education | ||
| * Sign Mfg. and Service | * Asphalt | * Recycling Equipment |
Links to sample companies the Principals of StoneBrook have been involved with include: