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OUR CRITERIA


At Ledge Partners, we specialize in acquiring businesses that fit our carefully curated investment criteria. Our mission is to partner with exceptional companies, ensuring a seamless transition while fostering growth and sustainability.

Industry Focus

We seek opportunities in large, growing, and fragmented industries with a low risk of disruption. Our target sectors include:

  • Industrials: Niche manufacturing, value-add distribution, and trades/home services.
  • Services: Maintenance services, environmental services, security, and GOVCON businesses serving the federal government.

Business Qualities

We value businesses with:

  • A great reputation in their market.
  • A stable customer base that ensures recurring revenue.
  • Unique differential factors that set them apart from competitors.
  • An excellent team of professionals dedicated to quality and service.

Financial Metrics

Our ideal acquisition targets will demonstrate:

  • Annual revenues ranging from $5 million to $60 million.
  • Positive EBITDA between $2 million and $10 million.
  • A strong financial track record with growth, solid profit margins, and low capital expenditures.
  • Operational stability with limited historical volatility and low cyclicality.

Customer Dynamics

We prefer businesses with:

  • A diverse customer base.
  • At least 10 years of operations, indicating resilience and stability.
  • Recurring or repeat customers that contribute to financial predictability.

Management Transition

If you are an owner seeking to fully transition management, we are interested in working with you to ensure your business’s continuity and legacy. Our approach often includes complementing existing management teams to bolster operational effectiveness and strategic direction.

Corporate Culture

We believe that a solid corporate culture and strong internal relationships are essential for long-term success. We aim to maintain and nurture the unique values that have guided your business.