About First Growth
Mergers. Acquisitions. Financings. We focus on complex transactions in the middle market, typically working with companies in the $25,000,000 to $300,000,000 revenue size. Our team has over 50 years of merger and acquisition experience. We have worked in a variety of industries as outlined herein. Our 50 years of operating history gives us invaluable experience. And our financial capabilities permit us to close transactions without financing contingencies. We oversee in excess of $300,000,000 in capital on behalf of several high net worth clients and institutions that we have full discretion to employ.
For effective strategy, the M&A market looks to First Growth to maximize value.
We move quickly and efficiently to consummate transactions that meet the needs of all constituents.
Strategic Transactions
A transaction can be driven by many factors. We typically work with strategic sellers and consider a number of factors which benefit both parties:
• all cash transactions
• timely efficient due diligence
• a dedicated team of outside advisors, attorneys, accountants and investment brokers.
In some cases these relationships have been in place for over 30 years.
Operational Goals
Our philosophy of holding our investments longer than most private equity firms encourages company management to deliver great performance through decisive management. Each portfolio company management team operates independently, making decisions based on their knowledge of the market, customers, and competitors. We provide strategic oversight, which gives managers a valuable resource to draw upon in:
• improving efficiencies
• evolving strategies
• identifying and resolving operational issues.
Getting It Done
We thoroughly understand the time commitment required to close sophisticated transactions. We respect the time and expense that selling parties devote to getting a deal done. First Growth takes great pride in our success ratio. We work extremely hard and efficiently to close transactions we initiate.
Prior to closing we plan with management a detailed business plan which reflects our short term and long term vision. From HR and legal to accounting and finance, we have the knowledge and experience necessary to help build out a company’s infrastructure. Working with existing management, we:
• Confirm the management structure
• Confirm our joint (i.e. with management) business plan
• Confirm and identify any current risks to the business.
