Seeking Deals
September 29, 2025
by a searcher from Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business in Houston, TX, USA
Hello, I am seeking deals with the following criteria:
1. Financial Criteria
Minimum Net Income Margin: 20% (non-negotiable threshold).
Revenue Range: e.g., $10M – $200M
Growth Trajectory: Historical CAGR of 3%+ and potential forward-looking pipeline/backlog preferred
Strong Leverage Capacity
2. Deal Structure Preferences
Ownership Goal: Majority control, minority stake, or structured equity/debt hybrid
Seller Expectations: Open to seller financing, rollover equity, Toggle PIK or ESOP structures
Valuation Discipline: Max multiple threshold of 5–7x EBITDA, sector adjusted
Exit Horizon: Define hold period (e.g., 5–7 years with optionality for longer)
3. Sector-Specific Metrics
UCCI (Underground Utilities / Critical Infrastructure Construction)
Data Centers
Manufacturing
Real Estate Development
Commodities/Minerals
4. Geographic Scope
Stated Position: Geographically agnostic
5. Operational & Strategic Filters
Management Team: Willingness to stay on post transaction for 6+ months and a strong management team in place. Successor in place, preferred
Customer Base: Low concentration risk
Defensibility: Long-term contracts
Feel free to send to my email directly at: redacted
Thank you!
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA