There are three primary investment criteria that define our focus:
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Building Acquisition Platforms
Acquisitions have been a big part of PLZ's success under Olympus ownership. In the first 18 months we completed three acquisitions that transformed the business expanding operations beyond the U.S. and entering two large new sales channels. In addition to working with us to refine our acquisition strategy and identify targets, Olympus took the lead on executing transactions and arranging financing, minimizing the potential for disruption. Olympus also helped build out the infrastructure and organization to be a more effective acquisition platform. These investments significantly enhanced the speed and ease by which we could integrate acquisitions and realize synergies.
Ed Byczynski
CEO
PLZ Aeroscience Corp.
Sector Focus
We may specialize in several industries, but we look everywhere.
Since we opened our doors, Olympus Partners has invested across a wide array of industries. And while we will continue to look for investment opportunities in any company with a strong management team, excellent growth potential, and defensible niches, we have developed a thorough expertise in several sectors of the marketplace. Simply put, we like to think of ourselves as generalists with deep experience in several key industries.
- Business Services
- Logistics and Transportation
- Healthcare Manufacturing and Services
- Financial Services
- Consumer and Restaurant
- Industrial and Packaging
We Structure Transactions to Optimize Performance and Cultivate Growth
Capital Structure
While debt can certainly help improve ROI, at Olympus, we ensure returns are primarily driven by the growth and improved financial performance of the company itself – not by financial engineering. When we do use leverage, however, we first determine a company’s cash flow characteristics and the predictability of its operating results. We then rely on a conservative approach designed to support growth objectives.
Ownership Position
Since inception, approximately 75% of Olympus’ invested capital has been invested in control middle market leveraged buyouts where Olympus is the sole or leading investor – the remaining 25% represent growth capital financings.
Preferred Investment Size
Our preferred investment size ranges from $50 million for growth capital deals to $300 million or more for buyouts.
Use of Proceeds
We provide the capital which our portfolio companies need to:
- Make strategic acquisitions
- Expand into new locations
- Develop new products
- Build new sales channels
- Invest in additional infrastructure
- Provide liquidity for existing shareholders