Investment Criteria

American Industrial Partners invests in partnership with talented management teams. The Firm targets middle market companies in the manufacturing and industrial service sectors that are primarily engaged in selling to other businesses.

Company Profile

  • Manufacturing or industrial service companies with business-to-business selling relationships
  • Privately or publicly held

    • Size Parameters

  • EBITDA of $10-$70 million
  • Acquisition values of $50-$500 million
  • Equity investment of $10-$70 million from AIP, with additional amounts available from investment partners

    • Operating Characteristics

  • Potential for sustainable competitive advantage
  • Proprietary capability in delivering customer value
  • Opportunity to drive value through operating enhancements
  • Global marketing and sourcing opportunities
  • Historical record of (or potential for) strong free cash flow

AIP has structured a diverse array of transactions to create value in its portfolio investments. The Firm's investment thesis and methods are most effective in control transactions.

  • Leveraged Buyouts
  • Structured Preferred Equity Investments
  • Equity Bridging Transactions
  • Debt with Warrants

Investing in North American Industrial Companies

For investment criteria inquiries please contact:

Paul Bamatter
Partner & CFO
American Industrial Partners
535 Fifth Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
paul@aip4.com