HOMEAPPROACHCRITERIAPORTFOLIOTEAMCONTACT US Slate Capital is a private equity investment group based in Baltimore, Maryland that partners with lower-middle market companies. Slate provides liquidity to business owners and growth capital to businesses for further expansion. The principals of Slate have significant experience in both running small-to-mid-sized companies and investing in leveraged buyout transactions. Slate’s primary areas of focus include business services, distribution, light manufacturing, and food & beverage investments. Slate targets companies with annual EBITDA of $3-15 million. FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE We are flexible as to structure and will consider transactions involving growth capital, acquisition capital, management buyouts, leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations, ownership restructuring of family controlled businesses, and shareholder liquidity events. Our approach is to acquire/invest in one or two new companies per year and focus on their success, rather than striving for a larger volume of deals and a “portfolio” return. The Slate professionals are deeply involved with our portfolio companies – this involvement can range from a full-time management position to being an active board member. The Slate principals invest their own capital alongside their investors, who are mostly wealthy individuals and family offices. As such, our capital is patient, and we are comfortable with much longer holding periods than typical private equity funds. FOCUSED INVESTMENTS Slate targets business services, distribution, light manufacturing, and food & beverage businesses. KEY BUSINESS CHARACTERISTICS Stable or recurring revenue Identifiable growth opportunities Sustainable margins High returns on invested capital/limited capital intensity Significant barriers to entry and/or significant market share Simple, understandable businesses Non-cyclical industries FINANCIAL CRITERIA Annual cash flow of $3 million to $15 million CONTROL Slate requires a controlling interest in acquired companies GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS Companies with headquarters located in the Eastern half of the United States OUR PORTFOLIO Horizon is a leading provider of outsourced services to the rental car industry under the Managed Labor Solutions banner. Additionally, Horizon provides commercial janitorial services under the Professional Maintenance Co. banner. Horizon partners with its customers through a transaction-based pricing model that enhances customer cost visibility and operational efficiency. managedlabor.net Nova Technologies, based in Tallahassee, Florida, is a recognized leader in providing technology and support for training Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps warfighters worldwide. The company is focused on the design, development, and sustainment of military training systems, from front-end analysis through implementation and sustainment. Nova also aids industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, L-3 Communications, SAIC, and Rockwell Collins by providing solutions to their toughest engineering challenges. novatechnologies.com O’Donnell Metal Deck & Bar Joist, based in Elkridge, Maryland, is a leading value-added distributor of metal decking and steel bar joist for the commercial construction industry, with over 35 years of experience. The company services customers nationally through its locations in Maryland, Georgia and Texas. odonnellmetaldeck.com Founded in 1984, WDS is an integrated distributor of industrial supplies and MRO products for OEMs, including fasteners, adhesives, packaging, foam, poly, glass, safety, janitorial, and more. The company provides total supply chain management and cost reduction solutions nationwide. whds.com PAST INVESTMENTS OUR TEAM RICK CORCORAN Rick is a Partner of Slate Capital Group, which he co-founded in 2004. Rick has been an investor, entrepreneur, operator and consultant. Read more>> PARKER DAVIS Parker is a Partner of Slate Capital Group. Parker focuses on developing new opportunities for Slate and managing its current portfolio. Read more>> ERIK GINSBERG Erik is the Managing Partner of Slate Capital Group, which he co-founded in 2004. Erik has worked in the private equity industry for over 20 years. Read more>> CONTACT US Name * First Name Last Name Email Address * Company/Organization Subject * Message * OUR OFFICE 733 West 40th Street Suite 20 Baltimore, MD 21211 Phone: 410-560-3572 Email: contact@slatecap.com Map data ©2021 Terms of Use © 2018-2021 | Slate Capital Group, LLC