Our Approach
Cambium Equity Partners will provide you, the business owner, with liquidity and a dedicated succession plan that is advantageous to you from traditional private equity or strategic buyers. Sellers can expect integrity, honesty and respect throughout the process as these are the cornerstone values of our professional and personal relationships. See below to learn more about why we are the right long-term, focused partner for you and your business, and please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Private Equity |
Strategic Buyer |
Individual Investor |
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| Goals | Continued sustainable growth and value creation | Maximize returns through structuring | Cost cutting and synergies realization | Lifestyle investor |
| Investment Time Horizon | Dedicated to the long-term success of your company | Typically 3-5 years | Varies | Varies |
| Level of Commitment | Sole investment with focused management and accomplished Board | One of many portfolio companies | One of many divisions or business units | Varies |
| Source of Capital | Diverse group of accomplished entrepreneurs, executives and professional investors | Institutional investors including pension funds and endowments | Private or public funds; transactions tend to be heavily scrutinized | Limited personal resources to invest and make ongoing improvements |
| Deal Terms | Flexible based on you and your company’s needs | Driven by institutional investors | Structured to protect the parent company | Driven by lenders |
| Employees | Viewed as critical to achieve sustained business growth | Dependent on strategy | Redundant employees likely terminated | Varies |
| Owner Transition | Comfortable agreed upon transition period | Often 2-3 years required with increased scrutiny | Often 2-3 years required reporting to executive | Varies |
| Legacy | Committed to the preservation of your legacy and success | Uncertain | Likely eliminated | Uncertain |
