Shifting Gears?
Ceannaire Capital believes in offering a unique succession option.
Focus
Ceannaire Capital was founded with the express purpose of identifying the exceptional business.
Building on the foundation that has been established, relocation and full attention will be given to the acquired business.
The owner's primary goals and drivers for the potential sale are of paramount importance to us as well.
We would welcome a conversation to better understand your story.
INDUSTRY
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Large and Fragmented
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Growing
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Low Cyclicality
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Emphasis on mechanical components, systems and services
BUSINESS
CHARACTERISTICS
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A Culture of Quality
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Strong Middle Management
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Sustainable Margins
FINANCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
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$3 – $15 million revenue
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$750,000 – $3 million annual earnings
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Minimum 3 years most recent profitability
OWNERSHIP SITUATIONS
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Retiring Owner
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Owner in need of succession plan
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Serial entrepreneur seeking next challenge
WHY CEANNAIRE
Ceannaire is Irish for leader - and our search is simply for the leading company.
Leadership can be seen through a company’s own culture of quality and communication. Ceannaire values these characteristics. They translate to future success as much as industry positioning, financials, and deal structure.
Owners considering the sale of their business have options. Ceannaire's entrepreneur-led approach to succession offers a unique and attractive choice for those who have built a business as well as a culture.
Unlike private equity buyers, which create value through a portfolio of holdings via financial engineering, Ceannaire will operate a single business hands-on for the long term.
And unlike strategic buyers, who focus on headcount, cost reduction, and integration into their strategy, Ceannaire's plan is to preserve your legacy by stimulating growth using your existing team.
We would enjoy hearing the story of your business' culture and share a confidential conversation about the future. Please reach out directly or contact us through the form below.
TEAM
John Gleason
Founder, Managing Partner
Tel: 412-849-6574
As the Founder and Managing Partner, John leads the sourcing, diligence, negotiations, and fund-raising for Ceannaire Capital. Upon closing, he will assume leadership of the acquired company.
John brings over 30 years of sales, marketing, and business development experience to the management team. He is a proven leader with the knowledge of guiding teams, developing people, and improving performance in mechanical components, capital equipment, and test industries. Prior to Ceannaire, he held leadership positions in business development for TesTex NDT, where he implemented test and asset availability strategies for power generation facilities.
Prior to TesTex, John was Vice President, Business Development at Iris SI, a dynamic machine vision and test solutions provider. Before Iris SI, John led Marketing and Business Development for two of the country’s largest heavy equipment dealer branch networks. Relevant to his experience with capital equipment, John has deep knowledge in engineered plastics and mechanical wear.
John enjoys connecting with individuals at all levels and backgrounds through listening and gaining an understanding of what is important to them. This skill has served him well in reaching common ground and realizing traction.
John was a licensed Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh.
Board of Advisors
Ceannaire Capital has the support of an extraordinary board of advisors and investors from a variety of industries and backgrounds. The group encompasses investors, operators, founders, and senior executives of leading businesses and investment firms. This board is assembled to provide Ceannaire Capital with the know-how, guidance, and capital for deal certainty, and provide for the buying and growing of one great business.
Confidential and general inquiries can fill in the form below or contact John directly.
CONTACT
CEANNAIRE CAPITAL LLC
Business owners considering succession options, we welcome the opportunity to learn about your business and objectives.
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