Investment Approach
Philosophy
Our team is driven by Seacliff’s core values, which include:
- Ethical dealings with all partners, customers, employees, and suppliers
- Professionalism and integrity in owning and operating companies
- A firm conviction that strong management and people are the key to successful businesses
- Support for our partner companies, and a promise to leverage our experience, relationships, and expertise to help those companies to grow and profit
- A commitment to safety for all our employees who work in complex and hazardous environments
Type of Transactions and Ownership
Seacliff Private Equity invests in businesses that are sector leaders, or have demonstrated the capacity to become sector leaders. Typically, our businesses have a long track record of financial and operational success, a substantial customer base, demonstrated expertise in delivering their services, and clear opportunities for growth.
We typically hold a majority ownership position, and prefer that senior executive management also retain a meaningful minority interest. We may also occasionally partner with other equity investors.
Sectors
Seacliff focuses on the following:
- Geographic interest is primarily in Canada, with a focus on Western Canada
- Industry focus on services, products and equipment related to:
– Energy, Power, and Infrastructure
– Business and Consumer Services
– Industrial Manufacturing and Processing
– Food Production and Manufacturing
– Consumer Products
– Financial Services
Investment Parameters
- Seacliff typically holds majority equity ownership positions
- Revenues: $50 to $300 million
- EBITDA: $5 million and above
- Established business systems, strong market positions
- Strong executive management teams
- Depth of middle management
- The capacity to be a significant player in the company’s market sector
- Low-to-mid capital expenditure requirements