INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
Turnspire’s investment philosophy is predicated on creating value through operational improvements rather than financial leverage. We strive to make each of our companies best-in-class in their respective industry niche, and then to grow the businesses through organic initiatives or strategic acquisitions.
WE HAVE A FLEXIBLE MANDATE WITH A SIMPLE MISSION:
Provide Creative Solutions to Complex Problems
COMPANY SIZE
Revenue: $50 - $400 MM
INDUSTRY FOCUS
Aerospace & Defense
Automotive
GEOGRAPHY
HQ in North America
Embrace global operations
Capital Equipment
Chemicals
Engineered Products
Food and Beverage
Industrial Equipment
Metals and Metal Fabrication
Paper and Packaging
Plastics and Synthetic Materials
EBITDA: Positive or Negative
Enterprise Value: Up to $125 MM
Consumer
Construction / Building Materials
Logistics
SITUATIONS
Turnspire's investment and operating teams thrive in challenging situations. We formulate and execute investment theses predicated on driving sustainable improvements in controllable costs, margins and cash flow.
Corporate carve-outs / non-core assets
​
Bankruptcies and other financial / operational distress; debt for control
​
Special situations; complex, multi-constituent transactions
​
Underperformers and operational turnarounds
​
Out of favor or misunderstood industries
​
Family transitions and / or owner-operator sales
​