Rewarding Consistency
Enduring Value Investments
About Us
Enduring Value Investments (EVI) is a self-funded search investment vehicle that seeks to provide business owners with a path to step back from day to day operations and realize the wealth they’ve created. Post acquisition, EVI’s Managing Partner will collaborate with business owners over a 3 - 6 month period to fully transition responsibilities so he’s well positioned to manage daily business operations. EVI is passionate about ensuring the culture fostered over the history of the business remains intact.
EVI’s Managing Partner has extensive operational and financial experience, with an eye towards driving efficiency and unlocking avenues for growth. As a result, EVI has garnered investment interest from executives and investors who have an established track record of operating and building businesses. Through EVI’s long term hold strategy, we plan to thoughtfully and intentionally build high caliber durable businesses.
We’re excited about the opportunity to work with business owners who desire to preserve their legacy and transition ownership to a team that is invested in the future success of their business.
Our Principles
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Always Be Innovating
Build a culture of continuous improvement
Never settle for the status quo
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Integrity
Everything we do is held to the highest standard
We do not compromise on ethics
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One Team
We succeed and fail as a collective whole
Groups generate better ideas than individuals
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Customer Obsession
Everything begins with the customer
We work tirelessly to earn and keep customer trust
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Bias For Action
We never say “That’s not my job”
Look for solutions instead of pointing to problems
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Invest In People
Structure compensation so everyone does well together
Provide employees with resources and training to grow
Investment Criteria
Location
Based in the Mid-Atlantic US
Employees
Strong desire to keep existing team in-place post acquisition to maintain day to day operations
Business Attributes
Verticals:
Manufacturing: Industrial Components, Chemicals, Recession Resistant Building Materials
Business-to-Business Services: Facility Services, Infrastructure Services
Non-Discretionary Consumer Services: Home Services
Track Record: 10+ Years Operating
Competitive Advantages: Intellectual Property, Licensing, Strategic Partnerships
Strong, long term customer relationships
Financials
$700K - $2.5M EBITDA
EBITDA Margin 15%+
3+ years tax returns with positive cash flow
Reason For Exit
Owner is looking to retire or has a pressing need to exit the business (fully transition within 3 - 6 months)
Process
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1. Preliminary Review
EVI asks for high-level information about your business (1st Request)
If the opportunity is a good fit, EVI will submit an indication of interest with an initial fair market value range
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2. Letter of Intent
EVI provides a more detailed information request (2nd Request)
EVI will make a decision about submitting a letter of intent, which outlines key agreed upon deal terms
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3. Due Diligence & Purchase Agreement
EVI sends final information request to complete due diligence (3rd Request)
Following due diligence, a purchase agreement is signed by both parties
Eric Maertin
Founder and Managing Partner
Eric was raised on Long Beach Island, NJ and attended high school in the Philadelphia area. Growing up in a family of European immigrants and educators, Eric has always valued hard work and learning. His passion for leadership stems from being able to have a positive impact on others’ lives. Eric’s goal is to build a culture that rewards consistency – it’s his belief that the greatest achievements are earned over time through dedication and determination.
Let’s Connect
eric@enduringvalueinvestments.com
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