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Merit Capital Partners FAQ

When was Merit Capital Partners founded?

Merit Capital Partners was founded in 1993.

What type of investor is Merit Capital Partners?

Merit Capital Partners is a mezzanine finance firm.

Where is Merit Capital Partners headquartered?

Merit Capital Partners is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

How much capital does Merit Capital Partners have under management?

Merit Capital Partners has 2.5B USD under management.

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Merit Capital Partners

Merit Capital Partners LLC

91 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1100,
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United States
(312) 592-6111
www.meritcapital.com
mcp@meritcapital.com

Merit Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets investments in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service based businesses. Merit looks for companies generating at least $20 million in sales and at least $4 million in EBITDA. Merit can provide both equity and junior capital financing and looks to commit at least $15 million per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, divestitures, unsponsored transactions, and ESOPs. Merit Capital will not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, real estate, specialty retail, or oil/gas opportunities. Merit Capital was originally known as William Blair Mezzanine Capital and became independent in 2004. Merit Capital Partners was formed in 1993 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Apparel/Textiles, Automotive, Beverages, Building Materials, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Consumer Products, Consumer Services, Defense, Digital Media, Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Electronics, Energy Services and Equipment, Engineering, Environmental, Food, Forest Products, Furniture, Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Machinery, Manufacturing, Marketing, Medical Products, Metals/Mining, Oil/Gas Exploration, Packaging, Plastics, Safety/Security, Technology Hardware, Test/Measurement Equipment, Transportation

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI), Growth Capital, Recapitalization, Acquisition Financing, Secondary Buyout

Geographic Preferences: East US, Midwest US, South US, West US

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue 20 -
Target EBITDA 4 -
Investment Size 15 -
Enterprise Value - -
values in millions of USD

Investor Summary

Investor Type

Mezzanine Finance Firm

Size

Large

PE Assets

2.5B USD

Established

1993

Specialist/Generalist

Generalist


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