Growing your business, protecting your legacy
Our Commitment
You have worked tirelessly to build your business, and we are committed to taking a people first approach in partnering with you from first conversation to deal close to long-term stewardship.
People First
Selling a company is a challenging endeavor. We understand it is far more than just a financial transaction—to you, and to us.
Partnership
We are excited to partner with you and your trusted advisors to quickly learn about your business, define a shared go-forward vision, and implement an exceptional transition plan.
Integrity
We are focused on upholding the highest ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality during the transaction process and beyond.
Our Difference
We are not just another financial buyer. We are looking to buy one great company, offering you a different kind of succession plan that achieves your goals.
Dave at LK Hillside LLC
Traditional Private Equity
Strategic Buyer
Operating Goals
Value creation led by an experienced entrepreneur
Maximize returns through cost-cutting & financial engineering
Cost-cutting and focus on quickly realizing synergies
Time Horizon
Committed to the long-term success of your company
Typically 3-5 years; little incentive to invest for long term
Varies, with loss of your legacy nearly guaranteed
Source of Capital
My own capital earned from past successful business ventures
Institutional investors with strict mandates & time horizons
Public or private funds of unknown outside investors
Transaction Terms
Flexible and tailored to your needs
Driven by institutional investors and lenders
Structured to protect the parent company
Employees
The focus of unlocking long-term value
Viewed as an expense to be cut, not an asset to be cultivated
Often eliminated if roles are redundant