Michael Dobson Email & Phone Number

Franklin, Wisconsin

My twenty-five plus years experience is largely based on mergers and acquisitions with an emphasis on post-transaction integration. Through employment and advisory relationships, I have performed services including, but not limited to, deal sourcing, investment analysis, transaction funding, debt restructuring, legal document review, corporate restructuring, tax planning, brand development and implementing systems and controls for effective variable cost management. Additionally, I served as the Director of Acquisitions for KSL Fairways' midwest region; KSL Fairways' was an investment affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Company. During my time there, I initiated the expansion into the Midwest which produced an average 34.9% return on equity in the first year.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Seasoned investment group looking to invest in several platform opportunities in a variety of industries. Focus industry sectors include chemical manufacturing, general manufacturing, manufactures or distributors of firearms and related accessories, value-added distribution, manufacturer of organic foods and commercial printing. Our primary target areas for platform opportunities are Wisconsin and Illinois; however, we are interested in opportunities in other regions of the United States. We desire companies that generate EBITDA up to $5.0 MM. We will consider a variety of transaction types including recapitalizations, buyouts, corporate divestitures, management lead buyouts and sale of family owned businesses. Companies should have a minimum three to five year operating history. We do not liquidate investments in a predetermined period of time; we are looking to build a portfolio. Growth strategy for platform acquisitions will be through tack-on acquisitions.

Investor currently has an ownership interest in three companies in the Upper Midwest and is targeting acquisition opportunities in that region.Looking for companies in the transporation, light and heavy manufacturing, printing, film extrusion, fabrication and distribution industries.Financial performance of the targets are annual revenues ranging from $3.0 to $50.0 million and cash flow margin of 10% or more.Transaction size ranges from $1.0 to $30.0 million.Transaction types considered are buyouts or recapitalization of entrepreneur lead businesses, growth capital investments, corporate divestitures or division from parent companies, sale of family-owned businesses and management buyouts.

Manufacturer of performance lubricants for automotive, on and off road diesel vehicles, racing and a variety of applications that require friction and heat reduction.

Consulting services designed to evaluate business value and improve profitability.

Mergers and acquistions of recreational facilities. Developing investment strategy, financial analysis and forecasting, demographic research and developing market strategy.