We have a unique interest in distressed operations where we can utilize our experience and industry network to create value.

Investment Philosophy

Elgner Group Investments Ltd. is a privately held, self-funded group of entrepreneurial partners that was established in 1993. Our mandate is to take an equity interest in fundamentally sound businesses that face operational, financial or business stress, and subsequently optimize the long-term value of these investments.

We look to create substantial new value through active ownership, the implementation of business improvements, and potentially additional strategic acquisitions.

Investment Criteria

Transaction Structures

  • Distressed Situations, Corporate Divestitures, Recapitalizations, Family Successions, Unique Situations.


Compelling Value Proposition

  • The product offering meets a strong and unique, well-founded need.


Clear and Identifiable Business Model

  • It must be clear how the business is going to generate material value and withstand challenges.

 

Competitive Advantage

  • Competitive advantage must be identifiable and sustainable with a strong brand, solid market position, defendable intellectual property and/or cost advantages.

 

Investment Term

  • Long-term sustainability, investment term up to 10 years with subsequent exit through sale, share re-purchase, initial public offering, or recapitalization.

Representative Investments

Investment Size

  • Typical acquisition will have $5 to $100 M in annual revenues
  • Investment range between $2 to $25 M
  • Ability to partner with other firms to access significantly larger transactions

 

Geographic Focus

  • Generally seek businesses that are headquartered in Canada or the United States or that maintain significant operations in North America

Industry Focus

Elgner Group will invest in a wide range of businesses in the lower end of the middle market. We have a unique interest in distressed operations where we can utilize our experience and industry network to create value.

Although our background extensively comes from the automotive sector, we have the flexibility and the capability to take advantage of attractive market opportunities across many industries, including:

  • Manufacturing
  • Real Property
  • Industrial
  • Automotive
  • Information Technology
  • Transportation
  • Capital Equipment
  • Distribution