WH4 pursues the transactions that larger institutions overlook by design and smaller operators can't execute with credibility. What follows is how we work and what we look for before we work.

EBITDA: <$0 – $50MM

Transaction Type:

  • Corporate divestitures

  • Carve-outs of non-core businesses, brands, products or underperforming assets

  • Smaller assets that would be considered “non-core” in the context of larger M&A transactions

Geography: Agnostic

Industries: Agnostic

Holding period: No maximum holding period

Investment Criteria

Approach

Direct Access / Rapid Response: Michael Hahn is the sole decision maker and your point of contact, ensuring clear communication through the entire transaction

Flexibility: Ability to move forward without exclusivity to give seller maximum flexibility; further, pragmatic legal focused on fundamental reps

Speed: Focus on 30-day closes

Simplified Diligence Approach: Pragmatic approach focused on what’s readily available, understanding 24 months of FCF, product differentiation, opportunities, and key risks

Permanent Capital Base: Permanent family money so no forced restrictions or timelines