Argonne Capital Group

Argonne Capital Group is a closely-held private investment firm that seeks to make equity investments in a diverse range of middle market enterprises. Unlike traditional private equity firms, Argonne independently capitalizes each investment it makes, allowing the firm meaningful flexibility in the types of transactions it pursues and an indefinite time horizon for its ownership of any given asset. This flexibility has made Argonne a preferred acquirer in situations involving closely-held companies or unique deal dynamics. Investment Criteria As a closely-held private investment firm, Argonne has an indefinite hold period and enjoys significant flexibility in the types and sizes of transaction pursued. SITUATIONS -Divestitures of closely-held family business -Operating companies with real estate holdings -Broken or stalled-auctions -Management buyouts -Corporate carve-outs -“End of fund” buyouts -Public-to-privates METRICS -$5 to $150 million of EBITDA -Up to $300 million of equity per transaction -Willing to pay buy-side advisory fees SECTORS -Restaurants -Retail (non-apparel) -Fitness -Landscaping Services -Home Services -Quick Service Oil Change -Full-service Automotive Repair -Dealerships (auto, agriculture, other) -Specialty manufacturing -Light industrial -Value-add distribution -Franchise entities