Canal Holdings

About Canal Holdings

Canal Holdings, is a private investment firm headquartered near Cleveland, Ohio. An investment by Canal will always lead with debt, and each transaction is customized to provide the company with a strong balance sheet. Canal is operationally-focused and its team has the abilities and relationships to identify market trends, implement strategic growth plans, build business connections, and create shareholder value. Canal’s many relationships with successful business leaders, including executives of successful prior Canal investments, has become an integral part of the firm’s management of portfolio opportunities and investments. Member of Canal’s team has owned, operated, bought, built, and sold many small businesses like those targeted by the Fund. Investment Criteria -Financially committed management team -Strong free cash flow -Revenue visibility -Distinctive product, service, or brand -Sustainable competitive advantages -Attractive industry fundamentals -Potential for operation's improvement -Identified growth potential -Revenue range of $5-$50 million -EBITDA range of $1-$5 million Canal is a long-term, patient financial partner for businesses seeking to finance: -Acquisitions -Ownership transitions, including private equity buyout, management buyout, or minority buyout -Strategic add-on acquisitions -Organic growth initiatives -Recapitalizations Canal will consider investments in the following types of businesses: -Business services -Industrial services -Healthcare services -Value-added distribution -Basic manufacturing -Consumer products
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  • Kevin Coyne, Founder