O'Brien Capital LLC

O’Brien Capital is a direct private equity investment firm providing both private equity capital and operating management expertise to lower middle market firms in the Midwest. Whether assessing acquisition opportunities, identifying and evaluating human and financial resources, or engaging in operational and strategic issues, O’Brien Capital is well-positioned to help management teams in all stages of a company’s development. Investment Criteria ▪ Established businesses in strong markets with branded, innovative products are preferred. O’Brien also has experience working with partners through periods of underperformance to capitalize on the firm’s potential. ▪ Preferred client size ranges between $500,000 and $3,000,000 in annual EBITDA. ▪ Value Drivers considered relevant to O’Brien’s investment decision: - Unique and exploitable niche in a strong market - Geographic expansion opportunities - Scalable capacity for growth in systems and plant assets - Innovative products with engineering content - Proprietary manufacturing methodologies - Broad customer concentration ▪ Manufacturing or commercial/industrial service firms with a robust mix of exploitable Value Drivers within a 250-mile radius of St. Louis, MO. Firms outside of this range that possess a superior level of potential growth opportunity are also considered.