Friend Skoler & Co., Inc.

What is Friend Skoler & Co., Inc.?

Friend Skoler & Co., Inc. (FSC) is a private equity firm that specializes in investments within the smaller end of the middle market, focusing on innovative and growing companies. With a primary investment expertise in equity stakes, FSC's investment thesis revolves around building stakeholder value in high-quality middle market enterprises with significant growth potential, whether through organic channels or add-on acquisitions.

Key growth drivers identified by FSC include favorable demographic and environmental trends, unique value propositions, superior products or services, expansions into new sales or distribution channels, as well as product line or brand extensions. With over 30 years of experience and a demonstrated history of creating over $600 million of value in their portfolio companies, FSC operates with a flexible, patient, and experienced approach to investments.

They emphasize long-term value creation and do not allow short-term obstacles to overshadow the potential for longer-term business success.

Their comprehensive service to portfolio companies includes strategic and operational support, from facilitating add-on acquisitions and designing incentive compensation programs to assisting with executive recruitment, financial reporting, product development, branding, distribution, and sourcing strategies.

FSC values the role of management and team members, actively creating opportunities for them to benefit from equity ownership and incentive bonus programs, fostering a true partnership ethos.

Investment targets are typically established companies within the sectors of HealthTech, Fitness, Logistics, Distribution, and Real Estate, with valuations ranging from $10 million to $100 million, annual revenues of at least $10 million, and a historical EBIT of at least $1 million.

FSC's investments range from $3 million to $20 million per transaction, with a keen focus on making control or minority investments that align with the unique needs of the company's shareholders, whether for recapitalization, growth, or acquisition financing purposes. The firm is headquartered at 160 Pehle Avenue, Suite 303, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, 07663, United States.