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Pfingsten is an operationally oriented private equity firm 1989 Founded
that builds better businesses through operational
$435M Fund VI
improvements, professional management practices,
global capabilities and profitable business growth. We 165+ Investments

have been partnering with entrepreneur and family-owned
businesses for over 35 years. ~90% Family-Owned

Pfingsten Difference

OPERATIONAL GLOBAL CONSERVATIVE
RESOURCES CAPABILITIES CAPITAL STRUCTURES
▪ Six full-time operating partners ▪ Rep offices in China and India ▪ Over 50% equity in capital structure
▪ Continuous improvement training ▪ Product sourcing ▪ Ability to weather economic cycles
▪ Best practice exchange forums ▪ Engineering and IT support ▪ Allows for investments in people,
▪ Outsourced services ▪ E-Commerce strategy product development, systems,
▪ Executive network ▪ Outsourced services facilities and equipment
▪ Add-on acquisitions

Industry Preferences

MANUFACTURING DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS SERVICES

▪ Niche manufacturers ▪ Value-added assembly ▪ Specialty technical services
▪ Engineered products ▪ Technical knowledge ▪ High switching costs
▪ Gross margins > 25% ▪ Gross margins > 20% ▪ Scalable business platform

Investment Criteria

$3 to $12M $20 to $150M $15 to $100M
EBITDA Revenue Transaction Value

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