WINGATE FOCUSES ON STORY DEALS

Wingate Partners was founded in 1987 to purchase controlling equity investments in basic industries such as manufacturing, distribution and industrial services.  Wingate focuses on complex “story deals” that include companies that are under-performing potential, exist in difficult or out-of-favor industries, are carve-outs or are navigating management transitions. Our philosophy is to create value by supporting management in their efforts to improve the operations of the company.  The Partners of Wingate have substantial senior-level operating experience and extensive careers in acquiring companies.

ACQUISITION CRITERIA

  • Control investments
  • $50 to $250 million in revenue with critical mass in industry niche
  • Equity investments of $10 to $40 million
  • Manufacturing, distribution and services
  • Profitable or unprofitable
  • Will partner with management or provide new management

ABOUT WINGATE

PURPOSE

To Build Enduring, Exceptional Companies

VALUES
  • A Commitment to Serving
    • Portfolio Companies
    • Limited Partners
    • Colleagues
  • Developing a Shared Vision
  • Empowered and Accountable
  • Achieving High Performance
  • Acting with Integrity
  • Building Mutual Trust and Respect

EXPERTISE

  • Past industry experience in industrial services, paper and packaging, building products, consumer products, office products, tire and auto parts distribution, armored car services, specialty chemicals and ambulance services
  • Completed 89 acquisitions across 29 industries
  • Half of historic platform investments were turnarounds
  • Comfortable with Carve-outs

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Distribution

Distribution

Industrial Services

Industrial Services