Investment Types
American Trust Corporation works through a variety of transaction structures, including management buyouts, recapitalizations and growth equity. Typically the investments result in majority ownership stakes, although we also consider significant minority investments. We partner with business leaders to rapidly grow companies and build shareholder value in numerous ways, including:
- Rapid industry growth
- Organizational development
- Accelerated capital investment
- Industry consolidation
- Distribution expansion
- Service line extension
- Product development
- Geographic expansion
Business Characteristics
American Trust Corporation's investments are predicated upon proven
and differentiated businesses with significant potential for continued
growth. We target investments with the following characteristics:
- Experienced management leadership with aligned incentives
- Strong performance culture
- Differentiation tangible to the customer
- Clear path to long term growth
- High returns on invested capital
Acquisitions Parameters
Private Placements
Target Investments
Corporate Investments
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