Court Square believes that middle market businesses can achieve significant value creation by combining strong management with a disciplined business plan. We seek to invest in companies which are positioned to benefit from favorable market dynamics that can lead to compelling earnings growth. This growth can be driven by (a) favorable sector trends; (b) disruptive business models, products, or services; or (c) platform companies within fragmented industries where consolidation can lead to significant cost or competitive advantages.

In addition to favorable market dynamics, the Firm also looks for situations where significant growth potential is unrecognized or untapped due to limited capital or operational resources, lack of proper incentives, or the current owner’s insufficient risk tolerance to pursue an opportunity. Corporate divestitures or entrepreneurially-managed businesses can frequently benefit from our financial, strategic, and managerial expertise and experience.