Current Sell-Side Considerations
Presented By: Gridiron Capital / Melcap Partners
From exploring emerging opportunities to tips for navigating the broader challenges sellers face, hear from entrepreneurs, investors, and M&A advisors as they discuss the latest trends shaping sell-side strategies, highlighting what buyers are really looking for and how sellers can prepare their companies for the deal.
Moderator:
President
MelCap Partners, LLC
Al Melchiorre is President and founder of MelCap Partners, a middle market investment banking firm that he founded over 22 years ago, Over the past few years, MelCap has been recognized as boutique investment banking firm of the year multiple times by The M&A Advisor. MelCap's clients are predominately privately-held, family owned businesses going through a once in a life-time transaction.
Panelists:
Managing Director
Gridiron Capital, LLC
At Gridiron Capital, Joe focuses on new investment opportunities, due diligence, and value creation at current portfolio companies. Joe currently serves on the boards of Erie, Essential Cabinetry Group, Foundation Wellness, and Leaf Home™. Joe previously served on the boards of Gridiron Capital partnerships, including Electronic Systems Protection, Quality Solutions, and Ramsey Industries.
Prior to joining Gridiron Capital, Joe founded Head Start Capital in 2007, where he was chairman of the board of Enjoy Life Natural Brands, the leading allergen-free food company. Previously, Joe served as president of TDA Capital Partners focused on international middle market consumer, manufacturing, and service investments. Joe worked with General Electric as a process engineer, a quality control engineer in a military procurement business, a shop floor manager, and a financial and operational measurement manager in GE’s Manufacturing Management Program. Joe started his career working on the loading dock, in accounts receivable, and as an off-hours dispatcher in his family’s short haul trucking business.
Principal
PJP Companies
Pat is an award-winning Founder and President with 20+ years of experience building highly successful franchise businesses in the Home Services industry nationwide. He spearheaded the growth of USA Insulation via Franchising and grew the business to over 60 units in 20+ states to become the largest Residential Retrofit Insulation Franchise System in the U.S., being acquired by Riverside in late 2020. Pat is now continuing his entrepreneurial journey seeking to acquire a business that fits his investment criteria.