Frequently Asked
Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
Frequently Asked
Questions
Your Questions Answered
It’s normal to have questions when considering selling your company. Below, you’ll find some of the most frequently asked questions. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any further inquiries.
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What size businesses do you look for?
We typically target businesses generating between $2M and $10M in EBITDA, with annual revenues ranging from $10M to $50M. We focus on established, profitable companies with a proven track record, rather than early-stage startups or distressed turnarounds.
What size businesses do you look for?
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Do you invest in specific industries?
We are generalists, but we have a strong affinity for B2B service businesses, niche industrials, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and niche medical products. We look for companies with asset-light operations and defensible market positions
Do you invest in specific industries?
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What happens to my brand and employees?
Protecting your legacy is our priority. We never change company names or rebrand after an acquisition. We value the culture you've built and work to retain your employees, providing them with stability and new opportunities for growth within our broader network.
What happens to my brand and employees?
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Will you take over day-to-day operations?
No. We operate on a decentralized model. The management team in place retains real decision-making autonomy. Permanent Corp acts as a strategic sounding board, providing capital, resources, and high-level guidance, rather than being an intrusive, micromanaging operator.
Will you take over day-to-day operations?
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How long does the acquisition process take?
Every deal is unique, but we move swiftly and decisively. Once a Letter of Intent (LOI) is signed, our in-house due diligence process typically takes 60 to 90 days to reach a smooth, confidential close.
How long does the acquisition process take?
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Do you require the founder to stay on?
We are flexible. We often partner with founders who want to stay and roll equity to participate in the next phase of growth. However, if a founder is looking to retire fully, we engage our recruitment team to find a strong replacement to take over operations.
Do you require the founder to stay on?
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What does a "Permanent Home" mean?
Traditional private equity funds typically operate on 5-to-7-year timelines, forcing them to sell the businesses they buy. We don't have a fund structure with an expiration date. We buy companies with the intention of holding and growing them over 100 years.
What does a "Permanent Home" mean?
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Where do you invest?
Permanent Corp. looks for outstanding, niche industrial businesses in North America and the United Kingdom.
Where do you invest?
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What size businesses do you look for?
We typically target businesses generating between $2M and $10M in EBITDA, with annual revenues ranging from $10M to $50M. We focus on established, profitable companies with a proven track record, rather than early-stage startups or distressed turnarounds.
What size businesses do you look for?
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Do you invest in specific industries?
We are generalists, but we have a strong affinity for B2B service businesses, niche industrials, manufacturing, aerospace & defense, and niche medical products. We look for companies with asset-light operations and defensible market positions
Do you invest in specific industries?
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What happens to my brand and employees?
Protecting your legacy is our priority. We never change company names or rebrand after an acquisition. We value the culture you've built and work to retain your employees, providing them with stability and new opportunities for growth within our broader network.
What happens to my brand and employees?
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Will you take over day-to-day operations?
No. We operate on a decentralized model. The management team in place retains real decision-making autonomy. Permanent Corp acts as a strategic sounding board, providing capital, resources, and high-level guidance, rather than being an intrusive, micromanaging operator.
Will you take over day-to-day operations?
5
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How long does the acquisition process take?
Every deal is unique, but we move swiftly and decisively. Once a Letter of Intent (LOI) is signed, our in-house due diligence process typically takes 60 to 90 days to reach a smooth, confidential close.
How long does the acquisition process take?
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Do you require the founder to stay on?
We are flexible. We often partner with founders who want to stay and roll equity to participate in the next phase of growth. However, if a founder is looking to retire fully, we engage our recruitment team to find a strong replacement to take over operations.
Do you require the founder to stay on?
7
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What does a "Permanent Home" mean?
Traditional private equity funds typically operate on 5-to-7-year timelines, forcing them to sell the businesses they buy. We don't have a fund structure with an expiration date. We buy companies with the intention of holding and growing them over 100 years.
What does a "Permanent Home" mean?
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Where do you invest?
Permanent Corp. looks for outstanding, niche industrial businesses in North America and the United Kingdom.
Where do you invest?
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