Well Capitalized
Well Capitalized
MCM Capital Partners
What Is Life Like Under Private Equity Ownership?
16 minutes Posted Feb 13, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
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How does life at a family business change after being acquired by a private equity firm? We were recently joined by Marc Calcaterra, CEO of Torsion Group Corp, a manufacturer and distributor of garage door parts and accessories. In this interview, Marc discusses his discuss his experience working with a private equity partner since being acquired in 2016. Among other things, Mark covers:

  • What caused Torsion Group Corp to seek a transaction
  • Why the company chose private equity over other deal options
  • Fears associated with partnering with private equity
  • Benefits and challenges of working with private equity partner
  • Reporting requirements under private equity ownership
  • Decision to retain equity in the business 
  • Advice for owners looking to sell their businesses
  • Biggest difference between being family owned and private equity owned