ACQUISITION CRITERIA
What We Buy
EBITDA: $1.5M minimum — we use EBITDA, not SDE
Asking Price: $3M or more
Operating History: 10 or more years in business
Business Type: Asset-light or mixed — we do not target real-estate-heavy balance sheet deals
Geography: National — we evaluate deals across all 50 states
Industries We Target
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and specialty mechanical contractors
Field-service businesses on service contracts
Healthcare services, Pharmacies, Clinics
Specialty manufacturing and industrial services
Distribution, logistics, and utilities contracting
Business services with recurring revenue
Landscaping, pest control, and other home services at scale
What We Avoid
General construction and general contracting
Adult entertainment
Pure digital media and content businesses
Pre-revenue and early-stage companies
Businesses with fewer than 10 years of operating history
How to Submit a Deal
Send the NDA and CIM to our acquisitions team. We complete our initial review within 48 hours and respond with next steps if the deal meets our criteria.
Email: acquisitions@gardneracquisitions.com and deals@gardneracquisitions.com
A Note to Brokers
We understand that your time and your sellers' time are valuable. We do not submit inquiries speculatively. When we request a CIM, we have reviewed the listing and believe it may align with our criteria. When we submit an LOI, we intend to close.
We have institutional capital, a disciplined process, and a team built to move efficiently through due diligence. We welcome a professional working relationship and are always happy to discuss our criteria or your current listings.
