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We can respond quickly to
special situations because
of our unmatched sector
experience and focus.  We
seek to partner with high
quality management teams.  
We have a reputation for
bringing a sense of urgency
and strategic perspective.
We are flexible in structuring buyouts, recaps, growth equity investments, carve-outs, and public-to-private
transactions; and can move very quickly in special situations.  We are open to making control investments
or co-investments with leading financial sponsors.
Sectors: Specialty retail, direct to consumer, catalog, internet, vertically integrated consumer businesses

Revenues*: $100 million minimum

EBITDA**: $10 million minimum

Investment Size***: $25-75 million equity check; can write bigger checks with co-investors

Brand Equity: Top 3 brand in category on attributes of sales, awareness and likability

Category Trends: Highly fragmented; projected to grow faster than GDP/retail growth rates; tailwinds from
changing consumer trends

Merchandise Profile: 35%+ gross margins; defensible niche; lends itself to multi-channel platforms

Cyclical: Defensible in a cyclical downturn

Geography: North America, Europe and Asia

Control****: Economic control preferred; strategic control required

*We might consider smaller companies for add-ons, proactive initiatives
**If not $10 million today, the company should have a clear path to it within 12-18 months
***Flexible in this economic environment, especially in the case of distressed retailers
****Control refers to GVG and its affiliates including other leading financial sponsors
                                                  
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GVG Seeks To Invest In Companies With Market Leadership Potential