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Investment Philosophy

Every Investment Made Consistent With Our Core Principles

Ownership Mentality

We think like lower middle market owners, not investors.

Focus on Value Creation

We invest in assets where proven strategies and focused execution can rapidly create and capture substantial value.

Independence

We operate free from external influences and are able to exercise independent judgment.

Partnership and Alignment

We partner with capable management teams and investors who are aligned with our principles.

Disciplined Investing

We only invest in assets that provide a clear path for SLC to meet its investment return objectives.

Direct Operating Company Investments

We acquire direct ownership in businesses that:
  • We understand.
  • Are in the lower middle market.
  • Provide a value add opportunity without a heavy lift.
  • Have a readily addressable market.
  • Provide a realistic opportunity for MOIC return >3x in 5 years.

Private Equity

We invest with private equity firms (and independent sponsors) that:
 
  • Share our core principles.
  • Have a proven track record and some personal connection to SLC.
  • Have a focused investment thesis.
  • Expect returns > 30% IRR.

Commercial Real Estate

We acquire direct ownership of commercial
real estate that:
 
  • Offers a value add opportunity.
  • Is an asset we would be happy to own for the
  • long-term.
  • Allow us to maintain responsible leverage
  • across our portfolio (aggregate LTV at < 60%).
  • Provides a realistic opportunity for an aggregate fully loaded annual return on invested cash of at least 25%.
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