About

Firm Overview

Why SPC
InvesTment Criteria
Our Expertise
REPRESENTATIVE STRATEGIC EXITS

Since 1996, we have been focused on building and growing world-class consumer businesses across the consumer staples value chain. SPC is operated by partners with a diverse combination of private equity, consulting, investment banking, and operating experience.

The partners of SPC have led successful private equity investments in over 60 companies and raised cumulative equity commitments of approximately $2.2 billion since 1996.

Why SPC

Investment Criteria

• In the cycle-agnostic consumer staples category
• Lower middle market ($5 – $50 million of EBITDA)
• Founder and family-owned
• Based in North America
• Seeking first institutional capital
• Established (~10+ years)
• Profitable

Our Expertise

Our consumer industry expertise informs our strategic approach and adds value to consumer companies through access to our proven playbook, senior team, and extensive network.

Representative of SPC’s playbook; not all strategies are implemented in each investment.

REPRESENTATIVE STRATEGIC EXITS

Represents top twelve largest strategic exits by enterprise value, excluding apparel & accessories deals, which are categories considered off-strategy.

Case Studies

Value Creation //

Eagle Pack Pet Foods

Strategy

SPC increased the Company’s focus on sales and marketing, resulting in an expansion of the sales force and distributor base and improved packaging design.

Management

Elevated next generation of management to leadership role, implemented incentive compensation plan and augmented team through addition of new CFO.

Operations

Outsourced freight logistics and completed a $1.3 million warehouse expansion project to facilitate growth.

Value Creation //

Liberty Brand Products

Strategy

SPC focused the Company strategy on building core brand value, pursuing new distribution opportunities and broadening product offerings.

Management

Leveraged key Operating Partner in Canada as CEO and upgraded several key positions (CFO, VP-Marketing, and VP-Operations).

Acquisitions

Sourced, negotiated and closed two tuck-in acquisitions. Sourced and evaluated numerous add-on acquisition opportunities.

Value Creation //

Good Source Solutions

Strategy

SPC significantly expanded the customer base by entering new channels such as discount retail and faith-based institutions.

Management

Enhanced management team with additions of new CEO, CFO, VP-Sales, and VP-Purchasing.

Operations

Implemented a new ERP system, financial reporting templates, and organized incentive plans for sales and procurement staff.