Peter Pfister

Partner
Consumer Products, Infrastructure & Utilities, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate and Construction
“A man [sic] convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” Samuel Butler

About Peter

Peter is a seasoned private equity investor with over 35 years experience guiding middle market manufacturing, distribution and service businesses through the formulation and execution of value creation strategies.  He has deep transaction experience having completed dozens of platform and add-on acquisitions, recapitalizations, growth financings, divestitures and liquidity exits.  Peter has worked closely with owner-operator and family-owned firms to build and empower leadership across all disciplines while implementing professional management practices that sustain revenue growth, enhance margins, mitigate risk and drive stakeholder value.

Client Results

  • Executed a sector consolidation within building products that transformed a struggling $50m regional distributor into a professionally managed, $180m competitor delivering a 5.5x return to investors over 72 months.
  • Acquired & grew a branded food business through aggressive product line extensions and expansion of distribution channels and geographies, delivering a 4.8x return to investors over 28 months.
  • Acquired & revitalized a near bankrupt family-owned chain of 135 automotive service centers by professionalizing management, refreshing facilities & expanding services.  Delivered a 2.7x return to investors over 39 months.

Areas of
Engagement

  • Firm Strategy & Positioning
  • Sell Side Exit Prep
  • Buy Side Acquisition Prep
  • Board & Governance
  • Financial Advisory
  • Restructure & Turnaround
  • Capital Raise

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