Constructive, long-term value creation as a force for positive community impact

Saothair is an independent investment manager focused exclusively on lower-middle market industrial and manufacturing businesses facing unique operational and financial challenges.

Our Area of Focus

We pursue control equity investments in companies that require thoughtful solutions and operational transformation.

Operational Improvement

We believe sustainable value is created first and foremost through hands-on operational transformation and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Special Situations

We specialize in challenging and complicated transactions requiring unique expertise, including financial restructurings or carve-outs.

Partnership with Stakeholders

We work in partnership with the workforce, local officials, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders with vested interest in the long-term strength of the business.

Manufacturing and Industrials

We invest in manufacturing and industrial businesses across a wide range of consumer and business-facing end markets.

North American Based

We concentrate on businesses with their headquarters and primary operations in North America, though satellite operations or end-markets may be overseas.

Lower-Middle Market

We target businesses with $50 million to $500 million in annual revenue.

Transaction Types

Saothair specializes in executing complex transactions across a range of industries, leveraging our deep industry knowledge and operational expertise to drive value creation for our portfolio companies. 

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Founder-led & other privately owned opportunities

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Corporate Divestitures & Carve-outs

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Operational & Financial Turnarounds

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Chapter 11 & Out-of-Court Restructurings

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