Brookside Equity Partners

Brookside Equity Partners is a private equity firm specializing in strategic investments in middle-market companies across various industries. With roots dating back 40 years, the firm focuses on partnering with strong management teams to foster long-term value creation. Supported by a diverse range of long-term investors across multiple funds, Brookside emphasizes patient and flexible capital, with investment decisions driven by the unique needs of the companies they support. Their investment approach includes direct control investments, majority or minority co-investments alongside other investment firms, and, on a selective basis, investments in private funds or special situations. The firm generally invests in manufacturing, business services, financial services, and consumer businesses. Brookside's strategy is supported by evergreen, patient, and flexible capital, with investment decisions driven by the needs of the companies in which they invest. The firm works closely with management teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives, including new product introductions, geographic or channel expansion, acquisitions, and efficiency improvements. They are not operators and seek to partner with best-in-class management teams who can operate semi-independently. As partners, they maintain a long-term perspective and exercise the highest degree of integrity, as their reputation is paramount. Brookside's capital, whether from individuals, families, or other sources, is patient and flexible. Their investment horizons are determined by the needs of the businesses in which they invest, rather than by pre-determined investment periods. This flexibility distinguishes them from other private equity groups, which may seek investment realizations based on fund raising cycles rather than fundamental business reasons. Management teams can take comfort in the fact that exit decisions will be made in partnership with management, and they will not be forced to exit an investment at an inopportune time. In addition, investments are structured with what they believe to be a conservative capital base and term that is appropriate for the company in which they are investing. Brookside's approach is to partner with what they believe to be excellent management teams to help create long-term value. They work closely with management teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives, including new product introductions, geographic or channel expansion, acquisitions, and efficiency improvements. They are not operators and seek to partner with best-in-class management teams who can operate semi-independently. As partners, they maintain a long-term perspective and exercise the highest degree of integrity, as their reputation is paramount. Brookside's capital, whether from individuals, families, or other sources, is patient and flexible. Their investment horizons are determined by the needs of the businesses in which they invest, rather than by pre-determined investment periods. This flexibility distinguishes them from other private equity groups, which may seek investment realizations based on fund raising cycles rather than fundamental business reasons. Management teams can take comfort in the fact that exit decisions will be made in partnership with management, and they will not be forced to exit an investment at an inopportune time. In addition, investments are structured with what they believe to be a conservative capital base and term that is appropriate for the company in which they are investing.