News - Kemmons Wilson Companies

Investment Characteristics

We look for companies that meet all the criteria below and with our diverse operating history, we remain opportunistic to investing in businesses outside our seven key industries.

COMPANY

Profitable companies under $100 million in revenues
Significant, organic and/or acquisition growth potential
Leading market position with a defensible product or service that competes on more than price
Value-based employee culture with a customer and goal oriented focus

MARKET

Primarily Southeastern US but will consider anywhere in US
Industry neutral
Niche markets where the larger market participants are not as focused or cannot compete

OWNERSHIP / MANAGEMENT

Interested in the following investment-stage scenarios:
- GROWTH investing to enable profitable, growing companies to fund internal growth and/or acquisitions
- BUYOUTS where owners are looking to exit completely
- RECAPITALIZATION providing partial liquidation of the owner’s equity position
Interested in acquiring a majority or meaningful minority ownership stake, with board involvement
A strong management team with a successful track record,
and looking to retain a meaningful ownership stake
Situations where we are typically the first institutional investor

Recent News

Memphis Con Brio
January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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Wiseacre Brewing’s new 40,000 sq. ft. Brewery, Taproom in Downtown Memphis
January 25, 2021
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Valor Hospitality Partners Plans January 2021 Opening of The Valley Hotel in Homewood, Alabama
January 25, 2021
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How Southern Fashion Brands Have Pivoted During the Pandemic
January 25, 2021
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