Cedar Ivy Group

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buy. build. hold.

What we look to buy & own
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA skyline

Geography

We focus on acquiring family-owned and founder-led businesses throughout the Greater Cincinnati region. This local approach allows us to remain actively involved in operations, support our teams, and stay engaged in the communities our businesses serve.

Industry

Our experience spans a wide range of industries, allowing us to evaluate and operate businesses beyond a narrow vertical focus. We prioritize strong fundamentals over industry constraints and bring the adaptability, judgment, and operational perspective needed to succeed across diverse business environments.

Systems

We believe long-term success is built on strong systems and disciplined processes. By implementing scalable, process-driven operations, we help businesses improve efficiency, increase visibility, and create a foundation for sustainable growth.

People

Great businesses are built by great teams. We place a strong emphasis on supporting existing personnel, fostering a positive culture, and creating an environment where employees can grow and succeed. Continuity and respect for the team are central to every transition.

Ownership Transition

We value working with owners who take pride in what they’ve built and care deeply about its future. Our approach is rooted in integrity, alignment, and trust—allowing us to structure transitions that respect the seller’s legacy while positioning the business for continued success.

Revenue

We seek businesses with stable, diversified revenue streams and a strong, repeatable customer base. Companies with limited customer concentration and consistent demand provide a solid foundation for long-term ownership.

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Earnings

Our ideal acquisition targets generate stable EBITDA in the range of $500,000 to $2,000,000. A demonstrated history of consistent profitability is a key indicator of a well-run business and provides confidence in future performance.

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NOT ALL BUYERS ARE THE SAME

Private Equity Fund
  • YOUR LEGACY PRESERVATION:
    - One of many portfolio companies; less time or attention
  • TIMELINE:
    - 3-7 years based on fund structure & mandates
  • PLAN & GOAL:
    - Cut expenses (often headcount); position company for re-sale
  • SELLER INVOLVEMENT:
    - Full time commitment
  • FUTURE OPERATIONS:
    - Strategy dictated for employees to maximize profit for large institutional investors
  • TRANSITION:
    - Full time commitment
  • YOUR LEGACY PRESERVATION:
    Our objective is to be good stewards, involved with the company management & focused on growing into the future.
  • TIMELINE:
    We seek to be long term owners with no intention to sell.
  • PLAN & GOAL:
    We invest resources to ensure the company is in the best position to handle growth.
  • SELLER INVOLVEMENT:
    With our experience, we can accommodate the role & timeframe that the seller desires.
  • FUTURE OPERATIONS:
    Our preference is to adapt or simply tweak if possible, instead of making major changes when developing a sustainable plan.
  • TRANSITION:
    We are flexible -- seeking a consensus on what the existing infrastructure can support to ensure a smooth process.
Sell to Competitor
  • YOUR LEGACY PRESERVATION:
    - Absorbed as one of many divisions or subsidiaries
  • TIMELINE:
    - Depends on the competitor
  • PLAN & GOAL:
    - Integrate company into the competitor
  • SELLER INVOLVEMENT:
    - None
  • FUTURE OPERATIONS:
    - Integrate with the competitor creating one balance sheet & the company goes away
  • TRANSITION:
    - Varies

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If preserving your legacy and staying local matters, Cedar Ivy may be the right fit.
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