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Our Market

Unlocking the lower middle market

Lower middle market deals can be extremely lucrative, but the market is highly inefficient. 
Centrix simplifies the process, unlocking value for buyers in this space.

Our approach

Market challenges

Our solutions

Market challenge

Good deals are
hard to find

Our solutions

  • We combine proprietary data-driven screening tools with an in-depth manual review
  • We meet each target and conduct an initial financial and commercial review, to ensure the fit is right
  • You see only the best and most actionable deals

Market challenge

Information is often non-transparent

Our solutions

  • We know where to look; our history is in M&A, Private Equity, complex accounting, and turnarounds
  • We find the right data for you to make clear investment decisions
  • We oversee all due diligence workstreams and maintain a trusted network of advisors globally

Market challenge

Deals are
often lost

Our solutions

  • Our deals are off-market and non-competitive, providing a high degree of completion certainty
  • We meet with decision makers and sign exclusivity early, to ensure all parties are committed and the price makes sense
  • We have a 95%+ close rate once heads of terms are agreed
“Off-market deals can prove to be a goldmine of opportunities for Private Equity firms and strategic corporate buyers.”
Inven
“Lower middle-market companies offer large international firms a potent blend of growth potential, niche expertise, and operational agility at a relatively affordable price point.”
SEA
“On a global scale, SMEs make up 90% of all companies and more than 50% of all employment…in the EU, 99% of all businesses are SMEs.”
CT
"Lower middle-market businesses are attracting increased attention from strategic acquirers and private equity firms due to their growth potential and lower valuations.“
Wall Street Oasis
“The lower end of the middle market has remained attractive to LPs given the historical alpha returns from that asset class.”
KCP
"The lower middle market is just so unique because it’s got all of this sort of dynamism and diversity and different ways to skin the cat."
Axial
"In the lower middle market, you can find companies that are leaders in their specific niches, offering significant opportunities for growth and value creation."
Crystal CP
"Deals valued under $100 million represented 61.5% of global mergers and acquisitions, with founder-owned businesses comprising 43.5% of the value of all deals.“
Elucid Transactional
“A positive outlook for [Lower Middle Market] M&A, including a ramp-up in 2025, further supports the segment.”
Pinebridge
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