Although far from formulaic, Shefford’s transactions share some basic features – we invest our own equity dollars, ant those of our investors, and borrow money for the investment in a company. Once we make an investment, we work closely with management over the long term to build the business – making it more productive, more competitive, and more profitable. We do this by streamlining operations, investing in future growth, and growing the top and bottom lines for the benefit of all stakeholders; including employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which our businesses operate.

We work closely with our partners in developing an acquisition strategy that fits their strategic vision and we stay deeply involved through the integration stage, providing substantial resources over an average investment period of four years. We approach our investments as industrialists – seeking to invest in companies that create a strong business franchise, attractive growth prospects, leading market positions, and superior returns.

With Shefford as your partner, you also have access to deep resources. In our experience, these contributions are more valuable than our capital, and they can be the difference between just plodding along and realizing the full potential of the company.

Taken together, it is the experience, creativity, and resources that Shefford brings to bear on all aspects of its activities that sets the firm apart – from transaction origination to investment and financing, to the oversight and stewardship of our partnerships, and finally, the formulation and execution of strategies for realizing the value created. We are proud or our capabilities in each of these areas.