Profile Products is a global developer and manufacturer of engineered horticultural growing media, erosion control products and soil amendments. The company’s products, including hydraulic mulch and soil conditioners, are cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solutions to a variety of end markets such as sports fields, golf courses, waste management, civil and private construction, horticulture and energy.
How We Partnered
Transaction Dynamics
A partnership with management to acquire the Company from its previous private equity owner. Management made a meaningful investment in the company as part of the transaction.
Investment Thesis
- Leading market position with recognized, valued brands
- Strong, demonstrable value proposition of core products
- Multiple avenues for growth, including new product introductions, channel expansion and geographic expansion
- Stable, diversified revenue base across varied end markets
Incline Value Enhancement
- Completed three strategic acquisitions, adding to the Company’s geographic footprint and product offerings while deepening Profile’s reach into the attractive horticulture end market
- Added substantial capacity to support growth during our hold period and beyond through the opening of a second plant and breaking ground on a third plant
- Invested in R&D capabilities to roll out transformational new products in the retail horticulture and animal health segments
- Worked with the CFO to hire his successor and support his transition to retirement, and filled the newly-created position of President to support long-term succession planning
