As of the first quarter of 2010, Adler & Co. has been formally engaged by forty-two private equity firms. Taken together, our clients have approximately $22.5 billion in capital under management and $10 billion in "dry powder", or available cash. Located across the United States, our clients are interested in purchasing or investing in profitable lower middle-market companies whose owners have decided to sell some or all of their equity to achieve personal liquidity or to raise growth capital.

Companies of interest to our clients include manufacturing, business services, retail and distribution businesses in a wide range of industries with EBITDA (earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $2 million to $20 million.