Eric Wiklendt
Managing Director at Speyside Equity focused on acquiring and transforming lower middle‑market manufacturing businesses, with deep operator experience in M&A, operational improvements, and deal structuring.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 29min
An investors value creation plan for $100M+ revenue companies
In a captivating discussion, Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at SpeySide Equity, shares his insights from decades of operational and private equity experience. He delves into his 'fix and build' strategy for enhancing lower-middle-market manufacturers, emphasizing EBITDA improvement and strategic growth. Eric reveals the critical role of aligning human capital and warns about the dangers of poor cost accounting. He highlights the importance of hiring leaders with operational backgrounds and stresses the need for transparency during due diligence.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep 522 The difference between 4x vs.8x EBITDA, Customer Concentration Discounts, PE Re-trades with Eric Wiklendt on this special edition of Inside the Mind of an Acquirer
In this insightful discussion, Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director at Speyside Equity, reveals the inner workings of private equity and its impact on business valuations. He explains the crucial difference between 4x and 8x EBITDA multiples, emphasizing factors like risk and growth potential. Eric discusses how customer concentration can significantly affect pricing and shares strategies for navigating complex deals. With a focus on operational improvements, he highlights what truly makes a business a valuable platform in today's market.
