Joel Botero's Contact Details

Joel Botero's Company Details

Calibre Group

Pittsburgh, PA, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Financial Services

Calibre Group is a merchant bank that offers unique financial advisory and capital solutions to industrial companies, investors, unions and companies with organized workforces. Calibre's in-depth industry knowledge, direct labor negotiating experience, and proprietary analytical and diligence methodology differentiate it from competing advisors or capital providers. Calibre is led by CEO James "Jim" Tumulty. Jim has over 27 years of experience in the Investment Banking and Leveraged Finance sectors, the last decade of which focused on the North American Steel Industry. During this period Mr. Tumulty has led or participated in a broad spectrum of transactions in the Steel and Metals Industry, creating many unique opportunities.The Calibre team of investment professionals has combined experience of over 75 years with deep knowledge of the steel, paper and forest products and packaging industries. Calibre's longstanding relationship with organized labor is well recognized. Calibre is often engaged by companies or creditors early in a distressed sale or restructuring process, leading to a more predictable outcome for all stakeholders.On the proprietary capital side of the business, the average equity investment is targeted to be between $5 million and $15 million. Calibre will partner with other providers of capital. Calibre will provide its capital in the form of equity (control or co-invest), debt (mezzanine, bridge loans, convertible, or distressed), and/or direct investment (inventory, brownfield redevelopment, or hard assets).Investment Criteria* Metals, paper, container and manufacturing sectors* Partner with or recruit an experienced management team, able to develop and execute the new business plan* Companies with EBITDA < $15 million including turnaround and distressed situations