How does life at a family business change after being acquired by a private equity firm? We were recently joined by Marc Calcaterra, CEO of Torsion Group Corp, a manufacturer and distributor of garage door parts and accessories. In this interview, Marc discusses his discuss his experience working with a private equity partner since being acquired in 2016. Among other things, Mark covers:

• What caused Torsion Group Corp to seek a transaction
• Why the company chose private equity over other deal options
• Fears associated with partnering with private equity
• Benefits and challenges of working with private equity partner
• Reporting requirements under private equity ownership
• Decision to retain equity in the business 
• Advice for owners looking to sell their businesses
• Biggest difference between being family owned and private equity owned