We are led by a Family Trust that desires to acquire profitable businesses, intelligently operated with competent management, who will stay on with meaningful incentives, after transition of ownership. These serious minded acquirers have access to capital with a long term view and, will provide management a percentage ownership at closing should they decide to stay on. We are only interested in understandable businesses with successful track records. Most industries will be considered with preference given to those situations that offer a proprietary product or service. Franchises are acceptable, especially multi-location operations. In all cases second-tier management should be in place. No situations where "hands on" day-to-day attention is required by new owner. No home-based businesses. Western region of the US is preferred but there are really no geographic limitations. We will consider most any line of business as long as it has been established for a minimum of 5 years, has sustainable market share or recognizable brand with durable competitive advantage, a healthy gross margin and detailed financial data. No startups as we are not venture capitalists. Any submittal must include detailed financial information with a reasonable value expectation. We are knowledgeable acquirers and will reject overpriced businesses immediately. Economics should be sound with adequate provisions for full ownership/management expenses and benefits. We will eventually require Tax Returns to substantiate income and expenses. All historical financials must be complete, accurate, un-sanitized and prepared on a professional basis. We will do our own forecasting. Confidentiality will be respected. Upon receipt of a business profile and appropriate information we will make a "go/no-go" decision promptly. Feel free to present us with a "Blind Profile" in order to determine our conceptual interest
