Owners of growing businesses are dedicated, hardworking individuals and frequently face a number of challenging opportunities. At Centerfield, we have a good understanding and a deep respect for the energy and commitment it takes to build a strong business. We could not succeed in our work without forging strong relationships with business owners predicated on teamwork, trust and mutual respect. This type of partnership is attractive to many business owners because it enables them to:

• Maintain operating and board control of their business
• Access capital to accelerate business growth or for shareholder liquidity
• Retain significant ownership of a growing company
• Take their business to the next level with the assistance of an experienced private equity investor

Centerfield targets companies that offer attractive potential for profit improvement through revenue growth, cost reduction, or both. These companies generally have a demonstrated record of success, and can benefit from additional capital and the strategic and operating perspective that Centerfield can bring to the company.

We are frequently able to structure investments which allow business owners to retain significant ownership and control of their company.

Centerfield’s Value-Added Approach

Centerfield does not participate in the day-to-day management of the company, but rather adds perspective from by participating at the board level. We can add value through:

• Operating Improvements
• Share “best practices” learned from other Centerfield portfolio companies
• Financing Decisions
• Use our relationship to help companies raise additional capital
• Business Strategy
• Guidance regarding new product and market strategies
• Initiating conversations and providing advice in merger related issues
• Recruiting
• Assist in recruiting seasoned senior-level executives and value-added board recruiters

Centerfield has extensive experience working with management teams to help with important business, financial and operating decisions. We can offer significant insight into the challenges facing growing companies and can help identify effective solutions as well as likely stumbling blocks.

If you are the owner or manager of a profitable business with annual revenue between $10 and $50 million, we welcome the opportunity to have a confidential, preliminary discussion with you. Please contact Mark Hollis at (317) 464-1523.

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