StoneBridge Merchant Capital Corp.

Overview of the StoneBridge Merchant Capital Corp. program:

You deal directly with the Stonebridge Partners who have a personal vested interest in the success of your company. We bring a wealth of financial and business skills, experience, and knowledge to help each of our investee companies. We have a passion for business, deep respect for entrepreneurs, and a strong desire to help you and your business. We work towards shared success, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to always do what’s best for our investee companies.

Benefits of the StoneBridge Merchant Capital Corp. program:

• We are prepared to purchase minority or majority share positions in private companies. We can be completely flexible with our equity investments in terms of amount and investment horizon. For larger investment opportunities we are prepared to partner with select private equity firms that share our vision.
• Buyout significant shareholders
• For the business owner, a sale transaction gives you and your family a chance to step back and realize the value in your business. A transaction with us will be concluded in a timely, efficient manner with a buyer that will respect your core business values and employees, and further the business foundations you established.
• Buyout inactive shareholders with smart partners
• Many private companies have minority shareholders who are not active and looking to exit their share positions. We are prepared to acquire minority share positions in strong companies.
• Capital to grow and make acquisitions
• Many companies need additional capital to pursue and realize new growth opportunities including timely acquisitions. We can provide the money and expertise to help with the growth processes from beginning to end.
• Add a partner that will be aligned with you for the eventual sale of your company
• Many owners would like to prepare their companies for eventual sale but are not prepared for the daunting one to five-year process of management succession, developing business plans, due diligence preparation and handling the actual sale process with the buyer and M&A professionals. We have been through the process many times and we know how the provide the necessary expertise to maximize value.

Eligibility criteria of the StoneBridge Merchant Capital Corp. program:

• Financial Criteria
• Revenues in excess of $15 Million per annum.
• EBITDA or Cash Flow in excess of $2 Million per annum.
• Key Business Characteristics
• Stable and recurring revenue
• Growth potential (organic and by way of complementary acquisitions)
• Low cyclicality
• Diverse customer base
• Well established market reputation