Tricor Pacific Founders Capital Inc.

Overview of the Tricor Pacific Founders Capital Inc. program:

Primarily focused on investments in food processors and distributors; also invest in related real estate. Primary focus on businesses with $5 to $10M of EBITDA (USD or CAD); stretching to $10 to $25M of EBITDA (USD or CAD) for exceptional opportunities; no size limitation for add-on acquisitions to existing businesses. Geographic focus in Midwest, Southwest or West of USA and Central / Western Canada, extending to East within priority segments (e.g., protein). Preference for mature and durable businesses that are cash-flow generative, and include hard assets. Look for opportunity to invest, grow and hold a business over very long term while offering liquidity for minority shareholders and management along the way; opportunity to contribute operating know-how to create value; opportunity for the business platform to create a bigger future; opportunity to create a mutual benefit among the different businesses in the Founders Group of Food Companies.

Benefits of the Tricor Pacific Founders Capital Inc. program:

• Tricor typically performs majority buyouts and equity investments of $5 - $25 million for initial platforms. Their strategy focuses on these following areas: Operational Engagement, Strategy refinement, organization's capabilities, operational&human capital, alignment, and longer-term horizons.