Jim L. Southern

Sells and services fire, safety & suppression equipment

Mt. Auburn Partners focuses on the acquisition and management of lower middle-market US and Canadian commercial and consumer service companies. They look for market-leading companies that have strong potential for organic growth and a history of stable, profitable operations. The firm does not invest in start-ups or companies that are not yet profitable. Mt. Auburn only purchases companies at fair market value. They do not invest in distressed situations. Mt. Auburn invests in companies with recurring revenues, at least three years of profitable operations and a diverse customer base with high retention rates. The firm targets companies with revenues of $10 million to $30 million, EBITDA of $2 million to $6 million and EBITDA margins of at least 15%. The firm looks for companies with products or services that offer significant value-added to the customer and that are operating in relatively stable industries.

Amersham Corp. focuses on the acquisition and ownership of mid-sized manufactures of precision engineered components and assemblies with particular interest in aerospace, automotive and medical device manufacturers and suppliers. The firm invests in small to medium sized companies with annual sales of $10 million to $200 million

Johns Creek Partners (JCP) focuses on the acquisition and management of existing small to medium-sized manufacturing and service companies that are located in the continental US. The firm is particularly interested in manufacturing and service companies in the following areas: healthcare, wellness, new media and other growing or relatively stable industries. They seek to invest in companies with products or services that provide significant value-added to customers. JCP targets the acquisition of companies with transaction sizes of $5 million to $30 million. They invest in companies with revenues of $5 million to $30 million, EBITDA of $1million to $6 million and EBITDA margins of at least 15%. In addition, companies should have strong balance sheets with low debt. JCP looks for market-leading companies with strong growth potential, recurring revenues, diverse customer bases with high retention rates and a history of stable, profitable operations. Companies must have at least 5 years or profitable operations and a strong reputation within their industry. JCP's objective is to partner with existing companies by offering liquidity and providing growth capital infusions ensure continuity and long-term growth. The firm purchases companies at fair market value. They do not invest in distressed situations, start-ups or companies that have not yet attained profitability.

Geminus Capital Partners seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the United States primarily on the East Coast with revenues ranging from USD 10 million to 40 million and EBITDA ranging from USD 3 million to 10 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing and service. It provides financing for buyout capital requirement.

Sequential Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It participates in buyout transactions.

Provides cable service and operates a radio station

Functions as a College/University

Provides property and casualty insurance products