HIGH STREET CAPITAL

High Street Capital are business builders. They are dedicated to, and passionate about, finding differentiated companies and fundamentally improving them. They back this strategy with their own personal capital. Their approach starts with seeking opportunities to improve selected businesses within the lower middle market. It includes a willingness and ability to offer flexible and creative solutions to business owners looking for liquidity. Their process continues with due diligence focuse... d on crafting tailored strategies to build winning businesses with strong growth prospects. They begin with an end in mind and exit when others wish to buy. Their strategy is anchored by valuation discipline and prudent use of leverage in their investments. HSC’s process is at the heart of their ability to build value consistently for their investors. It is a process that involves experience, expertise, relationships, creativity and the capacity for complexity. They work hard and demonstrate focus and commitment to their investments throughout their ownership. As a team they are results-oriented, creative, and tenacious problem-solvers. The right price is situational and depends more upon industry trends and the opportunities to improve the business model than the strength of the existing management team. There is no standard pricing model used. Their orientation is conservative and they mitigate downside risk in their investments. They are committed to excellence and honesty in their dealings. They operate with high ethical standards and respect. They are a trusted and known name in the lower middle market segment in the Central U.S. as they have consistently focused on this space. They offer equity, experience and ideas to businesses competing in the lower middle market. Their stewardship of limited partners’ capital, as well as their own capital, is founded on a simple philosophy: know what you own, avoid businesses and markets you do not understand and maintain an intense focus on business fundamentals. The success of their portfolio throughout the 2009 recession demonstrates their resolve to stick to their discipline in selecting investments and using prudent leverage.More