SELECTION

To support our successful track record, Synergy pursues acquisition opportunities based on a variety of criteria:

History of Success
Synergy looks for companies with a prior history of positive earnings and cash flows. Our focus is on retail, distribution and select manufacturing businesses that are well positioned in their industries. These are typically subsidiaries or divisions of parent companies that are under-performing or out of sync with the strategic vision of the overall enterprise.

Liquidity
We create a capital structure to provide the distressed company ample time to complete its turnaround and thrive. In addition to providing its own capital resources, Synergy relies on years of experience in the financial markets to achieve these results, with acquisition-related funding and commitments in excess of $1 billion.

Standout Management
Long-term success and leadership go hand-in-hand. That’s why Synergy looks for and rewards proven management. Our incentive-based compensation and stock option programs serve to motivate management by aligning their goals with ours. The future of the company depends on its people, and Synergy is always there to support talented leaders and managers.

Cooperative Environment
At Synergy, we only acquire businesses on a friendly basis. Everything we do at Synergy is backed by the highest level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.

Long-term Rewards
Synergy is focused on maximizing value for the long term. We don’t create artificial timelines or mandated exit strategies. All decisions are made with input from our financial partners and management team. This insures that our employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders benefit both now and in the future.

Platform Opportunities
With proper leadership and resources, acquisition candidates, particularly in fragmented industries, can also serve as platform companies for future acquisitions and deliver significant revenue growth and economies of scale.