Process
Rigorous Client Acceptance Process
A Client Must Meet All 10 Requirements
1. LEADER :
- A market leader in a high growth industry in a favorable market environment
2. OPERATOR :
- Managed by Company founders and industry experts, not capital markets personnel
- Founders/management must own majority of the Company
3. PROFITABLE :
- Minimum US$2 million in recent year net income (U.S. or International GAAP audited)
- Net income margins of at least 15%. Strong balance sheet, no long-term debt
4. GROWTH :
- Significant net income growth in the last two years
- Anticipate continued high organic earnings growth in the next two years without significant shareholder dilution
5. OWNERSHIP :
- Company must own 100% of the underlying business and related assets
- REJECT revenue recognition through VIE structure or "management contracts"
6. QUALITY :
- Must exceed listing standards on a stock exchange
7. COMMITMENT :
- All Company insiders must sign share lock-up agreements
- Restrict personal share sales to the general public for minimum 3 years from the date of Company's initial listing on a stock exchange
8. GOVERNANCE :
- Strong corporate governance, strict compliance with all laws and regulations
- Quality legal representation and quality independent audit firm audits
9. COMMUNICATION :
- Management team must have strong English communications skills
- Regular participation in deal or non-deal road shows through quality investment banks
10. SIMPLICITY :
- Simple capital structure-no "poison" financings or "earnings make good" provisions
