POSITION
Simon Ventures
prefers investment positions where it is the sole owner or majority
owner. Nevertheless, it will consider a full range of ownership positions
for the right opportunity. The only position Simon Ventures will not
pursue is a minority role where management effectively controls the
voting shares.
PARTNERSHIP
The Simon Ventures'
team has extensive experience in the areas of planning, operations,
systems and finance, which it willingly provides to its portfolio
companies on an as needed basis. However, the firm relies primarily
on professional management to execute the mutually agreed upon operating
strategy. Incentive programs placing management goals in line with
those of the shareholders are established at the outset and bind all
parties into a cohesive team.
PRUDENCE
While leverage
is viewed as a critical component of maximizing return on equity,
Simon Ventures insists that its portfolio companies maintain financial
flexibility. In this way, its companies may react quickly to capitalize
on growth and consolidation opportunities.
PATIENCE
Simon
Ventures is neither under pressure to invest a certain amount per
year, nor is it required to seek a liquidity event within a specified
time fame. Rather, it is primarily in business to develop a portfolio
of quality growth companies capable of sustaining an above average
growth record over the long term.