Trivest - Working for the Right Balance

Trivest has developed its investment approach to provide the flexibility required to address the varying needs of sellers and management partners in each transaction. This investment approach offers the following advantages to sellers and management:

A Fair Price
Trivest has the financial resources and flexibility to structure and complete transactions which accommodate the particular needs of the seller.
Proven Closing Capabilities
Trivest has the expertise and resources to close transactions. The firm has been acquiring and investing in companies since 1981 and has completed more than 120 acquisitions.
Ability to Provide a Timely Response
Trivest does not have a formal investment committee; instead the personnel required to approve investments work closely throughout the investment evaluation process. This approach allows us to respond to opportunities quickly.
Equity Participation for Management
Trivest will offer the opportunity for significant equity ownership to management partners. And typically an incentive-based compensation plan is developed to allow management to earn additional equity ownership.
Autonomous Operating Philosophy
Principals of Trivest will act as active Board of Directors participants, however, Trivest expects its management partners to manage all day-to-day operations of the portfolio companies.
Strategic and Financial Advisory Support
Trivest's resources and expertise are available to the portfolio companies in the areas of strategic planning, acquisitions, and financing.
Long-Term Growth Orientation
Upon consummation of a transaction, Trivest works with management to develop a long-term growth plan for the company. The plan identifies internal growth opportunities, and, when appropriate, includes an acquisition strategy. Trivest provides support to its management partners during the execution of the growth plan.



		Trivest has developed its investment approach to provide the flexibility required to address the varying needs of sellers and management partners in each transaction. This investment approach offers the following advantages to sellers and management: A Fair Price Trivest has the financial resources and flexibility to structure and complete transactions which accommodate the particular needs of the seller. Proven Closing Capabilities Trivest has the expertise and resources to close transactions. The firm has been acquiring and investing in companies since 1981 and has completed more than 120 acquisitions. Ability to Provide a Timely Response Trivest does not have a formal investment committee; instead the personnel required to approve investments work closely throughout the investment evaluation process. This approach allows us to respond to opportunities quickly. Equity Participation for Management Trivest will offer the opportunity for significant equity ownership to management partners. And typically an incentive-based compensation plan is developed to allow management to earn additional equity ownership. Autonomous Operating Philosophy Principals of Trivest will act as active Board of Directors participants, however, Trivest expects its management partners to manage all day-to-day operations of the portfolio companies. Strategic and Financial Advisory Support Trivest's resources and expertise are available to the portfolio companies in the areas of strategic planning, acquisitions, and financing. Long-Term Growth Orientation Upon consummation of a transaction, Trivest works with management to develop a long-term growth plan for the company. The plan identifies internal growth opportunities, and, when appropriate, includes an acquisition strategy. Trivest provides support to its management partners during the execution of the growth plan. ©2004 Trivest Partners, L.P. All Rights Reserved.