WorldVest and Management rely upon a focused investment criteria in assessing potential additions to its portfolio of companies. Generally, the investment criteria include many of the following:

• Strong operating performance
• A strong management team
• Equity ownership by current management
• Products/services that fill a real need
• Highly disruptive proprietary technology that is ready to bring to market
• Opportunity for dramatic expansion
• Dominant market position
• Easily identifiable exit strategy by IPO or divestiture

The hallmark of WorldVest's strategy is creating shareholder value through higher earnings per share and strong cash flow. WorldVest delivers on this strategy by investing in companies that: (i) historically generate revenue and positive earnings from stable, consistent sources; (ii) have healthy organic business growth; or (iii) demonstrate an ability to rapidly reach positive cash flow generation with minimal up-front capital burn. As an active Board member, WorldVest is a relentless advocate for productivity improvements throughout all our businesses.