ClearLight ’s investment approach provides the flexibility required to address the varying needs of owners and management partners in each transaction. This approach offers the following advantages to owners and management:
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ClearLight has the financial resources and flexibility to structure and complete transactions that accommodate the particular needs of the owners. We pay fair prices for businesses, and seek to benefit from the growth of the business along with other shareholders.
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| • Proven Closing Capabilities |
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ClearLight has the expertise and resources to close transactions. Its principals have been continually investing in more than two dozen companies since the 1980s.
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| • Ability to Provide a Timely Response |
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ClearLight does not have a bureaucratic approval process; instead the personnel required to approve investments work together closely throughout the investment evaluation process. This approach allows us to respond to opportunities quickly.
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| • Equity Participation for Management |
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ClearLight welcomes significant equity ownership by its management partners. And typically, an incentive-based compensation plan is developed to allow management to earn additional equity ownership.
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| • Autonomous Operating Philosophy |
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Principals of ClearLight will act as active Board of Directors participants. However, our management partners manage all day-to-day operations of the portfolio companies.
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| • Strategic and Financial Advisory Support |
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ClearLight's resources and expertise are available to portfolio companies in the areas of recruiting senior management, strategic planning, acquisitions, high-level business development and financing.
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| • Long-Term Growth Orientation |
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Upon consummation of a transaction, ClearLight works with management to develop or refine its long-term growth plan for the company. The plan identifies internal growth opportunities, and, when appropriate, includes an acquisition strategy. ClearLight provides active support to its management partners during the execution of the growth plan. |
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