Through affiliates of Stanford Group Company, the Stanford organization makes private equity investments in growing, profitable mid-market companies. Our expertise, capital and strong network of resources are designed to complement the business objectives and strategies of clients seeking to build and expand their companies.
Relationships are the key to our success. We work closely with the companies we invest in. While we are not involved in day-to-day operations, we take an active role in overseeing senior- and board-level management, primarily to assist and advise on strategic direction, financing and acquisitions.
We invest in quality companies with quality management. These companies have experienced leadership teams, sustainable competitive advantages and an important presence in a growing market. Generally, these companies have a history of revenue, earnings and products or services based on defensible intellectual property.
Our investments are structured to provide companies with the strength to grow and achieve their potential. We do not impose a standard structure on any transaction. Rather, our goal is to provide a framework in which each party has the proper incentives to make the transaction succeed. We believe in the prudent use of leverage. We apply conservative principles in developing growth projections and analyzing strategic acquisition opportunities.
While we prefer business investments that represent controlling ownership positions in companies, we will make minority ownership investments where we can add value. We are willing to invest in industries that exhibit modest, sustainable growth and provide predictable cash flows.