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Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Mission Business Advisory Firm focused on providing the Owners and Key Decision Makers at privately held Small to Mid-Market Companies, with strategic advice, direction and the means to improve Performance, Profitability and Enterprise Value. Provide our clients with the Strategic and Operational tools necessary to succeed in today’s challenging and increasingly competitive business environment. Create Value, Respect and Partnerships through NLC Principals “understanding” of the needs, challenges and threats facing today’s Business Leaders.  Identify NLC Partnership “Control” Investments through adherence to Investment Criteria. Provide Clients with access to Capital for organic and non-organic growth programs identified as part of Strategic Value Creation study.
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Overview Northern Light Capital’s Principals have diverse industry backgrounds and years of C-Level experience solving complex operational and financial business issues.  We can speak with our clients as like experienced peers to formulate an understanding of our “Clients Goals”. Northern Light Capital’s Principals are experienced private business owners/operators with a keen appreciation for the key issues and considerations faced by “Privately Held” businesses.  We have navigated successfully through these challenges for our own businesses and as Advisors to other Business Leaders. Northern Light Capital’s Principals have the experience necessary to assist Business Leaders considering a Sale, Purchase or Turnaround Program as part of an effort to maximize “Shareholder Value”.
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Owner and Key Decision Makers Advisory Services Business Plans Development and Analysis Templates for Key Metrics SWOT analyses Finance and Banking Relationships Marketing Plan Development/Implementation Downsizing, Expansion, Relocation??? AR/AP and Credit Management HR Compliance Incentive Compensation/Performance Systems Succession Planning Staffing & Recruiting
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Operational “Physical” Review of Current Practices Review of Current Org. Structure, Personnel (top to bottom) Best Practices Analyses Operational SWOT Analyses Sales Program review and critique Product Development Program review and critiques Review of Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Drivers  Human Resources Analyses Human “communication” examination Incentive Compensation/Performance Systems Succession Planning
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Strategic Plan Development Business Model, SWOT analysis and review of all current business issues Industry benchmarks Competitive landscape Value improvement initiatives Develop Best/Mid/Worst Case Plan Scenarios and supporting action items Red Flag Analysis
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Mergers & Acquisitions In depth Operational and Financial Review Establish Enterprise Value Ranges  Review/Development of Strategic Plan Consensus on Target Buyers Profile Identification of Candidates Prepare Offering Memorandums Identify Program Team Members, Responsibilities, Timelines
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Contract Management Provide C-Level Operating Management Services TBD Contract Period Develop/Implement Strategic Plan Develop/Implement Key Business Improvement initiatives Develop/Implement M&A Plan Restructurings (Financial, Operational) Manage Startup, Turnaround, Liquidation
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Principals Douglas B. Hart 	Managing Director of Northern Light Capital with 25 years experience operating businesses across a wide variety of industries.  Doug was Chief Operating Officer of Reeves Brothers, Inc., an international manufacturer of engineered industrial consumables with 1,000 employees in the US and Europe, from 1997 – 2003.  From 1992 – 1997 he served as EVP and President of Reeves Brothers Automotive Airbag Division overseeing the startup and subsequent growth of the largest airbag fabric supplier in the US.  Most recently, Doug served as Chief Operating Officer of Uretek-Archer, LLC, from 2007 – 2009.  Uretek-Archer is a privately owned composite materials manufacturer for the Aerospace, Military, Medical and Outdoor Recreational Markets.  Doug has extensive experience in M&A with industry backgrounds that include Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Military, Medical, Printing, Housing/Environmental Products, Outdoor Recreational and Transportation.  He has broad contacts within the Management Consulting, Banking, Private Equity, Audit, Executive Compensation, Executive Search and Legal Professions.  Doug is a Member of the Turnaround Management Association, the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturing Association of Connecticut, Connstep and the on the Advisory Board of the State of Connecticut’s Technology Incubation Program.
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Investment Philosophy Respect Principals all have held direct ownership, operational, strategic and leadership positions in a variety of diverse industries. NLC’s Principals understand that for many Business Owners of Privately Held Companies, selling their business represents the culmination of years of hard work. Each situation requires open and constructive dialogue in order to create a transaction that maximizes the opportunity for all constituents. Create Value Value Creation requires rolling up ones sleeves and getting involved in all facets of day to day Operations. NLC is structured to bring a comprehensive range of resources and skill sets to each opportunity, including Operational, Strategic and Financial know how. Partnership NLC seeks opportunities where existing management forms the foundation of a strong and growing company. NLC will evaluate management to determine the optimal conditions under which a given business opportunity will succeed and maximize future Enterprise Value.
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Investment Criteria Target Company Profile Low to Mid-Technology Manufacturing or Distribution Niche Markets or Proprietary Products/Processes Strong Product Development Programs with strong Customer Product Development relationships Fragmented Industries with potential for consolidation or growth Businesses with Operational needs, managerial difficulties, turnarounds, leadership needs Value added distribution Business Services
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Investment Criteria Transaction Size Value from $5 - $100mm Adequate Asset Base Cash Flow Positive Ownership and Management Closely held, private companies undergoing change/transition Corporate divestiture of non-core business unit Controlling interest preferred Geographic Location Eastern US US with International component acceptable
Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Contact Information Douglas B. Hart 203-856-8239 dhart962@gmail.com Website www.northernlightadvisors.com

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Northern Light Capital Mission and Services

  • 2. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Mission Business Advisory Firm focused on providing the Owners and Key Decision Makers at privately held Small to Mid-Market Companies, with strategic advice, direction and the means to improve Performance, Profitability and Enterprise Value. Provide our clients with the Strategic and Operational tools necessary to succeed in today’s challenging and increasingly competitive business environment. Create Value, Respect and Partnerships through NLC Principals “understanding” of the needs, challenges and threats facing today’s Business Leaders. Identify NLC Partnership “Control” Investments through adherence to Investment Criteria. Provide Clients with access to Capital for organic and non-organic growth programs identified as part of Strategic Value Creation study.
  • 3. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Overview Northern Light Capital’s Principals have diverse industry backgrounds and years of C-Level experience solving complex operational and financial business issues. We can speak with our clients as like experienced peers to formulate an understanding of our “Clients Goals”. Northern Light Capital’s Principals are experienced private business owners/operators with a keen appreciation for the key issues and considerations faced by “Privately Held” businesses. We have navigated successfully through these challenges for our own businesses and as Advisors to other Business Leaders. Northern Light Capital’s Principals have the experience necessary to assist Business Leaders considering a Sale, Purchase or Turnaround Program as part of an effort to maximize “Shareholder Value”.
  • 4. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Owner and Key Decision Makers Advisory Services Business Plans Development and Analysis Templates for Key Metrics SWOT analyses Finance and Banking Relationships Marketing Plan Development/Implementation Downsizing, Expansion, Relocation??? AR/AP and Credit Management HR Compliance Incentive Compensation/Performance Systems Succession Planning Staffing & Recruiting
  • 5. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Operational “Physical” Review of Current Practices Review of Current Org. Structure, Personnel (top to bottom) Best Practices Analyses Operational SWOT Analyses Sales Program review and critique Product Development Program review and critiques Review of Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Drivers Human Resources Analyses Human “communication” examination Incentive Compensation/Performance Systems Succession Planning
  • 6. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Strategic Plan Development Business Model, SWOT analysis and review of all current business issues Industry benchmarks Competitive landscape Value improvement initiatives Develop Best/Mid/Worst Case Plan Scenarios and supporting action items Red Flag Analysis
  • 7. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Mergers & Acquisitions In depth Operational and Financial Review Establish Enterprise Value Ranges Review/Development of Strategic Plan Consensus on Target Buyers Profile Identification of Candidates Prepare Offering Memorandums Identify Program Team Members, Responsibilities, Timelines
  • 8. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Services Contract Management Provide C-Level Operating Management Services TBD Contract Period Develop/Implement Strategic Plan Develop/Implement Key Business Improvement initiatives Develop/Implement M&A Plan Restructurings (Financial, Operational) Manage Startup, Turnaround, Liquidation
  • 9. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Principals Douglas B. Hart Managing Director of Northern Light Capital with 25 years experience operating businesses across a wide variety of industries. Doug was Chief Operating Officer of Reeves Brothers, Inc., an international manufacturer of engineered industrial consumables with 1,000 employees in the US and Europe, from 1997 – 2003. From 1992 – 1997 he served as EVP and President of Reeves Brothers Automotive Airbag Division overseeing the startup and subsequent growth of the largest airbag fabric supplier in the US. Most recently, Doug served as Chief Operating Officer of Uretek-Archer, LLC, from 2007 – 2009. Uretek-Archer is a privately owned composite materials manufacturer for the Aerospace, Military, Medical and Outdoor Recreational Markets. Doug has extensive experience in M&A with industry backgrounds that include Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Military, Medical, Printing, Housing/Environmental Products, Outdoor Recreational and Transportation. He has broad contacts within the Management Consulting, Banking, Private Equity, Audit, Executive Compensation, Executive Search and Legal Professions. Doug is a Member of the Turnaround Management Association, the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturing Association of Connecticut, Connstep and the on the Advisory Board of the State of Connecticut’s Technology Incubation Program.
  • 10. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Investment Philosophy Respect Principals all have held direct ownership, operational, strategic and leadership positions in a variety of diverse industries. NLC’s Principals understand that for many Business Owners of Privately Held Companies, selling their business represents the culmination of years of hard work. Each situation requires open and constructive dialogue in order to create a transaction that maximizes the opportunity for all constituents. Create Value Value Creation requires rolling up ones sleeves and getting involved in all facets of day to day Operations. NLC is structured to bring a comprehensive range of resources and skill sets to each opportunity, including Operational, Strategic and Financial know how. Partnership NLC seeks opportunities where existing management forms the foundation of a strong and growing company. NLC will evaluate management to determine the optimal conditions under which a given business opportunity will succeed and maximize future Enterprise Value.
  • 11. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Investment Criteria Target Company Profile Low to Mid-Technology Manufacturing or Distribution Niche Markets or Proprietary Products/Processes Strong Product Development Programs with strong Customer Product Development relationships Fragmented Industries with potential for consolidation or growth Businesses with Operational needs, managerial difficulties, turnarounds, leadership needs Value added distribution Business Services
  • 12. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Investment Criteria Transaction Size Value from $5 - $100mm Adequate Asset Base Cash Flow Positive Ownership and Management Closely held, private companies undergoing change/transition Corporate divestiture of non-core business unit Controlling interest preferred Geographic Location Eastern US US with International component acceptable
  • 13. Northern Light CapitalBusiness Advisors Contact Information Douglas B. Hart 203-856-8239 dhart962@gmail.com Website www.northernlightadvisors.com