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Introductory Presentation

Prepared by Smith Growth Partners. Introductory Presentation. www.smithgrowthpartners.com. Summer 2012. Introduction. About The Business Exit Forum: Formed as a nonprofit educational institution.

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Introductory Presentation

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  1. Prepared by Smith Growth Partners Introductory Presentation www.smithgrowthpartners.com Summer 2012

  2. Introduction About The Business Exit Forum: • Formed as a nonprofit educational institution. • Indispensible advisory resource for companies as they move through various strategic inflection points on their way to a graceful business exit. • Guides business owners and executive teams through critical stages of the exit planning process—and beyond. • Nationwide network of members who are preeminent, trusted advisors to mid-market companies at all stages of organizational growth and exit. • Affinity with national (NASDAQ, TECNA) and regional (Tech Council of MD, NVTC) organizations.

  3. A Critical Need • A record number (nearly 1 in 3) businesses are set to change hands within the next 10 years. • “Boomer” businessowners are in a situation (having seen 2 market crashes in the last decade) whereby they need a meaningful liquidity event from their businesses in order to make up lost ground—and they have to get it right. • Business owners are realizing there is no macro-economic catalyst (fiscal budget, consumer spending frenzy, real estate boom, etc.) on the horizon to inflate multiples. • With today’s information overload and“experts,” it is difficult for companies to sort through the noise and establish who the real talent is. 29% of businesses are expected to transition in the next 10 years.* *Grant Thornton, 2012

  4. Exit Prospect Profile Business Life Cycle • Early Stage • Growth & Expansion • Maturation & Transition • Post-Transition “Helping Owners Navigate Strategic Inflection Points by Making Informed Decisions Along the Growth and Exit Continuum.” • Estate, Insurance Planning • Lifestyle Maintenance • Exit Planning • Financial Planning • Wealth Management • Legacy Protection • Valuation/Audit • Business Transfer Prep • Exit Planning • External: Strategic Buyer, Financial Buyer • Internal: Employees, ESOP, Management Buyout • Gifting • 401K/Employee Group Benefits • Credit Line • Cash Flow Management • Capital Needs • VC • Mezzanine • Private Equity • IPO • Retention of Key Employees • Non-Qual, Deferred Comp • Stock Option Plans • Exec. Financial Planning • Organic Growth Strategies • Mergers & Acquisition • Risk Management • Commercial Banking

  5. BEF Member Profile • Renowned Expertise • Top-tier, recognized and credentialed experts in the following areas:

  6. BEF Member Benefit Summary • Strategy • Marketing • Marketing Communication • Public Relations • Social Media • Event Marketing and Promotion • Content Development/Distribution • Affinity with Business Exit Forum • Awareness—Visibility—Leadership • Exclusivity = Lead Generation + Proximity Member Investment: $12,500 per year Value: ??????????

  7. Contact Us For more information on the Business Exit Forum, please contact us: John StarlingExecutive Director, Business Exit Forum jstarling@smithgrowthpartners.com(410) 935-7835 Ron EverettSecretary & Treasurer, Business Exit Forum ron@bvcvalue.com(703) 787-0012

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