Strong Management Teams
	proven track records  knowledgeable about the industry  existing management teams  outside proven management teams/entrepreneurs
Stable or Growing Cash Flows
	non-cyclical companies are preferred  will invest in cyclical companies, structured properly  high "free cash flows" to pay down debt
Niche Markets / Barriers to Entry
	target proprietary products or processes, marketing or sales advantages  established businesses with long-standing customers
Midwestern Focus
	many sound manufacturing, service and distribution opportunities  allows for attentive monitoring
Exit Opportunities
	sale to financial or strategic buyer  recapitalization scenarios