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Alden Capital Associates

 ACA was created for the purpose of structuring and investing in private equity financing as well as identifying merger and acquisition candidates. Our mission is to enable companies to obtain the financing and opportunities they need to grow. We partner growth companies in search of capital with quality institutional investors. Our strength is the ability to structure efficient, responsible investments that benefit both sides of the transaction. At the same time, ACA prides itself on its focus in providing its clients with professional, personalized service.

Because of our size, ACA does not require a minimum transaction size or fee to cover overhead, as many firms do. Our fee is paid only at the successful closing of the transaction. ACA will take the time to develop creative solutions to our clients needs, no matter how small or unusual. Some examples may include:

Investor Relations: ACA works with several investor relations firms to develop the market awareness growing companies need. At ACA, we understand that companies need more than just capital, but exposure as well.

Market Support: ACA's principals have all previously been executives at larger investment banking/brokerage houses. As such, we offer the unique capacity to pass our clients on to larger institutions for other services such as investment banking, market making support and analyst coverage.

Financial advice: ACA understands that some clients may not be savvy to the equity market and its machinations. ACA solves this by advising its client on the inner workings of today's equity markets in a language that's easy to understand.

At ACA, we are committed to understanding the objectives of our client and trying to insure that the solutions we offer are the most appropriate for the clients situation. Our success is a result of our emphasis on service.

ACA takes pride in the service we provide to our clients. The transactions we design are intended to benefit our clients on a longer term. We realize that a company needs the freedom to develop their business but also pay close attention to the fact that a relationship must be built between the investor and the Company. This alliance has resulted in longer-term investments and financing proposals that last years rather than the quick turnover other investors may attempt.

At ACA, we work only with sophisticated investors whose specific investment objectives we thoroughly understand. As a result, we can quickly match your Company with the appropriate investor, thus eliminating the need for you to participate in time consuming road shows to complete a funding.

Why a Private Placement?

For many companies, public secondary offerings or bank debt are a viable means of obtaining needed funding. However, private financing can offer distinct advantages for growing companies that need capital in a timely manner.

Cost:

After accounting for all miscellaneous expenses, private financing is usually less expensive than a public secondary offering. Secondary offerings have significant hard costs, such as monthly retainers, travel expenses, attorney's fees, commissions, accounting fees, as well as less quantifiable, yet substantial, soft costs associated with market risk and the loss of key executives for weeks at a time. With a private transaction arranged by ACA, the Company pays no upfront fees or commissions. Fees are paid at the close of the transaction on a percentage basis in line with standard brokerage commissions. We earn our fees by arranging the financing and providing essential advice, guidance and other assistance at no additional charge to enhance the value of our service for both the Company and the investor.

Convenience:

At ACA, we handle all aspects of a financing from start to finish, allowing you to focus your time and effort running your business where it belongs, rather than attending road shows, broker lunches, and analyst meetings in each major financial center in the country. Once we determine what your requirements and preferences are, ACA will identify an Investor who best suits the Company, negotiate with the investor on your behalf, and even provide full legal documentation and support for your transaction. We will procure the financing you need on the terms you want with a minimum of inconvenience to you.

Timing:

At ACA, we understand the time-critical nature of raising capital. We specialize in flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail and successfully obtaining funding quickly, so our clients receive the funding they need in the minimum possible time and at the minimum possible cost. We know that business in the real world often requires you to act quickly and decisively, because the window of opportunity will not stay open indefinitely. The rights to acquire a dynamic new product, the option to purchase a manufacturing facility, and the chance to establish your product as the standard by being first to market will not wait for you to weigh the risks against the rewards and then find capital over the next several months, whether through a lender or through a secondary offering. When you need your financing, ACA will be able to provide it in a timely fashion.

Structuring:

Speed and cost should not be a Company's only considerations. We at ACA realize that your financing will have a profound effect upon the Company. Therefore, we specialize in structuring transactions that limit the inherent risk of an investment and maximize the upside potential. ACA uses a variety of instruments to create a financing that protects the interest of both parties. Furthermore, our financing is designed so that both parties share any risk, reward, and responsibility. ACA incorporates the concept that an investment should be a cooperative effort in which all sides gain in the structure of each transaction. If the stock does not perform as well as expected, neither side should reap great benefits. On the other hand, both the Investor and the Company should be able to take advantage of an upswing in the stock.

ACA recognizes that each Company will have requirements. We will address such demands in a manner that continues to serve both parties interests. Your financing will be designed to match any specific needs you may have.

Finding an Investor:

ACA places the utmost value on identifying the right investor for you. We believe that the Company and Investor should be partners with an open line of communication, so we only work with quality funding institutions seeking overall investment value as opposed to a quick profit. We carefully screen our investors for trading activity and past performance long before we introduce them to Companies. ACA pairs our clients with investors who will hold substantial portions of their investment while trading responsibly. Just as every Company has its strengths and weaknesses, each investor has its own appetite for risk. Nonetheless, ACA will find the investor who is interested in your Company as a true opportunity over the long run, not a short term arbitrage play.

Thank You

The staff at Alden Capital Associates

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