The Akers Capital investment criteria concentrates on a select portion of private companies which expect to show rapid growth in sales and earnings, demonstrate superior management capability and possess the opportunity for above-average profitability. Key criteria when evaluating potential investment candidates include: MAJOR MARKET OPPORTUNITY. Emphasis is focused on those companies at the leading edge of industries with strong and accelerating demand patterns that offer the prospect of high profitability and sustainable revenue growth. MARKET LEADERSHIP. A good candidate should preempt the competition. Innovation, pricing and building a strong reputation for service are primary ways by which successful companies will maintain an existing market as well as create new markets to sustain growth. COMMITTED AND CAPABLE MANAGEMENT. Management must have unquestioned integrity, proven experience and the ability and motivation to develop the company into a significant enterprise. MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP. Company management should possess a meaningful ownership interest with appropriate economic incentives.