Selection of businesses are prioritized by the ability to implement WesternOne Equity’s investment approach and generate value-added returns to WesternOne Equity and its unit holders. 

To achieve these returns WesternOne Equity operates in much the same fashion as successful private equity firms with the exception of the high level of debt these groups typically place on their businesses, which can limit growth and create undue risk.

WesternOne Equity’s returns are instead derived from growth and operating improvements, not excessive financial leverage.

With this type of conservative capital structure, management of the platform businesses are allowed to keep their attention focused on their operations.