WesternOne Equity believes that business owners will be attracted to it for some of the following reasons:

• Liquidity and Diversity – By divesting some or all of their ownership in their business for either cash or equity in WesternOne Equity, entrepreneurs are able to monetize some value while diversifying their financial holdings.

• Maintenance of Business Legacy – When WesternOne Equity acquires a business, it attempts to retain all management and employees which allows ownership the opportunity to sell their businesses while maintaining involvement and continuing on with their work. In many situations, this also allows the implementation of an effective succession plan.

• Lower Cost of Capital – WesternOne Equity’s access to the public markets may provide its acquired businesses with a lower cost of capital. The acquired businesses also have access to banking facilities at WesternOne Equity’s level which may provide them with better financing rates and additional flexibility.

• Able to Make Purchase Decisions Quickly - Through WesternOne's experienced management and board of directors, WesternOne is able to perform due diligence and make informed investment decisions quickly.