Many current market and policy conditions -- the European debt crisis, future government spending, taxes, the upcoming presidential election, and implementation of the Affordable Care Act -- have unknown outcomes that will significantly impact business strategies and tactics.

Given a lack of needed clarity in these areas, what can and should a forward-thinking company do now to be positioned correctly when outcomes unfold?

In a nutshell: proactively engage in "what if" scenario planning. Preparing for multiple possibilities now supports the rapid and nimble deployment of initiatives and resources when market unknowns are resolved.

Our decades and decades of combined experiences as formerly-seated chief financial officers mean we have the expertise needed to help your company both prepare for alternate scenarios in the future and achieve above-average performance now.

Across periods of challenging economic conditions, we have consistently helped companies in a variety of industries increase profit margins and operating efficiencies; drive organic and acquisition growth; reduce operating expenses and taxes; and raise hundreds of millions of dollars in private funds, public equity and debt financing.

I welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your challenges, our approach and the possibility of working together. Please contact me by replying to this email or calling me at 800.276.1750 Ext. 101.

In the meantime, I hope you find informative the following articles we've published since last month's newsletter.

Sincerely,

Arthur F. Rothberg

Mangaging Director