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• Converted a bankrupt net income loss of
a $10 million Mechanical Construction [email protected]
Company to a $1 million profit in the www.MarathonEquity.com
first 12 months
P.O. Box 3630 | Ocala, FL 34478-3630
• Financial leadership for a 49-unit 352.427.9902
petroleum convenience store chain with
nine consecutive years of $1 million-plus
shareholder dividends, a $10 million
reduction of debt and a 33% increase in
value to a $40 million sales price

• Structured acquisition and strategic
plans that resulted in a 65% increase in
value of a chain of 46 Wendy’s restau-
rants that were sold for $30 million

ACQUISITIONS

Managed the contract negotiations, origi-
nation of equity and debt, management of
deal flow and assimiliation process for large
acquistions including:
• $30.5 million - 49 Kwik King Food Stores
• $20 million - 24 Burger King Restaurants
• $18 million - 46 Wendy’s Restaurants
• $12 million - 12 Taco Bell Restaurants
• $1.6 million - 20 Townhouses

It’s the “secret sauce” NEED FOR CHANGE Profile
that makes us different. Knowledge is a key motiva-
tor and deepens the buy-in Ralph W. Pressley
When you want to rise above the rest, you need from staff. We use detailed
high-impact, strategic financial leadership with analytics to demonstrate what needs to be Certified Management Accountant
a twist. We call it the “secret sauce”. done, then reinforce it with a financial road
map of how it will be achieved. Staff at every EXPERIENCE
We furnish you with all of the accounting, level is made aware of the value and impor-
financial and technical tools you expect from tance of their work in the process. • Acquisition Leader - $75 in negotiated deals
any credentialed chief financial officer. And • Chief Financial Officer - companies ranging
then we use our unique set of collaborative CONVERT THE RESISTANCE
skills to take what already exists within your Resistance to change is a given, from $10 million to $50 million
company and enhance and sculpt it to allow but by laying the correct • Corporate Analyst - private holding compa-
your leadership team to rise to new heights of groundwork we are able to
excellence. eliminate doubts, fears and ny, SE-Bank, franchised restaurant company
negativity to preserve momentum. and residential apartment owner (2,000 units)
The secret sauce has five key ingredients. • Plant Controller - manufacturing companies
CULTURAL with 350-500 employees
DIRECTION • Divisional Quality Control Manager -
Without a playbook a team can’t We consider this last step manufacturing company of 2,000 employees
• Turnaround/Restructure Consultant
function as a cohesive unit. We to be the most important. • Restaurant Manager
disseminate the relevant information • Lifestyle Magazine Publisher
to your team, then follow up with support and Changing an organization’s
coaching to provide organizational direction EDUCATION
that help achieve your goals. culture to a positive “can-do”
• B.S., Business Administration/Accounting
GOALS environment is crucial to creating a solid Western Carolina University
We cut through the chaff to
clearly define the strategic goals foundation for future growth and success. • Certified Management Accountant (#7646)
and objectives, using straight-
forward language and identifying We realize that any project that seeks to • M.B.A. Studies
the paths to take along with the expected effect positive change takes planning, University of North Carolina/Asheville
timeline so that everyone is on the same page. preparation, perseverance and patience. Missouri State University, and
We know how to set the pace, follow the Western Michigan University
course, and when to ramp up to win the
race. Call for your own confidential consul-
tation and get a taste of the “secret sauce”
for your company.