SilverLink - Winter 2008 - (Page 20)

Exhibit 1 Pre-Acquisition Acquisition Post-Acquisition/Exit Due Diligence • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Assign dedicated project teams Strict confidentiality Understand operational/cultural profile of target Evaluate current and historical insurance & benefit programs Comparison of existing costs vs. pro forma estimated costs Project self-funded costs & cash flow implications Identify one-time transaction expenses Assess accrued insurance, benefit & pension liabilities Analyze/highlight program collateral requirements Uncover hidden liabilities Develop solutions to eliminate, fund or cap unforeseen risks Develop post-closing plan & integration strategy Pre-acquisition investment analysis Review financial solvency of present & past insurers Strategic input: industry due diligence/intelligence • • • • Structure & Implementation Help obtain favorable transaction terms Private placements Valuation & strategic assessment: Human Capital Help develop transaction communication strategy and services agreement, if necessary Placement of coverages with highly competitive terms Implementation of transactional risk solutions, e.g., rep & warranty coverage, environmental caps, Directors and Officers run-off coverage Implement go-forward plan integration strategy Provide documentation support to lenders • • Transition & Oversight of Programs Design and implement new propro grams as needed to fit business strategy Work with portfolio company to identify ongoing cost reduction opportunities Implement best practices Develop performance measures for plans Assimilate workforce into programs, policies and systems Fully implement communication process Ongoing employee and workplace consulting Strategic divestitures (M&A advisory) Performance monitoring • • • • • • • • • • • contact joe schaffner at 402.96 4.5 478 or jschaffner @ ssgi.coM 20

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SilverLink - Winter 2008 Contents Risk Management: Where in the World is Human Resource Consulting? Workers’ Compensation Rate Declines Insurance Certificates Haute Retirement It All Began with a Cup of Coffee Playing Fair in the Housing Market Captives 101 Proceed with Caution Fore! (Or is it Pull? or Giddyup?) Don’t Be Fuelish Employee Benefits: Medical Trend Countdown to Compliance Private Client Services: Buy & Sell Agreements Flood Insurance Pushing Wealth to the Next Generation Client Spotlight: Travel and Transport Internal Happenings: SilverStone Group Giving Back Since 1945

SilverLink - Winter 2008

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