Boston Instruments discovers companies that have differentiated or unique technologies, provide customers with value-added solutions, and offer strong growth potential and a rapid return on investment. Boston Instruments focuses on businesses that can either stand alone with strong management teams, or be easily and seamlessly integrated into an existing Boston Instruments company.

Boston Instruments seeks opportunities that have one or more of the following attributes:
• Companies with revenue of $1 million to $5 million
• Companies with positive cash flow, or the ability to achieve it within a
   short period of time
• Differentiated products that have not met their full sales potential and
   can fuel organic growth
• Product lines or divisions of larger companies that are no longer
   considered core businesses.
• Start-up companies that either offer substantial growth opportunities,
   or complement an existing Boston Instruments company and require
   a partner and capital to grow.

Measuring and controlling instruments
are used in manufacturing and process plants. Companies in this segment specialize in equipment such as process control instruments and computers, sensors, flow meters, and pressure and temperature measuring devices.

Laboratory instruments and apparatus
are used in the pharmaceutical industry and are becoming equally important in the clinical and diagnostic markets. These instruments include gas and liquid chromatography systems, spectrometers, and thermal analysis equipment.

Electrical test and measuring instruments
are used by semiconductor, computer and telecommunications manufacturers. Companies serving these industries produce electrical integrating instruments, circuit- testing equipment, and devices that measure electricity and electrical properties.