StarDyne Technologies About Us .......... 2 Fast Facts .......... 4 Growth Strategies .......... 5 Partnerships .......... 6 Acquisitions .......... 7 Education Solutions Division .......... 8 Government and Enterprise Management Solutions Division .......... 9 Our People .......... 10 FAQ .......... 14 “Our vision is for growth and long-term investment. Our goal is to become a significant presence by building a portfolio of organizations that serve various markets, primarily in the public sector”. ~ David Burke, CEO, StarDyne V.3.2015.02.24
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StarDyneTechnologies
About Us .......... 2
Fast Facts .......... 4
Growth Strategies .......... 5
Partnerships .......... 6
Acquisitions .......... 7
Education Solutions Division .......... 8
Government and Enterprise
Management Solutions Division .......... 9
Our People .......... 10
FAQ .......... 14
“Our vision is for growth and
long-term investment. Our
goal is to become a
significant presence by
building a portfolio of
organizations that serve
various markets, primarily in
the public sector”.
~ David Burke, CEO, StarDyne
V.3.2015.02.24
StarDyneTechnologies Inc.
About UsStarDyne Technologies provides market-leading software and related services to the public sector, primarily the local government and education markets. StarDyne provides strategic leadership with a long-term investment perspective to support our companies.
StarDyne offers, through its group companies, alternative and complementary solutions to satisfy cus-tomer requirements. StarDyne has invested substantially in its companies through product development, market expansion and acquisitions. The StarDyne group serves over 2,000 local govern-ments, over 400 school districts (private and public), comprising approximately 8,000 schools and serving nearly 3 million K-12 students. StarDyne serves additional corporations outside the public sector.
Management PhilosophyStarDyne:
Believes that business relationships and partnerships are founded on trust, integrity and fair treatment
Works with group company management teams to establish long-term growth strategies that focus on customer needs
Believes in ensuring the customers’ investment in technology-based solutions is protected through advances in technology
The management team at StarDyne is comprised of an experienced team of business leaders who bring a broad perspective to the marketplace. The team strives to build on the core competencies of each group company and hold each company accountable to challenging goals. StarDyne understands that success is built on long-term relationships with customers and is committed to maintaining them.
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About UsStarDyne’s core values can be summarized as follows:
Dedication to satisfying customers
Fair, dignified, respectful treatment of all employees
The operation of business in a responsible and ethical manner, including honesty, integrity and confidentiality
Dedication to continuous improvement
These values are the foundation of StarDyne’s Triple Bottom Line; Employee Satisfaction, Customer Satisfaction and Financial Satisfaction.
CompetitionStarDyne invests in businesses that may compete in a similar market sector. Group companies competing in similar markets operate independently from one another. This is one of StarDyne’s strengths - the ability to offer alternative solutions. Part-nerships and greater integration are en-couraged where products and services are complimentary and where such partner-ships would add value to customers.
Complementary
StarDyne’s group of companies offer a wide variety of complementary products and services. Combining software and services from different group companies allows StarDyne to offer the best possible solution. Belonging to the StarDyne group supports a knowledge exchange that allows group companies to be seamlessly integrated with one another, a benefit that cannot easily be achieved outside the group.
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Established: 2001
Employees:+350 employees
Revenue:+$52 million (CDN)
Total Customers:+5,000
Headquarters:Kelowna, BC, Canada
Group Company Offices:Canada AB (Edmonton, Medicine Hat) BC (Kelowna, Vancouver, Surrey)ON (Orillia, Markham, St Catherines, Cam-bridge, London, Toronto, Newmarket)USAIL (Chicago) TX (Carrolton)
Ownership:Private
Acquisitions:18 acquisitions since 2001
Markets:Primarily public sector markets, including local government and education.
Founded in 2001, StarDyne makes strategic investments in businesses, providing software and related solutions primarily to the local government and education sectors. StarDyne has also been successful in non- public sector markets such as telecommunications and utilities.
StarDyne provides capital and strategic management to each group company, allowing the companies to focus on operations. Group companies competing in similar markets operate independently from one another. Partnerships and greater inte-gration are encouraged where products and services are complimentary and would add value to customers.
StarDyne is a privately held company headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, and maintains group company offices across Canada and the US.
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StarDyne is a growth-driven company. Since 2001 it has grown significantly with sales increasing at a compounded annual growth rate in excess of 30%. StarDyne plans to continue this aggressive growth through additional acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and organic growth achieved through product development and market expansion.
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Vadim Computer Management Group Ltd.
Top Down Logic Corp.
Diamond Software Inc.
CompuPower Systems Ltd.
Versyss Commercial Systems
(Municipal Division)
Tempest Development Group Inc.
SRB Education Solutions Inc.
WorkTech Inc.
TSC Software Services Inc.
Pacific Alliance Technologies Inc.
StudentsAchieve Software Inc.
L4U - Kelowna Software Ltd.
Management Information Group Ltd.
WinFin, a Division of Management
Information Group Ltd.
United Systems Technology Inc.
Keystone Computer Resources
Dreamstalk Studios
Yfactor Inc.
Stone Orchard Software Inc.
2008
2010
2013
2014
2015
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StarDyne looks for the following criteria when assessing potential partnerships:
Complementary products or services, focus or potential for use within the sectors we serve
Solid reputation in the industry and a track record for growth and customer satisfaction
Explicit commitment or agreement between the partner and group company
Willingness and ability to work together at all levels of integration and customer service
Long-term profitability and stability
The diverse business needs of the sectors we serve require more expertise than any one company can provide. By partnering with best-of-breed providers, StarDyne can give customers access to the services they need, through companies that they already know and trust.
In turn, partnering provides tremendous growth opportunities for group companies and partners. Partnering with a StarDyne group company allows companies to extend sales capabilities, enter new geographical regions and build new channels. By working together, we share risks, resources and competencies to meet common objectives.
Partnership Criteria
If you have a product or service of interest to StarDyne’s customers and want to increase your market share, consider a strategic partnership with a StarDyne group company.
StarDyne’s role in partnerships is to assess partnering opportunities and direct potential partners to the StarDyne group company with the best fit.
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Getting involved with StarDyne protects you and your customers’ investments and provides opportunities to grow.
If you represent a company involved in the public sector market, there are a number of reasons you may want to get involved with StarDyne:
You require additional capital to growYou want to bring your product or service offering to the next levelYour products have matured and require additional investment to stay competitive Your company has grown beyond your ability to manage itYou are looking to divest so that you can pursue other opportunities and interests, orYou are looking for growth in a new market or geographical regions
Entrepreneurs enjoy working within the StarDyne group because of the opportunities to grow their businesses, and to operate autonomously while having access to capital and high-level, strategic management. Group companies retain their strong identity while driving their own objectives. StarDyne supports its group companies to become leaders in their domain. Because StarDyne is a committed, long-term player, companies can expect their hard won relationships with customers to continue.
After initial contact, StarDyne performs a comprehensive assessment to determine if the company fits with StarDyne criteria and determines where the potential fit is within the company. Once acquired, the organization may become a group company or become part of another group company.
Established and loyal customer baseNew geographic markets or productsMigration opportunities for older productsPredictable, recurring revenue baseConsistent and sustainable track record of cash flow and profitabilityStrong and experienced management team that will work with StarDyne to grow the business
Acquisition Criteria
We look for the following when evaluating acquisition prospects:
Addiitional products and servicesExpanding geographicallyConsolidating or migratingIncreasing scaleAdding management strengthGaining access to new markets
Why We Acquire Companies
Acquisitions support our growth strategy. With acquisitions, our goals may include:
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EducationSolutions
The Education Solution Division, (ESD) led by SRB Education Solutions Inc., delivers a growing range of
proven educational software to meet the needs of the education sector. As part of a larger organization,
companies in this division have access to strong leadership, capital and technical expertise. Clients can
be confident that their software investment will meet their needs now and into the future.
For more information about StarDyne’s Education Solutions Division contact:
When long-term business colleagues, David Burke and Terry Peabody, surveyed the many small, independent companies that provided the public sector with critical business software, they saw a need for a corporate infrastructure that could bring vision, capital and accountability to the marketplace.
A critical aspect of their vision was to bring together a team of experienced and talented executives who shared the same strong strategic vision. This team has success in both small and large businesses, strong financial backgrounds and a solid understanding of the systems that support the public sector.
The mandate of this management team is to foster and maintain the strategic vision within group companies and ensure each follows a disciplined approach to growth. Each group company is required to set and meet strategic objectives - StarDyne management oversees this process and ensures accountability.
With multiple holdings in similar markets, StarDyne management has a broad perspective on the marketplace and is ideally positioned to provide strategic management. They also understand the complexities and unique requirements of the public sector.
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Terrence E. PeabodyChairman of the BoardTerry Peabody has extensive international experience in both public markets and private companies. He leads the Peabody Group of Companies which has worldwide, diversified holdings, including the StarDyne Group. With an impressive track record and a reputation for returning significant value to the companies he is involved with, Terry provides valuable experience and advice to the StarDyne Group. Terry has been involved in the importation and distribution of Western Star trucks into Australia since 1983. The waste management operations of Transpacific were formed in 1987 by Terry, following the successful public float of Pozzolanic Industries, listed on the ASX by Terry and his family since 1985. In 1991, business interests associated with Terry acquired the North American parent company of West-ern Star, successfully listing the company on the Toronto Stock Exchange in 1994. In 2000, the North American Company was purchased by Freightliner LLC (a Daimler group company) with the Australian operations retained by business interests associated with Terry, and now forming part of Transpacific. Terry has had extensive international success in building waste management, transportation and manufacturing companies. Terry attended the University of Maryland where he studied civil engineer-ing.
David L. BurkeChief Executive OfficerStarDyne was established in 2001 by Terry Peabody and David Burke to make strategic investments in technology-based companies focused on the public sector. David and Terry share an entrepre-neurial spirit and have a solid, long-term relationship based on past success running growth-driven companies. David has financial, information systems and operational backgrounds and has partici-pated and led the strategic planning and visioning of both large and small companies within several industries. Before assuming his current CEO role, David was with Western Star Trucks Holdings Ltd., a publicly traded company, as Chief Financial Officer and as a Director of the company. Prior to Western Star, David was with Gentek Building Products Inc., and also held various senior financial and systems positions with subsidiaries of Alcan Aluminum Ltd. for 17 years. David began his career in Information Technology with the federal government in Ottawa. Mr. Burke is a Certified Management Accountant and serves as a Director or advisory board member for other companies including Purolator Holdings Ltd.
Brad J. ImrichChief Financial Officer and Vice President, FinanceBrad Imrich joined StarDyne Technologies Inc. in 2003 to focus on the financial and strategic objec-tives for StarDyne and its group companies. Brad has over 15 years of experience in growth com-panies, specifically in the areas of operations, finance and strategy. He is familiar with both publicly traded and privately held companies and manages all financial aspects of StarDyne with the same rigour as a publicly traded company. Prior to joining StarDyne, Brad served in senior financial roles at Pacific Insight Electronics, Western Star Trucks Holdings Ltd. and Placer Dome Inc. Brad graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and obtained his Char-tered Accountant designation while with Ernst & Young. He is a past Director of both the Economic Development Commission of Kelowna, British Columbia and the Okanagan Science and Technology Council.
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William R. M. SpittleVice President Corporate DevelopmentBill Spittle joined StarDyne Technologies in 2009, initially focusing on special projects within two of StarDyne’s operating companies. Beginning in 2011, Bill focused exclusively on the management of StarDyne’s Corporate Development initiatives, specifically mergers and acquisitions activities. Bill has a broad senior management background in government and education software and services, manu-facturing and banking that includes hands-on experience in the effective integration of acquired busi-nesses. Bill was the Chief Operating Officer of RFind Systems Inc. in 2008 and prior to that held positions at Bridges Transitions Inc. and Xap Corporation from 2000 to 2008, including VP Technology, VP Product Development, VP Corporate Integration and VP Business Development. Bill received a Joint Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) degree from Simon Fraser University and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Donna E. KirisitsVice President Human ResourcesDonna Kirisits joined StarDyne in 2006. With her extensive background in Human Resources and Education, she is ideally positioned to plan, implement and sustain sound human resource practices within StarDyne group companies. Donna brings strategic vision to all areas of human resources and internal consulting services including recruitment, employee training and development, succession planning, leadership development, change management, and salary and benefits administration. Prior to StarDyne, Donna was with CCL Custom Manufacturing, Division of CCL Industries for 20 years, serving as Director of Human Resources. In this role, she was responsible for over 1,000 employees throughout Canada and the United States. Donna has pioneered numerous specialized training programs, primar-ily focused in the field of leadership in the workplace, and was a Senior Continuing Education Instructor with Sheridan College for 24 years. Donna holds a Bachelor of Education degree and graduated with High Honours from Sheridan College. Ms. Kirisits also holds her Teacher Training Diploma and her Certi-fied Human Resources Professional designation.
Steve R. ThompsonDirector, Advisory BoardSteve Thompson joined StarDyne with the acquisition of SRB Education Solutions in 2006, he continued in the position of President and CEO of SRB until July 2012 when he took the position of Director, Ad-visory Board for StarDyne Technologies. He brings over 30 years of related experience including senior management, technology leadership, product management and marketing roles in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining SRB, between 1988 and 2000, Steve held the positions of General Manager, Information Technology for the Toronto District School Board and Director of IT with the City of Vaughan & Vaughan Hydro. His earlier experience also included software engineering and marketing roles with the federal government and Gandalf Technologies Inc. Steve holds an MBA from the Univer-sity of Ottawa and an honours degree in Political Science and Economics from the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. He is a Certified Information Systems Professional and has served as chair of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials IT Committee and President of the Municipal Informa-tion Systems Association.
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Paul FrancisChief Operating Office, Asset Management DivisionPaul Francis joined StarDyne in 2012 bringing with him over 20 years of experience in attaining consis-tent business growth and profit performance in senior leadership roles in Canada and New Zealand. He has 15 years experience as a director of a privately held company and successfully managed both small businesses and multi-million dollar revenue streams in complex technology environments. He led teams in opening up international markets, managed business transformations and operational efficiency programs, led financial turnarounds and held key roles in managing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. He has depth and breadth of experience in strategic planning, international business and sales and marketing excellence in technology environments. Prior to joining StarDyne, Paul led the Major Accounts business in B.C. for TELUS. He had previously worked for ISM-BC, Western Canada’s largest IT outsourcing company before its acquisition by TELUS. Earlier in his career Paul held positions with Xerox Canada and U-Bix Business Machines in New Zealand where he worked in the capacity of Regional Manager. Paul graduated from Massey University in New Zealand with a degree in Business Studies, majoring in Marketing and International Business.
Ron T. BeggChief Operating Officer, Government Solutions DivisionRon Begg has a full appreciation for the challenges in bringing technology to the public sector from his background as both a vendor and management consultant. He is well acquainted with the effort and structure needed to organize, identify, select and then implement municipal information systems. Through this experience, Ron appreciates what needs to happen to bring clients success and where StarDyne has to be to facilitate this success. Ron joined StarDyne in 2006. His background includes positions with major companies such as Shell Canada and CIBC. He began working with local govern-ments in 1987 in operations for a municipal systems vendor. Since 1989, he has been a consultant, working with clients to identify, source and implement technology solutions. Ron has also worked with private sector firms to plan and organize their products and approach for the public sector. Ron is a Certified Management Consultant and a Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business.
Dave A. LovePresident, SRB Education Solutions Inc.Dave Love joined StarDyne in June 2009 as Vice-President, Business Development, for SRB Education Solutions Inc. His strong leadership qualities and strategic vision quickly led him to the position of Chief Operating Officer for three of SRB’s five divisions in the spring of 2010. Continuing on his path of promoting SRB and contributing to StarDyne’s growth, Dave was appointed President of the Educa-tion Solutions Division of StarDyne, effective July 2012. Dave’s extensive background with executive responsibilities provides valuable business strength to lead SRB in the years ahead. Prior to joing SRB, he was a member of the executive team for Paradigm Shift Technology Group focused primarily in the assessment and data warehousing areas for K-12 education. He was also President of Paradigm Shift Achievement Plus, working to deliver assessment and related data warehousing products in new mar-kets. Preceding his work in the education industry, Dave held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Delfour Corporation in the Logisitics industry and executive management positions at ACI Worldwide (Canada) Inc. in the financial industry.Throughout his career, Dave has always focused on delivering value to customers through quality products and related services. With his executive experience, stra-tegic vision and leadership capabilities, Dave sets SRB for success in the future of education.
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What is StarDyne’s vision for the companies as a corporate group?StarDyne’s vision for the companies as a corporate group include ensuring an image of respectability and long-term commitment in the market. We strive to be the “go to” company for Public Sector software and offering each group company a strategic framework that will support their own long-term strategic perspective.
StarDyne’s core values are known throughout the group companies. Each company is expected to embrace these core values and work with them in their effort to meet their goals and objectives.
How does “membership” in StarDyne help an individual company over and above what it can accomplish on its own?StarDyne works with group companies to lay out a path to help them succeed. Group companies have the ability to grow without shouldering all of the risk. Companies that are acquired by StarDyne continue to be a large part of the strategic direction. StarDyne respects what the group company has accomplished and is capable of accomplishing after the acquisition. StarDyne assumes a corporate governance role once a path has been established. This path is consistent with StarDyne’s core values and the Triple Bottom Line.
StarDyne can help where finances previously haven’t been available. Proven, comprehensive leadership experience is available to all group companies. StarDyne can make partnerships happen, group companies have made acquisitions where it wouldn’t previously have been feasible. New offices have opened in strategic locations, locations that were not available before becoming a part of the StarDyne group. With complementary software, there are new markets open to sister companies.
When you are part of a larger organization there are more opportunities and stability for employees, leading to increased employee satisfaction. Each group company has strategic goals and objectives to be executed. Most decision making is done at the group company level. StarDyne can also facilitate a partnership of competitors - offering clients the best solutions possible. This is consistent with what drives StarDyne - the Triple Bottom Line - Employee Satisfaction, Customer Satisfaction and Financial Satisfaction.
What makes the “corporate sum” better than the “individual parts”?Each group company is a very strong self-sustaining company. Bringing strong companies together under one umbrella creates complementary solutions, access to new markets, a certain level of respect, credibility and brand recognition in the market.
Where do you see StarDyne in 3 years?StarDyne is a growth-driven company. Since 2001 StarDyne has grown significantly with sales increasing at a compounded annual growth rate in excess of 30%. StarDyne will continue to grow at a high rate through organic growth, acquisitions and partnerships. StarDyne will continue to focus geographically on North America while also continuing to look at opportunities in other locations. This growth is predicated on a continued drive to improve the Triple Bottom Line - Employee, Customer and Financial Satisfaction.
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