- 8 - entity with no operating history and is subject to all the risks inherent in starting a new business.” The offering memorandum further advises that management of [Madison’s] business will be dependent upon the services of [Mr. Roberts] who has had limited experience in marketing recycling or similar equipment and who is required by the Partnership Agreement to devote only such time to the affairs of [Madison] as he, in his absolute discretion, deems necessary and that Mr. Roberts had other business commitments that would require a substantial portion of his time and efforts. The Madison limited partners, including Mr. Greer, had no control over the conduct of Madison’s business. The offering memorandum explains that a Sentinel EPS Recycler has “no history of commercial use, there is no established market for its sale, lease or license, and there can be no assurance that PI (Packing Industries Group, Inc.) will meet its obligations under the aforementioned warranties.” The offering memorandum also points out risks that the recycled resin pellets may not be marketable and that the price would fluctuate. The offering memorandum also states that Mr. Roberts, the general partner of Madison, may have a potential conflict of interest with the limited partners of Madison because Mr. Roberts is not prohibited from engaging in activities that compete with Madison and that he is a general partner in other partnershipsPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 NextLast modified: November 10, 2007