Robert M. Clinger III of Myrtle Beach Announces Candidacy for Horry County Council District #2 Seat
Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) May 23, 2006 -- Robert M. Clinger III, co-founder of Highland Global, LLC,
announced today that he has filed with the State of South Carolina to run as a Republican candidate for the
Horry County Council District #2 seat. The District #2 seat is being vacated by Mark Lazarus (R) of Myrtle
Beach who is running against incumbent Liz Gilland (R) for the Chairman's seat of the Horry County Council.
Mr. Clinger made the following statement as part of his announcement:
“It is a pleasure for me to announce that effective at noon today I am declaring my candidacy for the Horry
County Council District #2 seat. I made the decision to enter this race a few days ago, after consulting with my
closest advisors who unanimously agreed that I can contribute a great deal of financial and economic
knowledge and analysis to our leadership and a fresh perspective for strategic planning for the future.
“I would like to assure the voters in District #2 that I am committed to exploring strategies that enable us to
achieve maximum sustainable economic growth for the area and promote a pro business environment in order
to attract more and better jobs while also making the necessary investments in our infrastructure to ensure
continued improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.
“I am confident that my background and experience in finance, economics, and strategic planning will be a
valuable asset to the Horry County Council, particularly as we take a fresh look at the challenges we face for
the future. Thank you very much, and I look forward to having your support in the primary on June 13, 2006.”
The Committee to Elect Clinger will provide more information on Mr. Clinger and his campaign as it becomes
available. In addition, the Committee is working to establish an interactive website for Mr. Clinger’s campaign.
Please check the campaign’s website for additional news releases and events in which Mr. Clinger will be
participating.
About Mr. Clinger—Robert M. Clinger III earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration/Finance, summa cum laude, from Coastal Carolina University in May 2000. Mr. Clinger
received the distinguished President’s award from Coastal Carolina University as well as the Outstanding
Student of Finance award. In 2005, Mr. Clinger earned the Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA)designation
from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).
In 2004, Mr. Clinger co-founded Highland Global, LLC a strategic advisory and financial analysis firm serving
privately held and family controlled businesses both domestically and internationally. He has strong experience
in the fields of business valuation, financial analysis, and strategic planning for senior management of
privately-owned and family-held businesses domestically and internationally.
In addition to providing valuations associated with mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Clinger is actively involved in
conducting detailed financial/fundamental analysis and in-depth economic and industry research and analysis
with respect to the privately-held company. The scope of this work also includes financial/fundamental
analysis, cash flow analysis, and forecasting for merger and acquisition transactions, corporate financings,
business plans, etc.
Mr. Clinger has also written numerous articles regarding economics, valuations, and merger & acquisition
issues and is the author of two books, The Seven Deadly Sins of Business Valuation and The Seven Deadly
Sins of Business Valuation for Closely Held and Family Controlled Companies. His article, “Direct Market
Data Method: Value Disparity Issues (Part I),” appeared in the March/April issue of the National Association of
Certified Valuation Analysts’ (NACVA) The Value Examiner. Part II of the article is scheduled for publication
in the July/August issue of The Value Examiner.
Prior to co-founding Highland Global, Mr. Clinger served as a financial analyst at a boutique investment bank
in South Carolina for over three years.
Press Contact:
The Committee to Elect Clinger
Telephone: 843-902-7599
Website: http//:www.clinger2006.com
Contact Information
Sebastian Perey
COMMITTEE TO ELECT CLINGER
http://www.clinger2006.com
843-902-7599