Abbott Foods, Inc. Columbus,
OH
|
Largest single branch, independent foodservice distributor in Ohio and the 21st largest broadline distributor in the United States. |
Family. |
Sold to SYSCO Corporation. |
Distribution/
Food & Beverage
|
Accellent Collegeville,
PA
|
Industry leading precision contract manufacturer serving the medical device industry. |
KRG Capital Partners, L.L.C. |
Leveraged buyout. |
|
Advanced Circuits Aurora,
CO
|
Leading producer of short-run printed circuit boards. |
Family. |
Sold to Compass Equity Capital. |
|
Advanced Switching Communications, Inc. Reston,
VA
|
Developer, manufacturer and marketer of network technology and equipment. |
NASDAQ: ASCX. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
Technology/
Telecommunications
|
Aeroglide Corporation Cary,
NC
|
Designer, manufacturer, and supplier of industrial process dryers and coolers for the food processing, chemical, agricultural, and other industries. |
Family. |
Sold to The Compass Group International. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
AIMCOR Minerals Pittsburgh,
PA
|
Miner and distributor of various industrial minerals primarily for use by the U.S. foundry industry. |
AIMCOR, Inc. |
Sold to Unimin Corp. |
Distribution/
Energy & Natural Resources
|
|
Manufacturer of orthopedic devices. |
Tailwind Capital Partners. |
Sold to dj Orthopedics, Inc. |
|
Airxcel Holdings, Inc. Wichita,
KS
|
Leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters, and cooking appliances for the recreation vehicle (“RV”) industry. |
Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners, L.P. |
Sold to Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., LLC. |
Automotive/
Consumer Products
|
Akara Corporation Ottowa,
ON
|
Storage (Fibre Channel) over SONET solutions provider. |
Battery Ventures and Greylock. |
Sold to Ciena Corporation. |
Technology/
Telecommunications
|
Alliance International Group, Ltd. Norcross,
GA
|
Manufacturer of writing surfaces. |
Thomas H. Lee Company. |
Sold to Wind Point Partners. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Allied Group / Madison Fireplace Minneapolis,
MN Madison,
WI
|
Distributor of hearth products, including fireplace inserts, gas logs, and ancillary products. |
Management. |
Sold to HON Industries (NYSE: HNI). |
Building Products/
Consumer Products/
Distribution
|
Alysis Technologies, Inc. Emeryville,
CA
|
Developer and marketer of electronic bill payment and electronic statement presentation software and services. |
NASDAQ: ALYS. Majority owned by Warburg Pincus. |
Sold to Pitney Bowes, Inc. (NYSE: PBI). |
Technology/
Business Services
|
American Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. Ecru,
MS
|
Manufacturer of promotional upholstered furniture. |
Hampshire Equity Partners and Hunt Private Equity Group, Inc. |
Sold to The Compass Group International. |
|
AMI (American Medical Instruments) Lake Forest,
IL
|
Medical device company. |
Roundtable Healthcare Partners. |
Mezzanine financing. |
|
Anderson Bakery Co. Lancaster,
PA
|
Leading private label pretzel manufacturer. |
Chase Manhattan Bank and PPM America. |
Sold to Brookstone Holdings, Inc. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
AP Automotive Systems, Inc. Northern Tube Pinconning,
MI
|
Manufacturer of large diameter tubular components for the heavy-duty truck and automotive markets. |
Questor Capital Partners. |
Sold to Metalforming Technologies, Inc. |
|
Artisan Components Sunnyvale,
CA
|
Leading provider of intellectual property components for the design and manufacture of complex integrated circuits. |
NASDAQ: ARTI. |
Capital raise. |
|
Arzneimittelwerk Dresden GmbH (AWD) Dresden,
Germany
|
Branded generic pharmaceutical company targeting the central and east European markets. |
Degussa AG. |
Sold to Pliva. |
Health Care/
Pharmaceuticals
|
ASC Inc. / HD Trim Systems Division Southgate,
MI
|
Manufacturer of cabin interior systems for the heavy duty truck market. |
ASC Inc. |
Sold to Hidden Creek Industries / Onex Corporation. |
|
ASC Industries, Inc. North Canton,
OH
|
Leading manufacturer and distributor of new, aftermarket water pumps for the U.S. automotive and truck markets. |
American Capital Strategies, Ltd. and Management. |
Sold to United Components, Inc. |
|
Associated Materials, Inc. Cuyahoga Falls,
OH
|
Manufacturer and distributor of exterior residential building products. |
Private. |
Ultracraft division sold to Norcroft Companies, a portfolio company co-owned by Pfingsten Partners and Goense, Bounds, and Partners. |
|
ASTA Medica Oncology AG Frankfurt,
Germany
|
Prescription pharmaceutical company active in the oncology therapeutic area. |
Degussa AG. |
Sold to Baxter. |
Health Care/
Pharmaceuticals
|
ATCO Products, Inc. Ferris,
TX
|
Manufacturer of air conditioning parts for the automotive aftermarket and heavy truck market. |
Winter Park Capital. |
Sold to Cortec Group, Inc. |
Automotive/
Metal Fabrication
|
Atlanta Falcons NFL Franchise Flowery Branch,
GA
|
Atlanta Falcons National Football League franchise and corporate headquarters/training facility. |
Family and minority investors. |
Sold to Arthur M. Blank. |
|
Atlanta Precision Molding / Europe Precision Molding Duluth,
GA
|
Manufacturer of high precision, optical quality plastic injection molded jewel cases for the music CD, CD-ROM, and CD-recordable markets. |
Mitsubishi Corp. |
Sold to Palladium Equity Partners, LLC. |
Diversified Manufacturing/
Plastics
|
Atlantic Food Services, Inc. Manassas,
VA
|
One of the largest single branch foodservice distributors in the U.S. |
Family. |
Sold to Alliant Foodservice, Inc., a portfolio company of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. |
Distribution/
Food & Beverage
|
Audiopack Technologies, Inc. Garfield Heights,
OH
|
Leading designer and manufacturer of ruggedized voice, data, and radio interface communications equipment for use in harsh and hazardous environments. |
Family. |
Sold to Ultra Electronics Holdings plc. |
Aerospace & Defense/
Technology
|
Auto Ventshade Holdings, Inc. Atlanta,
GA
|
Manufacturer of injection molded and thermoformed plastic exterior parts sold primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers. |
The Jordan Company LLC. |
Sold Lund International Holdings, Inc. (OTC: LUND), a portfolio company of Harvest Partners, Inc. |
|
AutoPalace (ADAP, Inc.) Brockton,
MA
|
Retailer of aftermarket auto parts, accessories, and services. |
Bain Capital, Inc. and TA Associates. |
Sold to AutoZone, Inc. |
|
Avco Electronics Huntsville,
AL
|
Second largest contract manufacturer of high technology computer and electronics sub-assemblies and products in the U.S. |
Textron Inc. |
Sold to J.M. Huber Corp. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
B.C. Moore and Sons, Inc. Wadesboro,
NC
|
Southeast regional apparel retailer, operating approximately 80 stores in NC, SC, GA, and AL. |
Family. |
Sold to Stage Stores, Inc. |
Consumer Products/
Retail
|
BEI Group, Inc. San Antonio,
TX
|
Premier national multi-channel marketer of high performance baseball and softball sporting goods to the enthusiast sports market. |
The CapStreet Group |
Sold to Halpern, Denny & Co. |
|
Belding Hausman Inc. New York,
NY
|
Manufacturer of textiles for home furnishings. |
Belding Heminway Co., Inc. |
Sold to J. Lewis Partners. |
|
Bellefonte Lime Co. and GenLime Group, LP Genoa,
OH Bellefonte,
PA
|
Producer of lime products. |
PNC Equity Management Corp. |
Sold to Management. |
Energy & Natural Resources
|
|
Global manufacturer of writing instruments. |
AEA Investors. |
Sold to Newell Company. |
|
Blue Ox Industries Kernersville,
NC
|
Building components manufacturer and distributor. |
Family. |
Sold to Carolina Holdings. |
|
Border Foods, Inc. Deming,
NM
|
Producer of jalapeños and green chiles. |
Capital Partners®. |
Sold to Swander Pace Capital. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
BorgWarner Fuel Systems Division Grand Rapids,
MI
|
Leading North American independent supplier of fuel tanks and related components for medium and heavy duty trucks. |
NYSE: BWA. |
Sold to TMB Industries. |
|
BorgWarner Kysor / Westran Division Chicago,
IL
|
Manufacturer of heavy duty truck components. |
NYSE: BWA. |
Sold to Bergstrom, Inc. |
|
BrainLAB AG Munich,
Germany
|
MedTech firm providing products for image guided surgery and radiosurgery. |
Founder and Johnson & Johnson. |
Capital raise. |
|
Broadbase Software Menlo Park,
CA
|
Provider of software to analyze customers' shopping behavior. |
NASDAQ: BBSW. |
Acquisition of Panop.com. |
Technology/
Business Services
|
Burlington Madison Yarn Co. Greensboro,
NC
|
Manufacturer of various yarns. |
Burlington Industries, Inc. |
Sold to Carolina Mills, Inc. |
|
Calumet Coach Co. Calumet City,
IL
|
Manufacturer of specialized mobile coaches for medical diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical applications. |
Bain Capital, Inc. |
Sold to Merrill Lynch Interfunding, Inc. |
Automotive/
Diversified Manufacturing/
Health Care
|
Calvin Klein Jeanwear / Rio Sportswear New York,
NY
|
Manufacturer and distributor of women's and men's jeanwear and sportswear. |
Charterhouse Group. |
Advised on recapitalization. Raised debt and equity. |
Consumer Products/
Textiles & Apparel
|
Care-Free Windows Fort Lansing,
MI
|
Manufacturer of vinyl windows. |
Linsalata Capital Partners. |
Sold to Reliant Building Products, Inc., a portfolio company of Keystone, Inc. |
|
Carlyle & Co. Greensboro,
NC
|
Leading retailer of fine jewelry in the southeastern United States, operating 34 specialty jewelry stores located in one of the strongest and fastest growing areas of the retail industry. |
Private. |
Sold to Finlay Enterprises. |
|
Carolina Logistics Services, Inc. Winston-Salem,
NC
|
Leading full-service provider of reverse logistics solutions and services in North America, specializing in returned goods management. |
Subsidiary of Inmar, Inc. ("Inmar") |
Acquisition of USF Processors. |
|
Carolina Logistics Services, Inc. Winston-Salem,
NC
|
Leading full-service provider of reverse logistics solutions and services in North America, specializing in returned goods management. |
Subsidiary of Inmar, Inc. ("Inmar") |
Buyside advisory assignment. |
|
Castleberry/Snow's Brand, Inc. Augusta,
GA
|
Manufacturer and marketer of regionally prominent, shelf-stable prepared foods, including clams, clam juice, clam chowder, beef stew, and chili. |
Management. |
Sold to Bumble Bee Seafoods, LLC, a subsidiary of Connors Bros. Income Fund. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
Champion Aviation Products Liberty,
SC
|
Leading developer and manufacturer of aerospace ignition systems for commercial, regional, military, and general aviation applications. |
Federal-Mogul Corp. |
Sold to TransDigm, Inc., a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. |
|
Cherokee Sanford Group, LLC Sanford,
NC
|
Privately held brick manufacturing company. |
Rice Sangalis Toole & Wilson, Cherokee Sanford, Inc. and members of Management. |
Sold to General Products, LLC, a subsidiary of Weinerberger Baustoffindustrie, AG. |
|
Claremont Restaurant Group (Sagebrush Steakhouse) Claremont,
NC
|
Owner and operator of steakhouse restaurant chain. |
Fresh Foods, Inc. |
Sold to Carousel Capital Partners, L.P. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
Client Distribution Services, Inc. New York,
NY
|
Largest provider of outsourced book distribution and marketing services to the North American publishing industry. |
Olympus Partners. |
Sold to Perseus Books Group. |
Distribution/
Business Services
|
Coleman Powermate, Inc. Aurora,
IL
|
Leading developer and manufacturer of portable generators, home standby generators, and air compressors. |
American Household, Inc. |
Sold to Sun Capital Partners, Inc. |
|
Comark Holdings, Inc. DeSoto,
TX
|
Leading provider of commercial modular buildings and related services to government and private sector clients. |
Brazos Private Equity Partners, LLC. |
Sold to The Carlyle Group. |
Aerospace & Defense/
Building Products/
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Comfort Keepers Dayton,
OH
|
Leading franchisor in the non-medical in-home care market for seniors. |
Navigator Equity Partners, LLC. |
Sold to Webster Capital and Allied Capital Corporation. |
|
Concord Fabrics, Inc. New York,
NY
|
Manufacturer of fabric for home textiles and apparel. |
NYSE: CIS. |
Advised management on going-private transaction. |
|
Consolidated Industries Lafayette,
IN
|
Manufacturer of residential gas fired furnaces. |
Welbilt Corp. |
Sold to a private investor. |
Building Products/
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Constella Group, Inc. Durham,
NC
|
A leading provider of professional health services worldwide, dedicated to enhancing human health through innovative science, technology and knowledge solutions. |
Management. |
Capital raise. |
|
Cotter Group, The Charlotte,
NC
|
Leading sports marketing firm focusing on NASCAR public relations. |
Management. |
Sold to SFX Entertainment, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE: CCU). |
Automotive/
Media & Entertainment/
Business Services
|
Cumberland Swan Holdings, Inc. Smyrna,
TN
|
Leading manufacturer of store brand (private label) personal care, health, and beauty products. |
Private. |
Sold to Berkshire Partners LLC. |
|
Dan River Inc. Danville,
VA
|
Manufacturer and marketer of home fashion products and apparel fabrics. |
NYSE: DRF. |
Advisory assignment. Provided fairness opinion for acquisition of The Bibb Co. |
|
Dana Corporation/
Chelsea Power Take-Off Division Olive Branch,
MA
|
Manufacturer of heavy-duty truck components. |
NYSE: DCN. |
Sold to Parker Hannifin Corporation. |
|
Davidson Cotton Co. Huntersville,
NC
|
Importer of towels and other home textiles. |
Management. |
Arranged equity growth capital. |
Consumer Products/
Textiles & Apparel
|
Dayton Parts, Inc. Harrisburg,
PA
|
Manufacturer and distributor of automotive parts to the aftermarket. |
ASC Inc. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
|
Dee Howard Aircraft Maintenance, L.P. San Antonio,
TX
|
Provider of heavy structural maintenance and avionics overhaul services. |
Code Hennessy & Simmons, LLC. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
|
DelCorp Inc. Wood Dale,
IL
|
Manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. |
Joseph Littlejohn & Levy. |
Sold to Harbour Group Industries, Inc. |
Diversified Manufacturing/
Plastics
|
Delphi Automotive Systems Corporation Troy,
MI
|
Manufacturer of components, systems, and modules. |
NYSE: DPH. |
Buyside advisory assignment. |
|
|
Fifth largest domestic direct response advertising agency and the largest vertically integrated agency in the U.S. |
Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner, Inc. |
Sold to McCown DeLeeuw & Co. |
Media & Entertainment/
Business Services
|
Dimensions LLC Reading,
PA
|
Leading designer, producer, and distributor of craft and hobby kits. |
Capital Partners ®. |
Sold to EK Success, a portfolio company of GTCR Goldner Rauner, LLC. |
|
Discovery Foods Co., Inc. Hayward,
CA
|
Leading provider of premium frozen Asian appetizers to club stores. |
Management. |
Recapitalized in partnership with Silver Brands, Inc. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
Discovery Foods, LLC Hayward,
CA
|
Leading provider of premium frozen Asian appetizers to club stores. |
Silver Brands Partners and DFC Investors. |
Sold to VIP Sales Company, Inc., a portfolio company of Friedman Fleischer & Lowe, LLC. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
dj Orthopedics San Diego,
CA
|
Leading sports medicine company. |
NYSE: DJO. |
Refinancing. |
|
dj Orthopedics San Diego,
CA
|
Leading sports medicine company. |
NYSE: DJO. |
Secondary stock offering. |
|
|
Manufacturer of farming implements. |
100% ESOP. |
Sold to Case Corp. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Doran Textiles, Inc. Shelby,
NC
|
Vertically integrated manufacturer of specialty textile products in the U.S., serving the apparel and home furnishings industries. |
Management. |
Advised on refinancing and arranged growth capital. |
|
Durand Holdings Corporation Durand,
MI
|
Leading supplier of concrete forming systems and engineered framing components. |
Max Capital. |
Acquired by an affiliate of Watermill Ventures. |
|
East Coast Millwork Distributors, Inc. North Wilkesboro,
NC
|
Manufacturer and distributor of millwork including windows, doors, stair parts and moldings. |
Management. |
Advisory assignment. |
|
Eastman Kodak Rochester,
NY
|
Global leader in the infoimaging market, which comprises devices (digital cameras and flat-panel displays), infrastructure (online networks and delivery systems for images), and services & media (software, film and paper). |
NYSE: EK. |
Advised on Kodak's purchase of Practiceworks, Inc. |
|
Eaton Corp. / Tinnerman Fasteners Division Cleveland,
OH
|
Manufacturer and distributor of fasteners primarily sold to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. |
NYSE: ETN. |
Sold to TransTechnology Corp. |
Automotive/
Diversified Manufacturing/
Metal Fabrication
|
ebiocare Holdings San Carlos,
CA
|
Specialty pharmacy serving hemophiliacs. |
Management. |
Buyside advisory on behalf of Curative Health (NASDAQ: CURE). |
|
|
Manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of wood molding, including windows, door frames, and stair parts. |
Management. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
|
EF Education Luceme,
Switzerland
|
Tour operator. |
Private. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
|
Elan Pharmaceuticals Dublin,
Ireland
|
Neuroscience-based biotechnology company that is focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced therapies in neurology, autoimmune diseases, and severe pain. |
NYSE: ELN. |
Sale of Elan's U.S., Canadian, and Japanese rights of Abelcet to Enzon, Inc. |
Health Care/
Pharmaceuticals
|
Elan Pharmaceuticals/ Primary Care Franchise Dublin,
Ireland
|
Neuroscience-based biotechnology company that is focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced therapies in neurology, autoimmune diseases, and severe pain. |
NYSE: ELN. |
Sale of Elan's Primary Care Franchise (Skelaxin, Sonata, and certain enhanced formulations of these products) to King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Health Care/
Pharmaceuticals
|
Electrical South Inc. Greensboro,
NC
|
Largest independent dedicated repair service for industrial printed circuit boards. |
Private. |
Acquired by Capital Partners. |
Technology/
Business Services
|
Electrical South Inc. Greensboro,
NC
|
Largest independent dedicated repair service for industrial printed circuit boards. |
Private. |
Leveraged financing. |
Technology/
Business Services
|
Elgar Electronics San Diego,
CA
|
Manufacturer of electrical power test and measurement equipment for the military and commercial markets. |
The Carlyle Group. |
Sold to J.F. Lehman & Co. |
|
Ellis Communications, Inc. Atlanta,
GA
|
Owner of 12 television stations and a regional sports production company. |
Private. |
Refinancing. |
Media & Entertainment/
Telecommunications
|
Ellison Windows & Doors and Ellison Extrusion Systems, Inc. Welcome,
NC
|
Leading integrated extruder and fabricator of vinyl windows. |
Family. |
Sold to Ardshiel, Inc. and General Electric Investments. |
|
Emergent Mortgage Corporation Greenville,
SC
|
Financial institution focused on mortgage loan origination and servicing. |
Management. |
Capital raise. |
|
|
Leading medical device companies for rehabilitative medicine in the U.S. |
Refinancing. |
Refinancing. |
|
Euro-Pro Corporation Montreal,
Canada
|
Leading designer and marketer of a variety of branded consumer appliances. |
Family. |
Recapitalized in partnership with Weston Presidio. |
|
Extrel Core Products Pinconning,
MI
|
Producer of quadrapole mass spectrometers. |
Waters Corporation. |
Sold to ABB Process Analytics. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
EyeTech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New York,
NY
|
Biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to treat diseases of the eye. |
NASD: EYET. |
Initial Public Offering of 6,500,000 shares at $21.00 per share ($136.5MM raised) |
Health Care/
Pharmaceuticals
|
First Greensboro Home Equity, Inc. Greensboro,
NC
|
Financial institution focused on mortgage loan origination and servicing. |
NYSE:RY. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
|
Flavor House, Inc. Dothan,
AL
|
Largest private label snack nut processor and marketer in the U.S. |
Capital Partners®. |
Sold to Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RAH). |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
Florida Crystals Corp. West Palm Beach,
FL
|
Manufacturer of sugar products. |
Family. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
|
Fluidrive, Inc. Brookston,
IN
|
Leading manufacturer of steerable hydraulic drive axle systems and air suspensions for agricultural and industrial markets. |
Rutledge Capital, LLC. |
Sold to Tuthill Corp. |
|
Forest City Tool Hickory,
NC
|
Supplier of industrial woodworking tools, such as drilling and cutting tools, to the furniture and millworking industries. |
Textron Inc. |
Sold to Vermont American Corp. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Forest Products Supply, Inc. Sarasota,
FL
|
Leading, full-service manufacturer, distributor, and installer of high-quality building materials. |
Family. |
Sold to a subsidiary of The Home Depot. |
Building Products/
Distribution
|
General Aluminum Corporation Carrollton,
TX
|
Major manufacturer and supplier of aluminum and vinyl windows and aluminum doors to the building industry. |
Public. |
Sold to MI Home Products. |
|
General Instrument Corp. / Transportation Electronics Division El Paso,
TX Juarez,
Mexico
|
Largest non-captive manufacturer of automotive electronic displays sold to transportation OEMs. |
Forstmann Little & Co. |
Sold to Stoneridge, Inc. |
|
General Signal Corp. / Dynapower / Stratapower Charleston,
SC
|
Manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, and systems for aerospace and industrial markets. |
General Signal Corp. |
Sold to Vickers, Inc. / Trinova Corp. |
Aerospace & Defense/
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Glen Raven Mills, Inc. Glen Raven,
NC
|
Manufacturer of performance and activewear yarns and fabrics, as well as outdoor fabrics. |
Family. |
Advised on acquisition of Dickson S.A. |
|
Globe Tool and Manufacturing Company, Inc. Minneapolis,
MN
|
Manufacturer of pacemaker cases sold to the medical device OEMs. |
Charter Oak Capital. |
Sold to Wilson Greatbatch (NYSE: GB). |
|
Golfsmith International, Inc. Austin,
TX
|
Leading multi-channel golf retailer. |
Family. |
Sold to First Atlantic Capital. |
|
GORP.com, Inc. New York,
NY
|
Adventure travel website. |
Capstone Partners, American Express, One-to-One Ventures, FD5, and Bank Paribas. |
Advised on private placement of securities. |
Media & Entertainment/
Technology
|
Gravure Packaging, Inc. Richmond,
VA
|
Manufacturer of gravure printed folding cartons for packaged consumer goods industries. |
Management. |
Sold to ACX Technologies. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
GreenPoint Financial Corporation New York,
NY
|
Diversified financial services institution. |
NYSE: GPT. |
Capital raise. |
|
GS Kinney Vacuum Company Waltham,
MA
|
Leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps. |
General Signal Corporation. |
Sold to Tuthill Corporation. |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
GS Roofing Products Co., Inc. Irving,
TX
|
Manufacturer of strip, laminated, and roll roofing products. |
Bain Capital, Inc. and Berkshire Partners LLC. |
Sold to Management. |
|
Guilford Mills, Inc. Greensboro,
NC
|
Manufacturer of fabrics for the automotive, apparel, and home fashions industries. |
NYSE: GFD. |
Instituted shareholder rights plan. |
|
Harker's Distribution, Inc. Le Mars,
IA
|
Processor and distributor of fresh and frozen meat products. |
BancBoston Capital and Management. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
Distribution/
Food & Beverage
|
Harmony Labs, Inc. Landis,
NC
|
Leading provider of outsourced turnkey solutions for the design, development, testing, and production of branded and generic topical skin care products in the U.S. prescription, over-the-counter (“OTC”), cosmeceutical, and cosmetic markets. |
Dogwood Equity and management. |
Sold to Stephens Capital Partners, the private equity arm of Stephens, Inc. |
Consumer Products/
Business Services/
Health Care
|
Health Care Services Corporation Chicago,
IL
|
Owner and operator of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Illinois. |
Mutual legal reserve. |
Debt financing. |
|
Heat Inc. / Thermal Industries, Inc. / Best Built Pittsburgh,
PA
|
Manufacturer of vinyl windows sold to new construction and retro-fit end markets. |
H.I.G. Capital LLC. |
Sold to Atrium Companies, Inc., a portfolio company of Ardshiel, Inc. and General Electric Investments. |
|
Heath Company (Heath-Zenith Business) Benton Harbour,
MI
|
Manufacturer and marketer of residential motion sensor security lighting products sold primarily to do-it-yourself retail home centers. |
H.I.G. Capital Management. |
Sold to Desa International, Inc. / J.W. Childs Associates, LP. |
Building Products/
Consumer Products
|
Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, Inc. Dyersburg,
TN
|
Manufacturer of exhaust system hardware for the automotive industry. |
J.P. Morgan Capital Partners and TMB Industries. |
Sold to Harbert Management Corporation. |
Automotive/
Metal Fabrication
|
Hilite Industries, Inc. Dallas,
TX
|
Designer, manufacturer, and seller of highly engineered components, including brakes, proportioning valves, power transmission components, specialty components, assemblies for automotive, OEMs, and Tier 2 suppliers. |
NASDAQ: HILI. |
Sold to Carreras, Kestner & Co., LLC. |
|
Hilsinger Company L.P., The Plainville,
MA
|
Leading provider of eyewear accessories and eye care supplies in the United States and the United Kingdom. |
Capital Partners®. |
Sold to ICV Capital Partners and Palladium Equity Partners. |
Consumer Products/
Distribution
|
Hollinee L.L.C. Long Grove,
IL
|
A leading designer and manufacturer of nonwoven media for a broad range of filtration applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC air filters. |
CIVC Partners. |
Sold to Ahlstrom Corporation. |
Diversified Manufacturing/
Textiles & Apparel
|
Home Loan and Investment Bank, F.S.B. South Warwick,
RI
|
Financial institution focused on mortgage loan origination and servicing. |
Management. |
Capital raise. |
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Hunter Defense Technologies, Inc. Solon,
OH
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Worldwide leader in the research, design, and manufacture of heating equipment and nuclear, biological, and chemical (“NBC”) filters and filtration systems for the military and homeland security markets. |
RockWood Equity Partners LLC and Management. |
Sold to Behrman Capital. |
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Leading manufacturer of value-added precision components, primarily bar-turned products and tubular assemblies, that are used in automotive engine, transmission, fuel, and climate control systems. |
Strategic Industries. |
Sold to SunTx Capital Partners. |
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Immunex Corporation Seattle,
WA
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Large cap biotechnology company developing treatments for autoimmune disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases. |
NASDAQ: IMNX. |
Sold to Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN). |
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Inframetrics Corp. Billerica,
MA
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Manufacturer of thermal-imaging cameras used in aerospace and defense and law enforcement. |
Advent International. |
Sold to FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR). |
Aerospace & Defense/
Diversified Manufacturing
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Inman Mills Corp. Inman,
SC
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Manufacturer of greige fabric for use primarily in apparel applications. |
Family. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
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Inmar, Inc. Winston-Salem,
NC
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Leading business process outsourcing company providing end-to-end non-asset-intensive reverse logistics and promotions logistics services in North America. |
Founder and senior management. |
Recapitalization by New Mountain Capital in partnership with management. |
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Inscape Publishing Minneapolis,
MN
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Leading specialized publisher of soft skills training material. |
The Riverside Company. |
Sold to Sentinel Capital. |
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inSilicon Corporation Milpitas,
CA
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Provider of connectivity semiconductor intellectual property. |
NASDAQ: INSN. |
Sold to Synopsys, Inc. |
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Installation Products Division of Cambridge General Cincinnati,
OH
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Manufacturer of epoxy mortar and grout, organic adhesives, and additives and cleaners. |
W.R. Bonsal Company. |
Buyside advisory assignment. |
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International Food Group, Inc. Plant City,
FL
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U.S.-based market leader in the distribution of foodservice products to quick-service restaurants in international markets. |
Management. |
Sold to SYSCO Corp. |
Distribution/
Food & Beverage
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IntraLase Corp. Irvine,
CA
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Manufacturer of femtosecond laser utilized in Lasik surgical procedures. |
Versant Ventures. |
Initial public offering. |
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Invensys plc/ Energy Storage Division London,
England
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Global leader in the supply of automation and controls operating in four divisions: Software Systems, Automation, Power Systems, and Control Systems. |
LSE: ISYS. |
Sale of Invensys' Energy Storage division to EnerSys, Inc. |
Diversified Manufacturing/
Energy & Natural Resources
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iReady Corporation Santa Clara,
CA
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Developer of hardware-based solutions for TCP/IP stack processing. |
Canaan Partners, RWI Group, and Telos Venture Partners. |
Private capital raise from National Semiconductor. |
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Ivey Mechanical Company Kosciusko,
MS
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Leading Southeastern-based mechanical contractor. |
Family. |
Sold to Building One Services Corp. |
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J.W. Burress, Inc. Roanoke,
VA
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Distributor of heavy construction equipment. |
Family. |
Sold to American Equipment Company. |
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Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. Jackson,
MI
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Tier 1 automotive manufacturer and supplier of metal door hinges, door check links, and spare tire carriers. |
Joseph Littlejohn & Levy. |
Sold to Edscha AG. |
Automotive/
Metal Fabrication
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Johnson Controls Engineered Plastics Division Plymouth,
MI
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Manufacturer of injection and blow molded plastic parts for automotive OEMs. |
NYSE: JCI. |
Sold to Carlisle Companies. |
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Johnson Controls Megatech Engineering Division Warren,
MI
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Designer and product engineer for automotive OEMs. |
NYSE: JCI. |
Sold to MSX Holdings, Inc. |
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Johnson Controls North American Injection Molding Operations Sterling Heights,
MI
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Manufacturer of automotive exterior and interior injection molded components. |
NYSE: JCI. |
Sold to Becker Ventures, LLC. |
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JPS Apparel Greenville,
SC
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Manufacturer of apparel fabric. |
JPS Industries, Inc. |
Sold to JPSA Acquisition Corp. |
Consumer Products/
Textiles & Apparel
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Julius Koch USA, Inc. New Bedford,
MA
|
Manufacturer of cord and ladder tape used in window blinds and shades. |
Metapoint Partners. |
Sold to Allied Capital Corp. and Management. |
Diversified Manufacturing
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Labconco Corp. Kansas City,
MO
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Manufacturer of laboratory equipment for the industrial, educational, and clinical marketplace. |
Management. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
Diversified Manufacturing
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LaGran Canada, Inc. Granby,
Canada Lachine,
Canada
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Manufacturer of narrow woven and warp knit fabrics, principally including seat belt fabric. |
BancBoston Capital. |
Sold to Cavalier Investment Partners, LLC. |
Automotive/
Textiles & Apparel
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Lampton-Love, Inc. Jackson,
MI
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Leading regional distributor of propone gas. |
Ergon, Inc. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
Distribution/
Energy & Natural Resources
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Lancaster Information Group, Inc. Lancaster,
PA
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Printer of scientific, technical, and medical journals. |
Butler Capital Corp. |
Sold to Cadmus Communications Corp. |
Media & Entertainment/
Business Services
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Lear Siegler Management Services Corp. Oklahoma City,
OK
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Provider of highly skilled personnel, on a contract basis, to operate, maintain, and repair aircraft, land, and marine vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense, foreign governments, and commercial customers. |
Forstmann Little & Co. |
Sold to UNC Incorporated. |
Aerospace & Defense/
Business Services
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Lear Siegler Measurement Controls Corp. Englewood,
CO
|
Designer and manufacturer of gaseous pollutant monitoring systems. |
Forstmann Little & Co. |
Sold to Bowthorpe plc. |
Diversified Manufacturing
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Lincoln Foodservice Products, Inc. Fort Wayne,
IN
|
Manufacturer of conveyer ovens and premium cookware. |
NASDAQ: LIRN. |
Sold to Welbilt Corp. |
Diversified Manufacturing/
Metal Fabrication
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Linder Industrial Machinery Co. Lakeland,
FL
|
One of the largest distributors of Komatsu earthmoving and construction products in the U.S. |
Management. |
Sold to Blackwood Hodge PLC. |
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LVI Services Inc. New York,
NY
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Nation’s largest and fastest growing remediation and facility services firm providing an integrated service offering to diversified end markets, including commercial, industrial, government, healthcare, education, and multi-family residential facilities. |
Blue Point Capital Partners. |
Sold to Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC. |
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Magla Products, Inc. Chatham,
NJ
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Manufacturer of ironing board pads and covers for the domestic housewares market. |
Family. |
Sold to Seymour Housewares Corp. |
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Marketing Specialist Corp. Dallas,
TX
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National food broker. |
NASDAQ: MKSP. |
Strategic advisory assignment. |
Distribution/
Food & Beverage
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Leading provider of products to the automotive aftermarket. |
Orion Partners. |
Arranged acquisition financing for Orion Partners. |
Automotive/
Metal Fabrication
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Marson Creative Fastener, Inc. Stoughton,
MA
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Manufacturer of blind rivets, threaded inserts, and assembly tools for industrial and automotive aftermarket applications. |
Orion Partners. |
Sold to Kaynar Technologies, Inc. |
Automotive/
Metal Fabrication
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Maryland Asphalt and Paving Assets Baltimore,
MD
|
Largest asphalt producer and paving contractor in the state of Maryland. |
Lafarge Construction Materials. |
Sold to five mid-Atlantic asphalt and paving companies. |
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Matthew-Warren, Inc. Logansport,
IN
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Manufacturer of springs and metal stampings used in automotive and industrial applications. |
BancBoston Capital. |
Sold to Harbour Group Industries, Inc. |
Automotive/
Metal Fabrication
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Mattress Giant Corporation Dallas,
TX
|
One of the largest and fastest-growing specialty bedding retailers in the United States with over 240 retail locations across 13 states. |
Banc of America Capital Investors, Richland Ventures, First Avenue Partners, and Nelson Capital Partners. |
Sold to Freeman Spogli & Co. |
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MBS Holdings, Inc. Dallas,
TX
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Supplier of building materials to residential homebuilders. |
Private. |
Sold to BSL Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Stonegate Resources, a portfolio company of Joseph Littlejohn & Levy. |
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McCormick Selph, Inc. Hollister,
CA
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Manufacturer of pyrotechnic devices for aerospace applications. |
J. F. Lehman & Co. |
Sold to Wind Point Partners. |
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Global manufacturer and marketer of critical care medical products used in acute and alternate care settings. |
One Equity Partners. |
Buyside advisory. |
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Global manufacturer and marketer of critical care medical products used in acute and alternate care settings. |
One Equity Partners. |
Leveraged buyout financing. |
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Meineke Car Care Centers Charlotte,
NC
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Leading automotive services franchisor. |
Carousel Capital and Halifax Capital. |
Recapitalization with Allied Capital and Management. |
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Mitchell Distributing Co. Charlotte,
NC
|
One of the largest distributors of Komatsu and Ingersoll Rand earthmoving, construction, and mining products in the U.S. |
Management. |
Sold to Blackwood Hodge PLC. |
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Morgan Products Ltd. Williamsburg,
VA
|
One of the largest wholesale distributors of millwork and other specialty building products in the United States, serving primarily the residential construction market. |
Public. |
Sold to Anderson Windows-Patio Doors. |
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Morton Industrial Group, Inc. Morton,
IL
|
Leading metal fabrication supplier for large, industrial original equipment manufacturers in the off-highway equipment industry. |
OTCBB: MGRP |
Recapitalized with Brazos Private Equity Partners, LLC. |
Diversified Manufacturing
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Morton Metalcraft Co. Morton,
IL
|
Producer of sheet metal components for agricultural equipment manufacturers. |
Management. |
Advised on recapitalization and raised senior and subordinated debt. |
Diversified Manufacturing/
Metal Fabrication
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Multicraft International, LLP Brandon,
MS
|
Manufacturer of automotive components. |
Management. |
Sold to Morganite, Inc., a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Co., PLC. |
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Nancy's Specialty Foods Newark,
CA
|
Largest U.S. manufacturer of frozen quiche products, premium gourmet appetizers, and related frozen food products. |
Management. |
Sold to United Signature Foods, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Co. |
Consumer Products/
Food & Beverage
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National Controls Corp. West Chicago,
IL
|
Manufacturer of electronic products used to measure and control time, temperature, and process functions in foodservice equipment and other industrial equipment applications. |
Cortec Group, Inc. |
Sold to Ametek, Inc. (NYSE: AME). |
Diversified Manufacturing
|
Nationwide Homes Martinsville,
VA
|
Leading builder of modular single family homes, commercial structures, multi-family residences, and remodeling additions. |
Management. |
Sold to Harbert Management Corporation and Management. |
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Network Construction Services, Inc. Greensboro,
NC
|
Provider of construction and installation services to the telecommunications industry. |
Atlantic Venture Co., Inc. |
Arranged growth capital. |
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New South Federal Savings Bank Birmingham,
AL
|
Depository institution focused on residential and automobile lending with 40 loan production offices in 13 states. |
Family. |
Capital raise. |
