| Client/Company |
Business |
Transaction |
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30% Interest in Comau, Spa (Torino, Italy) owned by Allied Corporation (Morristown, NJ) |
Leading European designer and manufacturer of machine tools, assembly machines, automation equipment and robotics |
Sold to: FIAT Spa (Torino, Italy) |
| AC Material Handling Corp. (Columbus, OH)
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Manufacturer of industrial lift trucks and lift truck parts |
Acquired: Lift Truck Division (Mattison, IL) of Allis Chalmers Corp. (Milwaukee, WI)
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ADESA, Inc. (Carmel, IN) |
Wholesale auctioneer of used automobiles |
$23,000,000 initial public offering of common stock. |
AVM Holdings, Inc.
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Holding company established to acquire manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and actuators for the OEM and aftermarket automotive industry |
Raised acquisition financing |
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Airflow Research and Manufacturing Corp. (Watertown, MA) |
Engineering and manufacturing of ultra-high efficiency automotive fans |
Sold to: Robert Bosch, GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany) |
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American Bumper & Manufacturing Company (Ionia, MI) |
Manufacturer of automotive and light truck bumper systems |
Sold to: Windward Capital Partners (New York, NY) |
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Bankruptcy Estate of Carpenter Body Works, Inc. (Richmond, IN) |
Manufacturer of school bus bodies |
Sold to: CBW, Inc. (Mitchell, IN) |
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Bankruptcy Estate of Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Diversified manufacturer of automotive, aerospace, telecommunications and pharmaceutical products including diatomaceous earth and perlite. |
Financial Advisor to Debtor in Bankruptcy Restructuring with value of $819,000,000. |
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Bankruptcy Estate of Geneva Rubber Company (Geneva, OH) |
Manufacturer of molded rubber products for the automotive industry |
Sold to: Park-Ohio Industries, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) |
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Bankruptcy Estate of Sudbury Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Industrial conglomerate involved in metal foundry, machining, fabrication and chemicals. |
Financial Advisor to Debtor in Bankruptcy Restructuring with value of $100,000,000. |
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Bendix Industrial Group Subsidiary (Cleveland, OH) of Allied Corporation (Morristown, NJ) |
Multi-plant designer and manufacturer of custom and standard machine tools |
Sold to: Cross & Trecker Corporation (Detroit, MI) |
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Budget Group, Inc. (Daytona, FL) |
Car and truck rental company |
$175,475,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
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Budget Group, Inc. (Daytona, FL) |
Car and truck rental company |
$59,800,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
The Burger Iron Company
(Mogadore, OH) |
Steel service center and fabricator specializing in heavy gauge steel plate |
Recapitalization through the repurchase of common stock
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| Challenger Wrecker Manufacturing, Inc. Subsidiary (Elkhart, IN), of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corp. (Chicago, IL)
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Company involved in engineering and fabrication of wrecker vehicles. |
Sold to: B&B Industries, Inc. (Norcross, GA)
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Damon Corporation (Elkhart, IN) |
Leading manufacturer of Class A motor coaches and recreational park trailers |
Sold to: Thor Industries Inc.(Jackson Center, OH) |
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Defiance Inc. (Cleveland, OH) |
Manufacturer of cam roller followers. |
Sold to: The General Chemical Group, Inc. (Hampton, NH) |
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FinishMaster, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Distributor of automotive paints to the automotive collision repair industry. |
Acquired: LDI Autopaints, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
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FinishMaster, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Distributor of automotive paints to the automotive collision repair industry. |
Fairness Opinion in repurchase of common stock. |
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Forest City Auto Parts (Cleveland, OH) |
Fifty-store retail automotive parts chain. |
Sold to: Tyler Corporation (Dallas, TX) |
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Four Wheel Drive Hardware, Inc. (Columbiana, OH) |
Leading catalog retailer of Jeep aftermarket products. |
Sold to: Pfingsten Partners LP (Deerfield, IL) |
Gerstenlager Company
(Wooster, OH)
|
Manufacturer of exterior sheet metal components for the automotive service and original equipment markets |
Sold to: Worthington Industries, Inc.
(Columbus, OH)
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| Gradall Industries, Inc. (New Philadelphia, OH)
|
Leading manufacturer of rough-terrain, variable-reachmaterial handlers and telescoping hydraulic excavators |
$23,562,500 follow-on offering of common stock
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| Gradall Industries, Inc. (New Philadelphia, OH)
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Leading manufacturer of rough-terrain, variable-reachmaterial handlers and telescoping hydraulic excavators |
$40,250,000 initial public offering of common stock.
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| Group Dekko, consisting of Pent Technologies, Inc. and Dekko Technologies, Inc. (Kendallville, IN)
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Provider of highly engineered electrical, wire, plastic and metal subcomponents and finished products for diverse end markets. |
Sold to: Centre Partners Management LLC (New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX)
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Hawk Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Diversified manufacturer of specialized components for industrial, commercial, automotive and aerospace markets |
$100,300,000 initial public offering of common stock |
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Hawk Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Diversified manufacturer of specialized components for industrial, commercial, automotive and aerospace markets |
Placement Agent for $53,000,000 arrangement of senior secured bank financing |
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Insilco Holding Co. (Columbus, OH) |
Automotive parts manufacturer. |
Sold to: ThermaSys Holding Company (New York, NY) |
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Keystone RV Company (Elkhart, IN) |
Marketer and manufacturer of towable RV products. |
Recapitalization via: Summit Partners (Boston, MA) |
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L.E. Technologies, LLC (Elkhart, IN), a portfolio company of Stonehenge Partners (Columbus, OH) |
Manufacturer of steel fabricated frames and parts for the recreational vehicle and mobile home markets |
Sold to: Mellon Ventures, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) |
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LRV, Inc. and Affiliates (Elkhart, IN) |
Manufacturer of plastic pick-up truck bed liners and toolboxes. |
Sold to: Lancaster Colony Corporation (Columbus, OH) |
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MascoTech, Inc. (Taylor, MI) |
Diversified metal forming processor with proprietary products serving transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. |
Sold to: Heartland Industrial Partners, LLP (New York, NY) |
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Maynard Manufacturing Company (Chesterfield, MI), a portfolio company of American Acquisition Partners(Morristown, NJ) |
Manufacturer of stainless steel automotive fasteners. |
Sold to: MacLean - Fogg, Inc. (Mandelein, IL) |
Metalforming Technologies Inc.
(Chicago, IL) |
Major supplier of metal formed components and assemblies for automotive industry ($200+ million sales) |
Financial advisor to unsecured creditors committee in the company's Chapter 11 case; sold to affiliate of Patriarch Partners LLC (New York, NY)
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Midwest Stamping & Manufacturing Subsidiary (Bowling Green, OH) of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corporation (Chicago, IL) |
Manufacturer of high volume automotive and non-automotive stampings. |
Sold to: Midwest Investors Acquisition (Starkville, MI) |
The Ohio Moulding Company
(Willoughby, OH) |
Leading provider of highly engineered roll formed products. |
Recapitalization of debt and equity by JPMorganChase.
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Orthane Division (Denton, TX) of Bankruptcy Estate of Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Manufacturer of highly engineered injection molded polyurethane seals and components. |
Sold to: US Farathane (Royal Oak, MI) |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.
(Cleveland, OH)
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Diversified manufacturer and distributor. |
Financial advisory services
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Plastics Division (Grabill, IN) of Bankruptcy Estate of Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Manufacturer of interior trim products and interior lighting systems for the automotive industry. |
Sold to: Anderson Acquisition, Inc. (Southfield, MI) |
Ramco Specialties, Inc.
(West Des Moines, IA) |
Global distributor of automotive quality fasteners. |
Provided financial advisory services
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Sharon Manufacturing Co. Subsidiary (Lambertville, MI) of Cooper Industries, Inc. (Houston, TX) |
Manufacturer of automotive OEM engine components. |
Sold to: Walbro Corporation (Cass City, MI) |
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Stylin' Concepts Corporation (Independence, OH) |
Direct marketer of automotive accessories and parts |
Sale to: Automotive Specialty Accessories and Parts (Chicago, IL) a portfolio company of The Riverside Company (Cleveland, OH) |
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Suspension Division (Southfield, MI) of Eaton Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Manufacturer of automotive and light truck leaf springs. |
Sold to: Oxford Automotive, Inc. (Troy, MI) |
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Team Rental Group, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Car and truck rental company. |
$52,000,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
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The Gerstentager Company (Wooster, OH) |
Manufacturer of exterior sheet metal components for the automotive service and original equipment markets. |
Sold to: Worthington Industries, Inc. (Columbus, OH) |
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Trim and Lighting Division (Kalkaska, MI) of Bankruptcy Estate of Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Manufacturer of automotive seating and other trim components. |
Sold to: Eagle Trim Inc. (Kalkaska, MI) |
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TRW Inc. (Lyndhurst, OH) |
Diversified manufacturer of components for aerospace, defense and automotive markets. |
Co-Manager: $500,000,000 senior notes offering |
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Urethane Division (Sterling Heights, MI) of Bankruptcy Estate of Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Manufacturer of urethane door trim panels, package trays, and energy absorption products for the automotive industry. |
Sold to: The Becker Group Inc. (Warren, MI) |
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WI Acquisition Corp. (Canton, OH) |
Manufacturer of diesel engines for military usage. |
Acquired: White Engine Co. (Canton, OH) |
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Wiseco Piston Company, Inc. (Mentor, OH) |
Manufacturer of high performance pistons for automotive, motorcycle, marine racing and aftermarket applications. |
Sold to: Dover Diversified, Inc. (New York, NY) |
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Zanxx, Inc. (Avilla, IN) |
Manufacturer of lamp sockets, lighting assemblies and other electrical components for the automotive industry. |
Sold to: Cooper Industries Inc. (Houston, TX) |
