| Client/Company |
Business |
Transaction |
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1-800 CONTACTS, Inc. (Draper, UT) |
Direct marketer and manufacturer of contact lenses |
$27,500,000 initial public offering of common stock. |
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AbilityOne Division (Grand Rapids, MI) Bissel Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) |
Manufacturer and marketer of physical rehabilitation products |
Sold to: Banc One Equity Capital (Chicago, IL) |
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Addison Products Company and WeatherKing Corporation (Addison, MI) |
Manufacturers and marketers of residential unitary heating and cooling equipment |
Sold to: Rheem Manufacturing (New York, NY) Subsidiary of Paloma Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) |
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American Consumer Products, Inc. (Salem, OH) |
Distributor of keys, knives, gloves and house numbers to hardware retailers |
Sold to: Vista 2000, Inc. (Roswell, GA) |
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American Greetings Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Designer, manufacturer, marketer and retailer of seasonal and everyday greeting cards and other social expression products |
$150,000,000 placement of senior convertible notes |
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American Greetings Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Designer, manufacturer, marketer and retailer of seasonal and everyday greeting cards and other social expression products |
$260,000,000 placement of senior subordinated debt |
Anomatic Corporation
(Newark, OH)
|
Provider of high-volume anodized aluminum packaging components and custom decorative assemblies to global cosmetics packaging companies. |
Recapitalization by Brookstone Partners
(New York, NY)
|
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Artesian Plumbing Products, Inc. (Mansfield, OH) |
Manufacturer and retailer of china, plastic and faux-marble plumbing products |
Sold to: Crane/Fiat Ltd. (Evanston, IL) |
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ATA, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Leading charter airline |
$50,400,000 initial public offering of common stock |
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Bankruptcy Estate of Sanymetal (Vanceburg, KY) |
Manufacturer of decorative injection plastic and plastic-laminated toilet and shower partitions |
Sold to: Crane/Fiat Ltd. (Evanston, IL) |
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Brass Eagle Inc. (Bentonville, AR) |
Manufacturer, marketer and distributor of paintball and extreme sports products |
$28,778,750 initial public offering of common stock |
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Broilmaster Inc. Subdisiary (Florence, AL) of Martin Industries, Inc. (Huntsville, AL) |
Manufacturer of premium barbecue grills |
Sold to: Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. (Belleville, IL) |
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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 |
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Cal-Van Tools Division (Fremont, OH) of Chemitrol Chemical Co. (Fremont, OH) |
Manufacturer and wholesaler of custom automotive tools |
Sold to: Horizon Tools, Inc. (Houston, TX) |
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Civic Communications (Jackson, MS) |
Television broadcaster |
$25,000,000 placement of convertible preferred stock |
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Cleveland Indians Baseball Company (Cleveland, OH) |
Professional baseball team |
$60,000,000 initial public offering of common stock |
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Cleveland Indians Baseball Company (Cleveland, OH) |
Professional baseball team |
Sold to: Lawrence Dolan & Family Trusts (Chardon, OH) |
|
Coyne Kangesser Parking Inc. (Cleveland, OH) |
Leading regional independent parking concern. |
Sold to: American Building Maintenance Services, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) |
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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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Detroit Armor Co., Inc. Subsidiary (Schaumberg, IL), of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corp. (Chicago, IL) |
Designer and fabricator of piston and rifle target equipment |
Sold to: Chicol Equities Co. (Elkhart, IN) |
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Earthrite Products Line of Magic American Corporation (Beachwood, OH) |
Formulator and marketer of environmentally safe household cleaning products. |
Sold to John A. Benckiser GmbH (Ludwigshafen, Germany) |
ESSCO Corporation
(Valley View, OH)
|
Distributor of vacuum cleaners and repair parts to independent vacuum dealers |
Sold to: MCM Capital
Partners, L.P.
(Beachwood, OH) |
|
Flexible Flyer Company Division (West Point, MS) of Par Industries, Inc. (Medina, OH) |
Manufacturer of toys including hobby horses, swing sets and sleds |
Sold to: Roadmaster Industries, Inc. (Englewood, CO) |
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Group Dekko, consisting of Pent Technologies, Inc. and Dekko Technologies, Inc. (Kendallville, IN) |
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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Keystone RV Company (Elkhart, IN) |
Marketer and manufacturer of towable RV products. |
Recapitalization via: Summit Partners (Boston, MA) |
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Kinder Manufacturing Corp. Subsidiary (Elkhart, IN), of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corporation (Chicago, IL) |
Manufacturer and marketer of mattresses and upholstered furniture |
Sold to: Oakbrook Manufacturing Inc. (Elkhart, IN) |
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L.L. Bean, Inc. (Freeport, ME) |
Direct marketer of outdoor and leisure apparel and accessories via catalogues and website |
$50,000,000 placement of senior notes |
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Logo Athletic, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Manufacturer of licensed athletic apparel |
$43,000,000 placement of private equity |
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Logo Athletic, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Manufacturer of licensed athletic apparel |
$95,000,000 arrangement of senior bank financing |
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Major Video Concepts Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) a subsidiary of LDI Ltd. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Distributor of video tapes and video games to independent and chain video rental stores |
Sold to: Ingram Entertainment, Inc. (La Vergne, TN) |
Manufacturing and Distribution Operation of LESCO, Inc.
(Cleveland, OH)
|
Manufacturing and distribution operation of largest provider of products for professional turf care segment of green industry. |
Sold to: Platinum Equity Partners, LLC
(Beverly Hills, CA)
|
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Midway Cap Co. Subsidiary (Chicago, IL) of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corporation (Chicago, IL) |
Custom sewing company specializing in caps and uniform headgear |
Sold to: S&S Acquisition Co., Inc. (Chicago, IL) |
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Nina Mason Pulliam Trust (Indianapolis, IN) |
Single largest shareholder of CNI, Inc., a leading publisher of newspapers |
Fairness Opinion |
|
Ohio Bar Review, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) |
Provider of Ohio Bar training review courses. |
Sold to: Harcourt General, Inc. (Chestnut Hill, MA) |
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Plantronics, Inc. (Santa Cruz, CA) |
Leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of communication headsets |
$88,750,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
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Plantronics, Inc. (Santa Cruz, CA) |
Leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of communication headsets |
$104,075,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
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Progressive Furniture, Inc. (Swanton, OH) |
Leading manufacturer, importer and marketer of promotionally to moderately priced household wood furniture |
Sold to: Sauder Woodworking Company (Archbold, OH) |
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Rockford Corporation (Tempe, AZ) |
Designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-performance mobile, professional and home audio systems |
$46,000,000 initial public offering of common stock |
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Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. (Glenwillow, OH) |
Manufacturer and marketer of handheld and upright floor cleaners and replacement parts |
Strategic advisory services. |
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RPM Corporation (Medina, OH) |
Manufacturer of paints, sealants and other products for consumer use. |
$163,875,000 follow-on offering of common stock. |
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Schwab Acquisition Group (Lafayette, IN) |
Manufacturer and marketer of insulated filing cabinets and fire resistant safes |
Acquired: Schwab Safe Co., Inc. (Lafayette, IN) |
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Signature Inns, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Owner and operator of hotels |
Sold to: Jameson Inns, Inc. (Nashville, TN) |
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SMED International (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) |
Leading manufacturer of modular office furniture |
$35,150,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
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Steelcase Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) |
Designer and manufacturer of office furniture |
Financial Advisor to certain shareholders in connection with initial public offering |
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Stegemeyer Screw Corp. & National Screw Corp. Subsidiaries (Chicago, IL) of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corporation (Chicago, IL) |
Manufacturers and distributors of fasteners |
Sold to: Quality Screw Company (Bensonville, IL) |
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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) |
|
Team Rental Group, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Car and truck rental company. |
$52,000,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
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TeleZapper Product Line of Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. (Glenwillow, OH) |
Anti-telemarketing product line |
Licensed to: VTech Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong, China) |
The Astrup Company
(Cleveland, OH)
|
Leading distributor of fabric, hardware and trimmings to the awning, marine and casual furniture industries |
Sold to: Glen Raven
(Burlington, NC)
|
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The Gibson-Homans Company (Twinsburg, OH) |
Leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and coatings for building construction and maintenance |
Sold to: Gardner Asphalt (Tampa, FL) |
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Wabash Valley Manufacturing Inc. (Wabash, IN) |
Leading designer and manufacturer of plastisol coated furniture and site amenity products |
Sold to: WinsLoew Furniture, Inc. (Pompano Beach, FL) a portfolio company of Trivest Partners, L.P. (Miami, FL) |
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Zaring Homes Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Developer and builder of residential homes. |
$27,000,000 initial public offering of common stock. |
