| Client/Company |
Business |
Transaction |
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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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ATS Industrial Supply Subsidiary (Salt Lake City, UT) of Kennametal Corporation (Latrobe, PA) |
Independently managed distributor of branded metalworking consumables and related products to industrial manufacturers |
Sold to: Leveraged Buyout Investing Management (Salt Lake City, UT) |
|
Bindley Western Industries, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) |
Pharmaceutical distribution and services company |
$65,000,000 offering of convertible subordinated debentures |
|
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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Cory Orchard & Turf Division Subsidiary (Indianapolis, IN), of Chemitrol Chemical Co. (Fremont, OH) |
Distributor of fertilizers and other agricultural and turf products |
Sold to: Terra International Inc. (Louisville, KY) |
|
Hoosier Wire Inc. (Kendallville, IN) |
Drawing, stranding, bunching and PVC Insulating, and distributing of wire at five plants in Indiana. |
Sold to: International Wire Group, Inc. (St. Louis, MO), a portfolio company of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst(Dallas, TX) |
|
L.L./Jiroch and J.F. Walker subsidiaries of Spartan Stores Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI) |
Distributor of products to convenience stores |
Sold to: The H.T. Hackney Co. (Knoxville, 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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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) |
|
Myers Industries, Inc. (Akron, OH) |
Manufacturer of polymer products for various markets and leading distributor of tools and supplies for the undervehicle repair industry |
$100,000,000 placement of senior notes |
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North Star and A. City Van Co. Subsidiaries (Milwaukee, WI), of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corporation (Chicago, IL) |
Companies involved in residential and commercial moving and storage. |
Sold to: Barrett Moving & Storage Co. (Milwaukee, WI) |
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.
(Cleveland, OH)
|
Diversified manufacturer and distributor. |
Financial advisory services
|
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Pioneer-Standard Electronics (Cleveland, OH) |
Distributor of computer systems and electronic components |
$44,850,000 follow-on offering of common stock |
|
Sharon Fastener Company Division (Milford, MA) of American Consumer Products Inc. (Solon, OH) |
Distributor of fasteners to hardware retailers |
Sold to: Pawtucket Fasteners, LP (Pawtucket, RI) |
|
Spring Arbor Distributors (Belleville, MI) |
Distributor of Christian books |
Sold to: Ingram Industries, Inc.(Nashville, TN) |
|
Strong Tool Co. Subdisiary (Cleveland, OH) of Kennametal Corporation (Latrobe, PA) |
Independently managed distributor of branded metalworking consumables and related products to industrial manufacturers |
Sold to: Mr. Cedric Beckett (Detroit, MI) |
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)
|
|
United Magazine Company (Columbus, OH) |
Regional distributor of books and magazines |
$38,000,000 arrangement of senior secured bank facilities |
|
United Magazine Company (Columbus, OH) |
Regional distributor of books and magazines |
$38,000,000 arrangement of senior secured bank facilities |
|
Veteran Supply Company, Inc. Subsidiary (Chicago, IL) of Bankruptcy Estate of Grabill Corporation (Chicago, IL) |
Wholesaler and retailer of restaurant supplies |
Sold to: Mr. Leslie Barnard (Chicago, IL) |
|
Volume Services America Holdings d/b/a Centerplate (Spartanburg, NC) |
Leading provider of food, catering, merchandise, design and facility management services for sports and entertainment venues |
$300,000,000 initial public offering of Income Deposit Securities |
