TRANSACTIONS
Extensive experience leading mergers and acquisitions
Technology-Based Business Services
PowerObjects
Largest Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner in North America
Acquired by HCL Technologies (India)
SaaS fuel tax processing software and compliance and reporting services
Acquired by Ceridian Corporation
Best Security
Integrator of security solutions for the retail industry
Acquired by Prosegur (Spain)
Zepol Corporation
Global business intelligence database of multi-national trade
Acquired by Datamyne, Inc.
SaaS-based energy efficiency tools and consultancy for governmental and commercial buildings
Acquired by EYP, Inc., a portfolio company of Long Point Capital
BANKO
First nationwide live database of bankruptcies
Acquired by Dolan Media Company
DCM LLC
First nationwide database of deceased people
Acquired by Norwest Equity Partners
Direct-to-Consumer and Enthusiast
APQS Inc.
Direct-to-consumer, high-end quilting machines for dedicated enthusiasts
Acquired by LFM Capital
DecksDirect.com
The largest eCommerce supplier of higher-end decking materials to consumers
Acquired by Harbour Group
Leading content provider and marketplace for saltwater aquarium enthusiasts
Acquired by Bertram Capital Management
Largest source for used, re-manufactured agricultural equipment parts sold through stores and eCommerce
Acquired by Kinderhook Industries
FourCubed Management
Affiliate marketing to online sports gambling market in Eastern Europe
Acquired by SharpLink Gaming, LTD (NASDAQ: SBET)
The Gold Center
Largest independent distributor of United States government issued commemorative coins, and purchaser of precious metal products from consumers
Acquired by private investors
Niche Manufacturing
Designer and manufacturer of innovative furniture for the education markets
Acquired by Steelcase Corporation (NYSE: SCC)
MarineTech
Designer of after-market marine products for the recreational boating industry
Acquired by CMP Group (British Columbia), a unit of Ironbridge Equity Partners (Toronto)
Oxbo International, Inc.
Manufacturer of branded, niche harvesting equipment (fruits and nuts)
Acquired by Ploeger Agro BV (Netherlands)
Pride Engineering, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of proprietary tooling for the can-making industry
Acquired by May River Capital
Edmeyer, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of packaging systems for the dairy industry
Acquired by Thiele Technologies, Inc., a privately-owned manufacturer of packaging equipment
Circuit Check, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of test fixtures and equipment for electronic product manufacturing industries
Acquired by Tonka Bay Equity Partners, LLC
Custom Rock Formliner
Designer and manufacturer of forms for decorative facades and finishes for the building, bridge and road construction markets
Acquired by private investor
Industrial & Commercial Services
Pentagon Technologies, Inc.
Leading provider of mission-critical manufacturing support services, contamination detection, and protection products to the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, microelectronic and solar industries
Acquired by private investors
Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Applicator of technical coatings on semiconductor equipment parts
Acquired by Pioneer Metal Finishing
Leading provider of turbine rebuild and repair services to the wind industry
Acquired by The Riverside Companies
Merrill Corporation, Real Estate Franchise Business
On-demand printing for professional service firms
Acquired by Xpressdocs (HarbourVest Partners and Polaris Venture Partners)
Trient Technologies
Converter of thin films and other technical materials for automotive, medical and other OEM and aftermarket products
Acquired by EIS, Inc.
RT Dygert International, Inc.
Distributor and fabricator of technical rubber and plastic products to multiple OEM markets
Acquired by Diploma PLC (U.K.)
Motion Tech Automation Services
Distributor of motion control and electro-mechanical products and services to industrial and commercial markets
Acquired by Cardinal Equity Partners
Cherne Contracting Corporation
Innovative union contractor in energy and power industries
Acquired by Kiewit Corporation
Lakehead Constructors, Inc.
Heavy maintenance and turnaround services to the steel and power industries
Acquired by management and investors
Medical Product Manufacturing & Healthcare Services
Emerald Medical Services
Singapore-based engineer and manufacturer of complex medical catheters
Acquired by IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN)
Via Biomedical
Manufacturer of specialty catheters
Acquired by W.C. Heraeus GmbH
Top Tool, Inc.
Contract manufacturer of components for medical product OEMs
Acquired by Cirtec Medical Corp.
CarTika Medical, Inc.
Manufacturer of catheters and other medical delivery products
Acquired by Teleflex Medical OEM (NYSE: TFX)
Inlet Medical, Inc.
Proprietary laparoscopic surgical tools
Acquired by Cooper Surgical, Inc. (NYSE: COO)
Vadnais Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer of highly engineered micro coils
Acquired by W.C. Heraeus GmbH
Technical Services for Electronics, Inc.
Designer and assembler of connection products for medical product OEMs
Acquired by Pfingsten Partners
Unit of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.
Contract manufacturer of medical product components
Acquired by W.C. Heraeus GmbH
BIOMEC Cardiovascular
Designer and manufacturer of complex leads
Acquired by Enpath Medical Inc.
Portable X-Ray and EKG, Inc.
Mobile medical imaging services
Acquired by Otter Tail Corporation (NASDAQ: OTTR)
Franklin Partners Inc.
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