The transactions listed below include certain transactions executed by the partners of Fidus prior to forming the firm.
| Advanced Accessory Systems, Inc. |
Supplier of roof racks and towing systems for the automotive OEM market and the automotive aftermarket. |
JP Morgan Partners |
Sellside |
Castle Harlan |
| Advantage International Holdings, Inc. |
One of the top two companies worldwide in athlete management, corporate sponsorship consulting, and event management and representation (primarily sports events). |
Private |
Sellside |
Interpublic Group |
| AeroTurbine, Inc. |
US-based aircraft and engine leasing, trading and parts sales company. |
Private |
Sellside |
AERCap / Cerberus |
| AIMCOR Minerals Division |
Miner and distributor of various industrial minerals (primarily southern bentonite and olivine) for use by the U.S. foundry industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
Unimin Corp. |
| Aircraft Products Company |
Manufacturer of galley structures and food service equipment for the worldwide commercial aircraft industry. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
BE Avionics, Inc. |
| Akron Standard |
Manufacturer of precision testing equipment for the worldwide tire, wheel, and auto industries. |
Eagle-Picher Industries |
Divestiture |
Illinois Tool Works Inc. |
| Allied Capital Corp. Commercial Real Estate Business |
Commercial real estate finance company and portfolio. |
Allied Capital Corporation |
Sellside |
CW Capital / Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec |
| American Academic Suppliers, Inc. |
Leading distributor of school supplies. |
Pfingsten Partners |
Sellside |
U.S. Office Products |
| American Candy Company (A) |
Manufacturer of assorted soft candy. |
Pinkerton Group Inc. |
Divestiture |
Farley Candy Company |
| American Candy Company (B) |
Manufacturer of assorted hard candy. |
Pinkerton Group Inc. |
Divestiture |
ACC Acquisition Company |
| American Engineered Components |
Manufacturer of highly engineered metal stamped components. |
Harding Group |
Sellside |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison |
| American Metal Products |
Manufacturer of air distribution and HVAC products primarily for the residential housing market. |
Masco Corporation |
Divestiture |
Tomkins plc |
| AMS Holdings, Inc. |
Distributor of building products to the commercial and residential markets. |
Quad-C Management, Inc. |
Sellside |
Allied Building Products Corp./CRH plc |
| AMTROL, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of water system tanks and accessories, disposable gas containers, water heaters, and other commercial products. |
Private |
Financing |
|
| Ansco & Associates, Inc. |
Provider of construction services, principally setting and anchoring telephone poles and laying underground cable, to telephone companies. |
Private |
Sellside |
Dycom Industries, Inc. |
| APP Pharmaceuticals |
Leading manufacturer of generic injectable pharmaceutical products. |
Abraxis Bioscience, Inc. |
Spin-off |
|
| Arcade, Inc. |
Manufacturer of scent and tactile sampling products (primarily to the fragrance/cosmetics industry) based on micro-encapsulation technology. |
Liberty Capital Partners |
Sellside |
DLJ Merchant Banking |
| Ashta Chemicals |
Intermediate producer of various potassium-based chemical products. |
GE Capital Corporation |
Sellside |
Management |
| Atco Products, Inc. |
Manufacturer of air-conditioning parts for the automotive aftermarket. |
Winter Park Capital Company |
Sellside |
Cortec Group |
| Beckley-Cardy, Inc. |
Largest national distributor of educational equipment, instructional materials, and supplies to the primary, secondary, and early learning educational markets in the U.S. |
Advanstar Communications, Inc. / Goldman Sachs |
Divestiture |
Butler Capital |
| Bellefonte Lime Company and GenLime Group LP |
Manufactures specialty lime products for a variety of industries. GenLime produces aggregate lime for the construction and industrial markets. |
Allied Capital Corp. / PNC Equity |
Sellside |
Management |
| Bisys, Inc. - Insurance & Retirement Services |
Provider of insurance wholesale brokerage and back-office outsourcing services to the financial services industry. |
J.C. Flowers & Co. |
Buyside |
|
| Blue Ox Industries, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer and distributor of trusses and wall panels for residential construction. |
Private |
Sellside |
Stock Building Supply, Inc. / Wolseley plc |
| BMK Acquisition, Inc. |
Leading full-service wholesaler of general merchandise to supermarkets in southern California. |
Oak Hill Partners |
Sellside |
Mercury Capital, Inc. |
| Border Foods, Inc. |
Provider of ingredients and packaged food products to the Mexican food industry. |
Capital Partners |
Sellside |
Swander Pace Capital |
| Brass Eagle |
Designer and manufacturer of paintball products. |
Brass Eagle / Charter Oak Capital Partners |
Sellside |
K2, Inc. |
| Brazil Air Partners, Ltd. |
Investment entity formed by a consortium of private investors to acquire a minority stake in BRA Transportes Aéreos S.A., a Brazilian low-fare airline. |
Private |
Advisory |
|
| Burke Industries, Inc. |
Manufactures engineered elastomeric aerospace components, commercial rubber flooring products, and automotive/industrial hose products. |
CHF Capital Partners |
Sellside |
J.F. Lehman & Co. |
| Calumet Coach Company |
Manufacturer of specialized mobile coaches for medical diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical uses. |
Bain Capital |
Sellside |
Merrill Lynch Interfunding |
| Camber Corp. |
Provides IT, training, engineering, and decision support services to the Department of Defense. |
New Mountain Capital |
Buyside |
|
| Capital Automotive REIT |
US real estate investment trust. |
Capital Automotive REIT |
Advisory |
DRA Advisors, LLC |
| CCC Information Services Group, Inc. |
Provider of advanced software, communications systems, and Internet and wireless-enabled technology to the auto claims and collision repair industries. |
Investcorp International, Inc. |
Buyside |
|
| Cherokee Sanford Group, LLC |
Leading manufacturer and distributor of bricks. |
RSTW Partners / Cherokee Investment Partners |
Sellside |
General Shale Products / Wienerberger AG |
| CII Technologies Inc. |
Manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical components, such as relays and solenoids. |
Stonebridge Partners |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Claremont Restaurant Group |
Owner and operator of restaurant chains (Sagebrush Steakhouse and Western Steer). |
Fresh Foods |
Divestiture |
Carousel Capital |
| Clayton Group, Inc. |
Distributor of waterworks, wastewater, and storm drainage materials. |
Private |
Sellside |
Sequoia Associates |
| Colony Hardware Supply Company, Inc. |
Distributor of tools, supplies, and safety equipment to non-residential construction contractors. |
Private |
Sellside |
AEA Investors |
| Columbia Equity Trust, Inc. |
US-based real estate investment trust. |
Columbia Equity Trust, Inc. |
Sellside |
JPMorgan Asset Management |
| Community Coffee Co. |
Regional producer and marketer of gourmet coffee. |
Private |
Advisory |
|
| Compression Polymers Holdings LLC (A) |
Leading manufacturer of engineered plastic products for the building materials and industrial markets, including Azek® trimboards. |
Whitney & Co. / Clearview Capital |
Financing |
|
| Compression Polymers Holdings LLC (B) |
Leading manufacturer of engineered plastic products for the building materials and industrial markets, including Azek® trimboards. |
Whitney & Co. / Clearview Capital |
Sellside |
AEA Investors |
| Conbraco Industries, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of a comprehensive line of ball valves and complementary flow control products. |
Private |
Sellside |
Management |
| CONTECH Construction Products, Inc. (A) |
Manufacturer and distributor of engineered products for the site construction industry, specializing in drainage, stormwater, bridge, and earth stabilization solutions. |
Butler Capital Corporation |
Financing |
|
| CONTECH Construction Products, Inc. (B) |
Manufacturer and distributor of engineered products for the site construction industry, specializing in drainage, stormwater, bridge, and earth stabilization solutions. |
Apax Partners |
Buyside |
|
| Corrflex Graphics |
Manufacturer of temporary point-of-purchase displays. |
Allied Capital Corp. |
Sellside |
Sunoco Products |
| Cotter Group |
Sports marketing firm servicing the motor sports industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
SFX Entertainment |
| Cressona Aluminum |
Leading independent aluminum extruder. |
Private |
Sellside |
Alumax, Inc. |
| Dana Kepner Company |
Distributor of waterworks products. |
Private |
Advisory |
|
| DecisionQuest |
Outsource provider of litigation support and other services for law firms. |
Bowne & Co. |
Buyside |
|
| Dines Industrial Group |
Manufacturer of components for heavy truck and trailer segment. |
Nautic Partners |
Sellside |
Tuthill Corp. |
| Directed Electronics |
Provider of consumer electronics for the automotive aftermarket. |
Trivest Inc. |
Financing |
|
| Disguise Inc. |
Manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories. |
Private |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Durand Forms, Inc. / Shelter Systems Corporation |
Manufacturer of concrete forming systems and engineered trusses for residential construction. |
Max Capital |
Sellside |
Watermill Ventures |
| Dynapower / Stratopower |
Manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, and systems for aerospace and industrial applications. |
General Signal Corp. |
Divestiture |
Trinova Corp. / Vickers, Inc. |
| Earth Color Group, Inc. |
Full-service commercial printer. |
Development Capital |
Sellside |
Monitor Clipper Partners |
| EarthColor, Inc. |
Full-service commercial printer. |
Monitor Clipper Partners |
Sellside |
Allied Capital Corp. |
| Ellison Extrusion Systems / Ellison Windows & Doors |
Manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors. |
Private |
Sellside |
The Atrium Companies |
| Emb-Tex Corp. |
Fully integrated manufacturer of embroideries in the U.S. |
Private |
Sellside |
Chebegue |
| Encompass Lighting Group
|
Designer and manufacturer of branded low-voltage residential and commercial lighting fixtures. |
Harbour Group |
Sellside |
Quality Home Brands /
Quad-C |
| Environmental Air Control |
Manufacturer of consumer / industrial air purification equipment. |
Allied Capital Corp. |
Sellside |
Honeywell, Inc. / Donaldson Company |
| Federated Lithographers-Printers Holding Company |
Printer of books and maps. |
Nautic Partners |
Sellside |
Quebecor American / Quebecor, Inc. |
| Flavor House, Inc. |
Largest private label snack nut processor and marketer in the U.S. |
Capital Partners |
Sellside |
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. |
| Fluidrive, Inc. (A) |
Leading manufacturer of steerable hydraulic drive axle systems and air suspensions for agricultural and industrial markets. |
Metapoint Partners |
Sellside |
Rutledge & Company |
| Fluidrive, Inc. (B) |
Leading manufacturer of steerable hydraulic drive axle systems and air suspensions for agricultural and industrial markets. |
Rutledge & Company |
Sellside |
Tuthill Corp. |
| General Aluminum Company |
Manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows for single- and multi-family homes. |
Private |
Sellside |
MI Home Products, Inc. |
| Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. |
Leading marketer and producer of branded infant and toddler apparel and related products. |
Citicorp Venture Capital |
Sellside |
Kellwood Company |
| Grand Slam Sports |
Sports marketing firm. |
Private |
Sellside |
SFX Entertainment |
| Greater Providence Deposit Corp. |
Community bank in Rhode Island. |
Greater Providence Deposit Corp. |
Advisory |
|
| GS Roofing Products Company, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of roofing products in the U.S. |
Private |
Sellside |
St. Gobain / CertainTeed Corp. |
| Hearth Services Inc. (American Fireplace Company / Allied Group) |
Largest national distributor and installer of hearth products. |
Private |
Sellside |
HNI Corporation |
| Heat, Inc. |
Manufacturer of vinyl windows for the new construction and repair/remodel sectors. |
H.I.G. Capital Management |
Sellside |
The Atrium Companies |
| Humphreys, Inc. |
Manufacturer and marketer of belts and personal leather goods. |
Kelso & Company |
Sellside |
Randa Corp. |
| i2, Inc. |
Provider of visual investigate analysis software and services to law enforcement, defense, and intelligence clients. |
Choicepoint, Inc. |
Divestiture |
Silver Lake Partners |
| Inframetrics, Inc. |
Manufacturer of thermal-imaging cameras used in aerospace and defense and law enforcement. |
Advent International |
Sellside |
FLIR Systems, Inc. |
| Integrated Aerospace, Inc. |
Manufacturer of landing gear and external fuel tanks. |
Brockway Moran & Partners |
Sellside |
Smiths Group plc |
| Integrated Defense Technologies, Inc. |
Developer and manufacturer of electronics and technology products to the defense and intelligence industries. |
DRS Technologies, Inc. |
Buyside |
|
| Jakel |
Producer of electric motors and metal stampings for the appliance and other related industries. |
Howard Industries |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| John J. McMullen Associates |
Provider of naval architecture and marine engineering services to US and international navies. |
Private |
Sellside |
Alion Science and Technology Corporation |
| Johnson Controls - Engineered Plastics Division |
Manufacturer of injection molded and blow molded plastic parts and subassemblies for automotive OEMs. |
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Divestiture |
Carlisle Companies |
| Johnson Controls - Megatech Engineering, Inc. |
A full-service design, product engineering, and development company for automotive OEMs. |
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Divestiture |
MSX International, Inc. |
| Johnson Controls - N.A. Injection Molding Operations |
Manufacturer of automotive exterior and interior injection molded components. |
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Divestiture |
Becker Ventures, LLC. |
| Johnstown Wire Technologies, Inc. |
Manufacturer of drawn steel wire for automotive, building products, and industrial applications. |
TMB Industries |
Sellside |
Dubin Clark & Company |
| Julius Koch USA, Inc. |
Manufacturer of cord and ladder tape used in window blinds and shades. |
Metapoint Partners |
Sellside |
Allied Capital Corp. and Management |
| Juno Lighting, Inc. (A) |
Leading manufacturer of branded residential and commercial lighting fixtures. |
Fremont Partners |
Financing |
|
| Juno Lighting, Inc. (B) |
Leading manufacturer of branded residential and commercial lighting fixtures. |
Fremont Partners |
Sellside |
Schneider Electric SA |
| Kinney Vacuum Company |
Manufacturer and marketer of rotary piston and liquid ring vacuum pumps. |
General Signal Corp. |
Divestiture |
Tuthill Corp. |
| Kohler Co. |
Leading manufacturer of branded kitchen and bath products. |
Private |
Financing |
|
| Lafarge Corporation Asphalt and Paving Division |
Maryland-based asphalt and paving operation. |
Lafarge Corporation |
Divestiture |
Various |
| Lakeland Tours, Inc. |
One of the nation's largest youth educational travel specialists. |
Private |
Sellside |
First Union Capital Partners |
| Lear Siegler - Beauti-Glide |
Manufacturer of steel bed frames and other related products such as rollaway beds and crib frames. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. |
| Lear Siegler - Jennings Corp. |
Manufacturer of vacuum capacitors and contactors. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Joslyn Corp. |
| Lear Siegler - Measurement Controls Corp. |
Manufacturer of test control systems. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Bowthorpe plc |
| Lear Siegler - No-Sag |
One of the nation's largest manufacturers of springs, formed wire, formed metal, and polyurethane foam products for the furniture, bedding, and automotive industries. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. |
| Lear Siegler - RWM Casters Corp. |
Manufacturer of casters and wheels used in industrial applications such as materials handling equipment. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Staunton Capital |
| Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Vinyl Siding Division |
Manufacturer of vinyl siding. |
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation |
Divestiture |
KP Building Products Inc. / Kaycan Ltd. |
| Loveshaw Corp. |
Manufacturer of packaging and ink-jet coding equipment for corrugated container applications. |
Berkshire Partners |
Sellside |
Illinois Tool Works Inc. |
| M&M Markets |
Regional supermarket chain based in Savannah, Georgia. |
Kroger, Co. |
Buyside |
|
| M. A. Hanna - CIMCO Molding Division |
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts for a variety of industries. |
M. A. Hanna Company |
Divestiture |
Berkshire Partners / InteSys Technologies, Inc. |
| MACTEC, Inc. |
Engineering firm providing services to major environmental and infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. |
CHB Capital Partners / Cherokee Investment Partners |
Sellside |
Nautic Partners / Wachovia Capital Partners |
| Madison Research Corporation |
Provider of engineering and IT services to the Department of Defense. |
Private |
Sellside |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. |
| Master Protection Corp. |
Full-service provider of fire protection equipment and systems. |
Olympus Partners / Interlaken Capital |
Financing |
|
| Masterview Window Company, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of aluminum residential windows and doors in the Southwest. |
Publicker Industries |
Divestiture |
BancBoston Ventures |
| Mayfield / Swain Building Supply |
Distributor of lumber, windows, doors, hardware, and insulation to the homebuilding industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
JLL Partners / Builders FirstSource, Inc. |
| Metal Powder Products Company |
Manufacturer of precision powdered metal components for OEMs. |
Private |
Sellside |
Charter Oak Partners |
| Mitchell Distributing Company |
One of the largest distributors of Komatsu and Ingersoll Rand earthmoving, construction, and mining products in the U.S. |
Private |
Sellside |
Blackwood Hodge PLC |
| Mitsubishi - Atlanta Precision Molding |
Manufacturer of high precision, optical quality plastic injection molded jewel cases for the music industry. |
Mitsubishi Corp. |
Divestiture |
Palladium Equity Partners |
| Mitsubishi - Europe Precision Molding |
Manufacturer of high precision, optical quality plastic injection molded jewel cases for the music industry. |
Mitsubishi Corp. |
Divestiture |
Palladium Equity Partners |
| MJD Communications, Inc. |
RLEC/CLEC. |
Kelso & Company / Carousel Capital |
Financing |
|
| Morgan Products Ltd. |
Largest U.S. distributor of windows and millwork. |
Morgan Products Ltd. |
Sellside |
Andersen Windows, Inc. |
| Morton Metalcraft Co. |
Producer of sheet metal components for agricultural equipment manufacturers. |
Private |
Sellside |
Three Cities Research / MLX Corp. |
| National Gypsum Company |
Fully integrated manufacturer and supplier of gypsum wallboard and other building products. |
Private |
Financing |
|
| National Metalwares, Inc. |
Manufacturer of high-quality finished steel tubular components for diversified OEMs. |
Varlen Corp. |
Divestiture |
LaSalle Capital Group |
| National Picture & Frame Co. |
Manufacturer of picture frames and framed art. |
National Picture & Frame Co. / Code Hennessy & Simmons |
Sellside |
Colonnade Capital |
| Nationwide Homes, Inc. |
Manufacturer of custom-built modular homes. |
Private |
Sellside |
Harbert Management Corporation |
| NEP Broadcasting, LLC |
National provider of outsourced media services and broadcast facilities for the delivery of live sports and entertainment events. |
Wachovia Capital Partners |
Sellside |
Apax Partners / Spectrum Equity Investors |
| Nice Pak |
Manufacturer of wipes for the consumer and health care markets. |
Private |
Advisory |
|
| Norcraft Companies, LLC (A) |
Leading manufacturer of stock and semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinets. |
Goense Bounds & Partners / Pfingsten Partners |
Sellside |
Apax Partners / Trimaran Capital Partners |
| Norcraft Companies, LLC (B) |
Leading manufacturer of stock and semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinets. |
Apax Partners / Trimaran Capital Partners |
Financing |
|
| Oriel Instruments |
Manufacturer of electro-optical instruments including mass spectrometers, monochromators, and light sources. |
DeMuth, Folger & Wetherill |
Sellside |
ThermoVision |
| Path Lab Holdings, Inc. |
Leading, fully integrated provider of clinical laboratory services for hospitals, physicians, and nursing homes. |
Madison Dearborn Partners |
Sellside |
Laboratory Corporation of America |
| Peebles, Inc. |
Leading retailer of branded products and apparel in small and mid-sized markets. |
Kelso & Company |
Sellside |
Stage Stores, Inc. |
| Petro Stopping Centers L.P. |
One of the largest operators of full-service truck stops with a national network of 50 facilities in 29 states. |
Chartwell Investments |
Advisory |
|
| Pierre Foods, Inc. |
Manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, differentiated processed food solutions, focusing on formed, pre-cooked protein products, and handheld convenience sandwiches. |
Private |
Sellside |
Madison Dearborn Partners |
| Pleasants Hardware Company |
The leading wholesale distributor and custom fabricator of metal doors and frames, residential and commercial hardware, and miscellaneous building accessories. |
Private |
Sellside |
Key Equity Capital |
| Popular Club Plan, Inc. |
Discount catalog retailer of general merchandise. |
J. Crew Group, Inc. / Texas Pacific Group |
Divestiture |
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. |
| Precise Technology, Inc. (A) |
Full-service custom injection molder serving the personal care, healthcare, consumer packaging, and food and beverage markets. |
Mentmore Holdings |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Precise Technology, Inc. (B) |
Full-service custom injection molder serving the personal care, healthcare, consumer packaging, and food and beverage markets. |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
Financing |
|
| Precise Technology, Inc. (C) |
Full-service custom injection molder serving the personal care, healthcare, consumer packaging, and food and beverage markets. |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
Sellside |
Rexam plc |
| Precision Scientific, Inc. |
Manufacturer of constant temperature laboratory equipment. |
Varlen Corp. |
Divestiture |
Jouan S.A., Inc. |
| ProCell Decking Systems |
Leading manufacturer of synthetic decking. |
CPG International / AEA Investors |
Buyside |
|
| Project Exchange |
Advisory assignment related to the potential sale of a qualified intermediary. |
|
Advisory |
|
| Property Insight, LLC |
Provider of property information, documents and images and related services to title insurers. |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. |
Advisory |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. |
| PTC Aerospace, Inc. |
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft seating products. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
BE Avionics, Inc. |
| Public Safety Equipment Co. |
Distributor of law enforcement equipment. |
Davidson Supply |
Divestiture |
Management |
| Q Clubs, Inc. |
Chain of high-end health clubs. |
Wachovia Capital Partners |
Sellside |
Fitness Holdings, Inc. |
| Rath Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
Manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel tubes for food, petrochemical, and other industries. |
Dubin Clark & Company |
Sellside |
Liberty Capital Partners |
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers |
Operator and franchisor of a casual dining restaurant chain. |
Quad-C Management, Inc. |
Financing |
|
| Refined Sugars, Inc. |
A producer, packager, and distributor of branded and private label sugar. |
Onex Corp. |
Sellside |
Florida Crystals / Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of FL |
| Revco Scientific, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of durable laboratory equipment for end-users in the clinical and research laboratory markets. |
TCW Capital |
Sellside |
General Signal Corp. |
| Richard Young Journal Inc. |
Distributor of computer supplies. |
Private |
Sellside |
The Hillman Company |
| Rock-Tenn Company Plastic Packaging Division |
Manufacturer of custom thermoformed plastic packaging and extruded plastic roll stock for the food and consumer markets. |
Rock-Tenn Company |
Divestiture |
Pactiv Corporation |
| S & S Industries, Inc. |
Manufacturer of formed wire components for brassieres and women's swimsuits. |
Private |
Sellside |
Cortec Group |
| Service Partners, LLC |
Largest distributor of residential fiberglass insulation in North America and a leading multi-branch insulation installer. |
Quad-C |
Sellside |
Monitor Clipper Partners |
| Shape Inc. |
Plastic injection molder, manufacturing audio and video cassettes, compact disc cases, and computer data storage products. |
Prudential Equity Investors / GTCR |
Sellside |
Sterling Ventures / Oak Investment Partners |
| SI International, Inc. |
Provider of information technology, outsourcing, and network services and solutions primarily to the federal government. |
SI International, Inc. |
Sellside |
Serco Group, plc |
| Skyline Chili, Inc. |
Regional chain of 135 franchised and company-owned restaurants that specialize in Cincinnati-style chili. Also sells branded grocery products. |
Nautic Partners |
Sellside |
Prudential Capital Partners / Management |
| Sleepmaster, LLC |
Manufacturer and distributor of Serta brand mattresses and box springs. |
Citicorp Venture Capital |
Buyside |
|
| Smith Alarm Systems (A) |
Provider of security systems and monitoring for commercial and residential customers. |
Private |
Sellside |
Citicorp Venture Capital |
| Smith Alarm Systems (B) |
Provider of security systems and monitoring for commercial and residential customers. |
Citicorp Venture Capital |
Sellside |
Ameritech Corp. |
| SMS Industries, Inc. |
Manufacturer of mission-critical pyrotechnic devices for use in aerospace, military, automotive, and other applications. |
Wind Point Partners |
Financing |
|
| Snugli, Inc. |
Manufacturer of infant carriers. |
Private |
Sellside |
Huffy Corp. |
| Southern Film Extruders, Inc. |
Manufactures polyethylene films including sheets and tubes for packaging and industrial applications. |
Private |
Sellside |
Management |
| StarMark, Inc. |
Manufacturer of semi-custom framed kitchen and bath cabinetry. |
Masco Corporation |
Divestiture |
Goense Bounds & Partners / Pfingsten Partners / Norcraft |
| Superior Fireplace Company |
A leading manufacturer of factory-built gas and wood fireplaces and accessories. |
TCW Capital |
Sellside |
Lennox Industries, Inc. |
| SuperShuttle International, Inc. |
Provider of shared-ride airport transportation services. |
Private |
Sellside |
Veolia Transportation, Inc. |
| Technographics Printworld |
Provider of rotogravure printing on paper and other materials for the apparel, home furnishing, manufactured housing, and ready-to-assemble furniture markets. |
Private |
Sellside |
GenCorp, Inc. |
| TeleSciences - C.O. Systems - Wireless Division |
Provider of a software product for wireless billing, business management, and customer care for cellular networks. |
TeleSciences / DeMuth Folger & Terhune |
Divestiture |
E-Plus Mobilfunk GmbH |
| TeleSciences - C.O. Systems - Wireline Division |
Provider of computer controlled telephone traffic, billing, and network analysis systems for major telephone companies and other common carriers. |
TeleSciences / DeMuth Folger & Terhune |
Divestiture |
Securicor Group PLC |
| TeleSciences - Transmissions Systems, Inc. |
Manufacturer of microwave transmission equipment for the worldwide wireless communications industry. |
TeleSciences / DeMuth Folger & Terhune |
Divestiture |
California Microwave, Inc. |
| Tennessee Chemical Company |
Producer of chemicals for the paper industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
Peridot Chemical Co. / Founders Court |
| Textron - Avco Electronics |
Second largest contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
J.M. Huber Corp. |
| Textron - British Sterling |
Producer of men's cologne. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
MEM Company, Inc. |
| Textron - Bryant Grinder Corp. |
Leading manufacturer of computer numerically controlled grinding machines and precision spindle systems. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
DPBG Corp. |
| Textron - Forest City Tool |
Supplier of industrial woodworking tools, such as drilling and cutting tools, to the furniture and millworking industries. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
Vermont American Corp. |
| Textron - Raycon |
Manufacturer of EDM machine tools. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
Georg Fischer AG |
| Textron Inc. - Homelite Division |
Manufacturer of string trimmers, blowers, generators, chainsaws, and other related equipment. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
Deere & Company |
| The Protective Group, Inc. (A) |
Manufacturer of modular armor solutions for military vehicles and helicopters, body armor for military personnel, and protective apparel for emergency first responders. |
The Exxel Group |
Buyside |
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| The Protective Group, Inc. (B) |
Manufacturer of modular armor solutions for military vehicles and helicopters, body armor for military personnel, and protective apparel for emergency first responders. |
The Exxel Group |
Financing |
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| The Pullman Company - Peabody Floway, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of vertical turbine pumps sold to industrial, municipal, and agricultural markets. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
The Weir Group PLC |
| The Pullman Company - Peabody Myers Corp. |
Manufacturer of sewer cleaners, industrial vacuum loaders, and street sweepers. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Federal Signal Corp. |
| The Stanley Works - Stanley Door Systems |
Manufacturer of garage door openers, garage doors, gate operators, and related electronics. |
The Stanley Works |
Divestiture |
Whistler Corp. |
| The Torbitt & Castleman Co. / Five Star Brands |
A food processing company manufacturing products such as private label table syrup and salsa. |
The Northern Group |
Financing |
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| Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (A) |
The second largest manufacturer of school buses. |
Odyssey Partners |
Advisory |
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| Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (B) |
The second largest manufacturer of school buses. |
Odyssey Partners |
Sellside |
Berkshire Partners |
| Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (C) |
The second largest manufacturer of school buses. |
Odyssey Partners |
Financing |
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| Tomkins plc - LASCO Fittings, Inc. |
Manufacturer of PVC injection molded pipe fittings for irrigation, plumbing, heavy turf, pool / spa, industrial, utility, and HVAC applications. |
Tomkins plc |
Divestiture |
Aalberts Industries N.V. |
| Tyler Refrigeration Corp. |
Manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and walk-in coolers for supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and industrial facilities. |
Kelso & Company |
Advisory |
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| Uniform Printing |
Provides form management services for insurance and other industries. |
Private |
Sellside |
Orion Capital Partners |
| Unifrax Corp. |
Manufactures heat resistant ceramic fiber products for automotive, commercial, and industrial customers worldwide. |
Kirtland Capital Partners |
Sellside |
American Securities Capital Partners |
| Unifrax Corp. (B) |
Manufactures high temperature insulating fiber products for automotive, commercial, and industrial customers worldwide. |
American Securities Capital |
Sellside |
AEA Investors |
| United Plastic Films |
Manufacturer of branded and private label retail plastic bags. |
Private |
Sellside |
ConAgra, Inc. |
| Vestcom - Marketing and Business Communications Division |
Leading provider of print & mail and one-to-one marketing communications services to the financial services; insurance; and travel, leisure, and gaming industries. |
Cornerstone Equity Investors / Vestcom International, Inc. |
Divestiture |
Bowne & Co., Inc. |
| Visador Holding Corporation |
Leading manufacturer of stair parts, columns, and millwork. |
Harbert Management Corporation |
Sellside |
Carousel Capital |
| Water Soft, Inc. |
Manufacturer of water treatment systems. |
AMTROL, Inc. |
Buyside |
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| Whiting Company |
Manufacturer of monofilament fibers and injection molded plastic blocks primarily for the brush industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
The Frontenac Company / Apex Specialty Materials |
| Woodcraft Industries, Inc. (A) |
One of the largest manufacturers of cabinet doors and components for the kitchen and bath vanity industries. |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison |
Sellside |
Behrman Capital |
| Woodcraft Industries, Inc. (B) |
One of the largest manufacturers of cabinet doors and components for the kitchen and bath vanity industries. |
Behrman Capital |
Financing |
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| Wortz Company |
Private label cookie and cracker manufacturer. |
Private |
Sellside |
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. |
| Zartic, Inc. |
Full-service manufacturer and marketer of further-processed proteins for the foodservice industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
Pierre Foods, Inc. |
| Zep, Inc. |
Provider of cleaning and maintenance products to the commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer markets. |
Acuity Brands, Inc. |
Spin-off |
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