At GCP we pride ourselves on our diversity of business partners and businesses we handle. Below is a list of those business segments and the deals we've made:

Energy
Company Description Transaction
Airdrome Holdings, LLC Airdrome Holdings, LLC (“Airdrome”), comprised of Airdrome Precision Components and AF Aerospace, Ltd., based in Long Beach, California and Rugby, Warwickshire, England, respectively, is a leading manufacturer of precision-machined aerospace components including precision pneumatic and hydraulic components for mission-critical aerospace applications. Airdrome’s advanced technology allows for the production and distribution of a significant array of complex parts and assemblies in aerospace markets around the world. Acquired by Precision Castparts Corp.
American Central Gas Technologies, Inc. American Central, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, provides gas gathering and processing services to producers by constructing pipelines to gather gas from individual wells and then aggregating that gas for compression, dehydration and processing through centralized facilities. American Central then delivers the gas to various inter- and intrastate long-haul transmission pipelines where it is then transported for sale. Western Oklahoma Gas Gathering and Processing Assets acquired by MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.
East Texas Gas Gathering and Processing Assets of Panola County acquired by MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.
Atlantia Offshore Limited Atlantia Offshore Limited is a leading full service provider of offshore production platforms for the oil and gas industry. Atlantia also has a strong position in the deepwater market with its proprietary SeaStar® Deepwater Tension Leg Platform. Acquired by IHC/Caland
The Baxter Group John L. Cox, Wing Corporation, Murphy H. Baxter, Inc. and BJGB Holdings, Inc., collectively are known as The Baxter Group Sold oil & gas properties and related corporate interest to Empire Energy III, Ltd. d/b/a Alpine Resources
Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc. Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc. is an American Stock Exchange-listed company (AMEX: WEL) that provides a suite of integrated oilfield services for the prevention, emergency response, and restoration of blow outs and well fires worldwide. Acquired HWC, the hydraulic well control business of Oil States International, Inc.
Boring Specialties, Inc. BSI is the leading provider of steel bar precision deep hole boring and finishing services to the domestic and international oil and gas industry. Has been acquired by The Timken Company
C&J Specialty Rental Tools, L.P. C&J Specialty Rental Tools, L.P. based in Robstown, Texas, is a provider of coiled tubing and pressure pumping services to the oil & gas industry in South Texas. Sold an interest in its equity to Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company
Has executed a majority recapitalization with a group led by Energy Spectrum Partners IV LP, an affiliate of Energy Spectrum Capital
Compass Bank Albrecht & Associates, Inc. provides specialized divestment and advisory services to the upstream oil and gas industry, operating from the Company’s headquarters in Houston and a satellite office in Denver. The Company was founded in 1987 and has represented sellers in asset sale transactions ranging from $2 million to over $500 million in size. Albrecht was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compass Bancshares, Inc. since late 1998. Sold Albrecht & Associates, Inc. to Morgan Keegan, Inc., a division of Regions Financial Corporation
Contract Land Staff, LP Contract Land Staff, LP (“CLS”), based in Stafford, Texas is a leading provider of land and right of way (“ROW”) services and land records management in the U.S. CLS offers ROW services, consulting, proprietary technology solutions, and other services to clients in the pipeline, electric transmission, wind power, telecommunications, railroad and highway transportation industries. Executed a Majority Recapitalization with Hammond Kennedy Whitney.
Corlac, Inc. Corlac Equipment Ltd., Alberta, Canada, manufactures and services a broad line of field production equipment. Acquired by National Oilwell
Crimson Energy, L.P. Crimson Energy, L.P. is engaged in the production of oil and natural gas reserves from its properties located in the Gold River, Austin Chalk and X-Ray/Sipe Springs fields. Sold its Texas oil and gas properties to Huber Energy
eCORP eCORP is engaged in the development and operation of high deliverability natural gas storage projects and gas-fired power generation projects in strategic locations throughout the United States. Privately issued Preferred Equity
ECP Tech Services, Inc. ECP Tech Services, Inc. is a leading provider of specialty testing, maintenance, repair, commissioning, engineering, and construction services for electrical power systems. Headquartered in Houston, ECP serves customers throughout the Gulf Coast, other regions of the U.S., and around the world in the refining, petrochemical, pipeline, power generation, medical, and building management industries. Acquired by Schneider Electric, SA
Energy Alloys Value-added distributor and processor of specialty steel tubes and bars used in the manufacture of oilfield production equipment. Priority Term Loan
Enerpro International, Inc.   Privately placed $4,000,000 of Preferred Stock and arranged Senior Debt Financing issued to First Interstate Bank of Texas, N.A.
Acquired the threading and cementing products businesses of Baker Hughes, Inc.
Sold its Cementing Products Division to Weatherford Enterra
Acquired by Energy Ventures, Inc.
Entessa, Inc. Provides Enterprise Software solutions to energy logistics companies. Fair Market Valuation
FundCorp, Inc. FundCorp, Inc. is a Fort Worth-based private investment firm that provides capital and advisory services to small and mid-cap companies. Allied represents FundCorp’s seventh portfolio company investment since its founding in 2004. Has obtained a Senior Secured Credit Facility from Merrill Lynch to support the acquisition of Allied Cementing Company, Inc.
Gateway Energy Corporation Gateway Energy Corporation owns and operates natural gas gathering systems, processing plants and producing wells. Completed a recapitalization plan involving the exchange of $19,508,000 of Preferred Stock for securities including Subordinated Notes, Common Stock and Warrants.
GDS Engineers, Inc. GDS Engineers, Inc. is a leading full-service engineering firm serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. Acquired by SNC-Lavalin
Gravel Pack Rental, Inc. Gravel Pack Rental, Inc., New Iberia, Louisiana, is a leading supplier of completion and workover rental equipment used to optimize oil and gas well productivity. Gravel Pack specializes in the supply of gravel pack equipment, handling tools, blowout prevention and coiled tubing rental equipment. Acquired by a subsidiary of Oil States International, Inc.
GreyStar Corporation GreyStar was established in 1995 and has grown into one of the leading providers of facilities management, operations, maintenance and asset management services to the oil and gas industry in the USA, Venezuela and Mexico, including deepwater Gulf of Mexico. GreyStar operates onshore oil and gas fields, process plants and treating facilities as well as deep and shallow water platforms offshore. Sold a controlling interest to Penspen Ltd.
HAL Oilfield Equipment and Pump Company (“HALCO”) HAL Oilfield Equipment and Pump Company (“HALCO”) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of centrifugal mud slurry pumps and pump packages sold to the drilling industry. Acquired by
National Oilwell
Hugoton Energy Corporation   Issued $20,000,000 in Common Stock to Odyssey Partners, L.P.
Merged with Chesapeake Energy Corporation
IPEC, Ltd. IPEC Ltd., operates through two divisions; pipeline & oilfield construction and petroleum equipment & services. IPEC is active principally in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and U.S. Rocky Mountain region. Merged with Flint Energy Services, Ltd.
Integrated Services Company LLC Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Integrated Service Company LLC (“InServ”) is an integrated, full-service specialty contractor providing construction, turnaround, repair and maintenance services to the downstream energy infrastructure market, which consists primarily of refineries and petrochemical facilities. InServ’s core competencies include turnkey project execution through program management and engineering, procurement and construction services. Acquired by Willbros Group, Inc. for $225,000,000
JAG flocomponents n.a. JAG flocomponents n.a. (JAG), based in Edmonton, Alberta, is a leading manufacturer of industrial valves used to service the North American oil and gas markets. Executed a majority recapitalization with HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc. and Bear Growth Capital Partners, LP
KTM Products, Inc. KTM Products, Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor of ball valves manufactured by Kitamura Valve Manufacturing Company, Ltd., of Tokyo for servere-service applications to the chemical and petroleum industry. Acquired by an affiliate of Tyco Flow Control
LaBarge Pipe & Steel Company LaBarge Pipe & Steel Company, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is engaged in the sale and distribution of carbon steel pipe (predominantly large diameter pipe) for use primarily in the North American energy infrastructure market, and serves companies in the oil & gas transmission, petrochemical, utility, industrial and construction markets. Acquired by McJunkin Red Man Corporation
LEDCO, Inc. An affiliate of The Steinhardt Organization Acquired by an affiliate of Tejas Gas Corporation
MGM Well Service, Inc. MGM Well Service, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, is a provider of specialized oilfield swabbing and plunger lift services. Additionally, MGM manufactures and markets the Pacemaker Plunger, a patented artificial lift system which enhances well production. Acquired by Integrated Production Services, Inc. An SCF Partners Portfolio Company.
Newco Valves, L.P. (dba Newmans) Newco Valves, L.P. (“Newmans”), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of commodity and specialty valves under its NEWCO®, OIC® and COOPER® brand names. Newmans also serves as an integrator of specialty valves for the OEM market under its MAJOR® brand and provides valve actuation and modification services through its Precision Actuation Systems business unit. Completed a recapitalization led by Argonaut Private Equity with a co-investment by BOKF Capital Services Corp
NOVA Technology Corporation NOVA Technology Corporation, based in Broussard, LA., supplies permanent monitoring, chemical injection systems and multiline services for deepwater and subsea oil & gas well applications. Acquired by Baker Hughes, Inc.
Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse, L.P. The Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse markets a comprehensive line of oil & gas property acquisitions and divestiture services enabled through Internet technology. Equity Investment in Company by Petroleum Place
Paradigm Valve Services, Inc. Paradigm Valve Services, Inc. is a Houston-based valve remanufacturer serving customers engaged in hydrocarbon refining and petrochemical production. Acquired the assets of Precision Valve and Trim, L.L.C.
Acquired by Paradigm Buyout Corporation
Precision Flamecutting and Steel, L.P. Precision Flamecutting and Steel, L.P. is a premium provider of value-added services in the processing of steel plate to ustomers in the global oil and gas industry. Acquired by PNA Group, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity
Red Fox Environmental Services, Inc. Red Fox Environmental Services, Inc. is a manufacturer of marine sanitation devices and modular land-based wastewater treatment systems in the U.S. and overseas. Acquired by Red Fox Management Services, Inc.
Reef Chemical Reef Chemical is an oilfield service company providing production and stimulation chemicals and services Obtained a $4,000,000 Senior Term Loan and a $5,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility with Texas Commerce Bank
Privately issued $3,000,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants to Sirrom Capital Corporation
Acquired the Oilfield Downhole Acidizing division of Freemyer Company, Inc.
RockBit International, L.P. RockBit International, L.P., based in Forth Worth, Texas, is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of drill bits and measurement-while-drilling tools and systems primarily used in the oil and gas industry. Has executed a majority recapitalization with Cherington Capital
Ryan Energy Technologies Ryan Energy Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the development and provision of horizontal and directional drilling technology and services including Measurement While Drilling, Logging While Drilling, Downhole Drilling Motors and Well Site Data Management services. Acquired by Nabors Industries Ltd.
SeaCAT Corporation SeaCAT Corporation, Houston, Texas, produces and sells specialized coiled tubing products that are a key component of umbilicals used to control and service subsea oil and gas production facilities. Acquired by Maverick Tube Corporation
Southwestern Wire Cloth, Inc. Southwestern Wire Cloth, Inc. is the second largest distributor and manufacturer of industrial wire cloth in North America with a strong position in the markets for oilfield drilling screens, filter packs for fibers and polymer extrusions, and industrial separators and screens. Acquired by Madison Filter
Spitzer Industries, Inc. Spitzer Industries, Inc. (“SII”), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading custom fabricator of specialized equipment and systems, pressure vessels and other custom weldments. SII fabricates products for the gas transmission and processing, onshore/offshore oil and gas production, subsea oil and gas tie-back, ASME Code pressure vessel and other segments of the energy services industry Has executed a recapitalization with The Stephens Group, LLC
Sunrise Oilfield Supply, Inc. Sunrise Oilfield Supply, Inc. headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, is a full service oilfield supply company servicing the oil and gas industries in Kansas, southern Nebraska and other areas in the Mid-Continent region. Sunrise distributes more than 10,000 items from more than 50 manufacturers through six strategically located supply centers. Executed a Majority Recapitalization with Wingate Partners
Synergy Oil & Gas, Inc. Synergy Oil & Gas, Inc. is a Houston-based independent energy company engaged in exploration, development, acquisition, exploitation and production of natural gas and crude oil reserves. Issued $20,000,000 of common stock to Natural Gas Partners V, L.P.
Acquired by Penn Virginia Corporation
Tesco Corporation Tesco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of technology-based solutions for the upstream energy industry. Tesco is a major supplier of Top Drive Drilling Systems and is focused on the commercialization of its patented Casing Drilling™ process. Acquired Bo Gray Casing and A&M Tubular Maintenance
Tobin International, Inc. Tobin International, Inc. is recognized as the leading provider of geo-business information systems technology to both the domestic and international oil and gas industries. Tobin offers a comprehensive array of land management applications. Acquired by P2 Energy Solutions
Tulsa Industries Tulsa Industries, through its subsidiary, Mathey-Leland Manufacturing Company, manufactures wireline units and heavy duty oilfield truck bodies. Privately issued $6,000,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants to Sirrom Capital Corporation
Acquired Quality Machine and Supply, Inc.
Privately issued Preferred and Common Stock to a group of investors, Equus II Incorporated
Obtained a Senior Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility from Fleet Capital
Acquired Cooper
Acquired Specialty Machine and Supply
United Industrial Services, Inc. United Industrial Services is a leader in field services, including bundle extraction and heat exchanger repair for plants in the refining, petrochemical and power generation industries. Acquired by Ohmstede, Ltd.
Utex Industries, Inc. Utex Industries, Inc., a privately owned company based and founded in Houston, Texas in 1940, is a total solution provider of fluid sealing products. The Company designs, manufactures and services molded packing and seals for reciprocating pumps, hydraulics, proprietary high-tech O-ring seals, custom rubber molded products, mechanical seals, compression packing, gaskets, sheet gasket products, and maintenance products. Acquired by Grey Mountain Partners
W-H Holdings, Inc. The senior debt financing will be used to acquire Thomas Tools, Inc., refinance existing indebtedness and fund working capital. Thomas Tools is an oilfield equipment rental company operating primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Obtained a $6,500,000 Senior Loan Term and a $3,500,000 Revolving Credit Facility from First Interstate Bank of Texas, N.A.
Executed a recapitalization with The Jordan Company, LP - $75,000,000
XServ, Inc. XServ, Inc. is the second largest U.S. provider of industrial scaffolding rentals and labor services to the petrochemical, power and pulp and paper industries. The private placement enabled XServ to complete the acquisition of Anco Industries and retire some existing subordinate debt. Privately issued $5,000,000 in Preferred Stock and $20,000,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants

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Manufacturing & Distribution
Company Description Transaction
Airdrome Holdings, LLC Airdrome Holdings, LLC (“Airdrome”), comprised of Airdrome Precision Components and AF Aerospace, Ltd., based in Long Beach, California and Rugby, Warwickshire, England, respectively, is a leading manufacturer of precision-machined aerospace components including precision pneumatic and hydraulic components for mission-critical aerospace applications. Airdrome’s advanced technology allows for the production and distribution of a significant array of complex parts and assemblies in aerospace markets around the world. Acquired by Precision Castparts Corp.
Austin Innovations, Inc. Austin Innovations, Inc. is an Austin, Texas, based company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative nightlights and other consumer lighting products based on electroluminescent materials, a highly energy-efficient and safe lighting technology. Privately issued Common Stock to General Electric
Boring Specialties, Inc. BSI is the leading provider of steel bar precision deep hole boring and finishing services to the domestic and international oil and gas industry. Has been acquired by The Timken Company
BridgePoint Technical Manufacturing BridgePoint provides a variety of outsourced services to the semiconductor industry, including semiconductor testing, hi-end failure analysis, quick-turn packaging and board assembly. Acquired the manufacturing assets and legacy products business of Ross Technologies, Inc.
Privately issued Preferred Stock to a group of private investors
Privately issued Subordinated Debt with Warrants to and obtained a Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Term Loan from Silicon Valley Bank.
Privately issued $9,000,000 in Preferred Stock to EOS Partners, L.P.
Champion Elevators, Inc. Champion Elevators, Inc. is a leading international manufacturer of rack-and-pinion industrial elevators headquartered in Houston, Texas. Acquired by McDonough Corporation
ECP Tech Services, Inc. ECP Tech Services, Inc. is a leading provider of specialty testing, maintenance, repair, commissioning, engineering, and construction services for electrical power systems. Headquartered in Houston, ECP serves customers throughout the Gulf Coast, other regions of the U.S., and around the world in the refining, petrochemical, pipeline, power generation, medical, and building management industries. Acquired by Schneider Electric, SA
Flow Design, Inc. Flow Design, Inc. is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of flow control devices for hydronic systems in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (“HVAC”) industry. Acquired by IMI
Foodsource, Inc. The FoodSource entities based in Monterry, California, provide a variety of produce sourcing and distribution services including produce procurement, contract management, private label brand management, new item development, merchandising, packaging and transportation of produce. Operations and certain assets have been acquired by C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Imperial Sugar Company, Diamond Crystal Brands and King Packaging King is a leading manufacturer and marketer of a variety of custom-assembled and packaged disposable meal kits to the food service industry. Tyco International (US), Inc. purchased King Packaging
Independent Packaging, L.P. Independent Packaging, L.P. is a leading designer and manufacturer of plastic packaging for the wholesale bread bag market. Acquired by Printpack, Inc.
Integrated Services Company LLC Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Integrated Service Company LLC (“InServ”) is an integrated, full-service specialty contractor providing construction, turnaround, repair and maintenance services to the downstream energy infrastructure market, which consists primarily of refineries and petrochemical facilities. InServ’s core competencies include turnkey project execution through program management and engineering, procurement and construction services. Acquired by Willbros Group, Inc. for $225,000,000
JAG flocomponents n.a. JAG flocomponents n.a. (JAG), based in Edmonton, Alberta, is a leading manufacturer of industrial valves used to service the North American oil and gas markets. Executed a majority recapitalization with HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc. and Bear Growth Capital Partners, LP
KTM Products, Inc. KTM Products, Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor of ball valves manufactured by Kitamura Valve Manufacturing Company, Ltd., of Tokyo for servere-service applications to the chemical and petroleum industry. Acquired by an affiliate of Tyco Flow Control
LaBarge Pipe & Steel Company LaBarge Pipe & Steel Company, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is engaged in the sale and distribution of carbon steel pipe (predominantly large diameter pipe) for use primarily in the North American energy infrastructure market, and serves companies in the oil & gas transmission, petrochemical, utility, industrial and construction markets. Acquired by McJunkin Red Man Corporation
Merkel McDonald, Inc. dba Chippery Chippery manufactures frozen cookie dough and thaw-n-serve cookies in a single 97,000 square foot facility in Austin, Texas. Chippery serves national and regional restaurant and hotel chains, stadium and sports arenas, and is one of the largest suppliers of frozen cookie dough to schools and fundraising organizations. Acquired by Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc.
MYTECH Corporation MyTech Corporation designs, manufactures and markets microprocessor-based, digital, self-adjusting occupancy sensors, HID dimming controls, photocells and other lighting related electronic control products. Acquired by Hubbell Incorporated.
Privately issued Preferred Stock to The Austin High-Tech Trust.
Privately issued Preferred Stock to The LBJ Holding Company.
Privately issued Preferred Stock to MagneTek.
Newco Valves, L.P. (dba Newmans) Newco Valves, L.P. (“Newmans”), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of commodity and specialty valves under its NEWCO®, OIC® and COOPER® brand names. Newmans also serves as an integrator of specialty valves for the OEM market under its MAJOR® brand and provides valve actuation and modification services through its Precision Actuation Systems business unit. Completed a recapitalization led by Argonaut Private Equity with a co-investment by BOKF Capital Services Corp
Precision Flamecutting and Steel, L.P. Precision Flamecutting and Steel, L.P. is a premium provider of value-added services in the processing of steel plate to ustomers in the global oil and gas industry. Acquired by PNA Group, a portfolio company of Platinum Equity
Progressive System Technologies, Inc. Progressive System Technologies, Inc. manufactures minienvironments, isolation technology and automated material handling equipment for the semiconductor and flat panel display industries. Privately issued Preferred Stock to Advent International Corporation
Red Fox Environmental Services, Inc. Red Fox Environmental Services, Inc. is a manufacturer of marine sanitation devices and modular land-based wastewater treatment systems in the U.S. and overseas. Acquired by Red Fox Management Services, Inc.
RockBit International, L.P. RockBit International, L.P., based in Forth Worth, Texas, is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide range of drill bits and measurement-while-drilling tools and systems primarily used in the oil and gas industry. Acquired by Cherington Capital
Roofing Supply Group, Inc. Roofing Supply Group, Inc. is one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing supplies and related materials in the United States, providing one-step distribution services from the manufacturer to the contractor or end purchaser. Founded in 1981, Roofing Supply Group, Inc. operates 55 branches in 21 states. Has completed a majority recapitalization with The Sterling Group
RTRON, Ltd. RTRON, Ltd is a Contract Manufacturer (“CM”) that specializes in cable / harness assemblies, electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and systems integration. RTRON was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Stafford, Texas. Acquired by Flextronics
SeaCAT Corporation SeaCAT Corporation, Houston, Texas, produces and sells specialized coiled tubing products that are a key component of umbilicals used to control and service subsea oil and gas production facilities. Acquired by Maverick Tube Corporation
Shower Solutions, Inc. Shower Solutions, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, manufactures and markets a patented, curved shower curtain rod that is sold through the retail channel, the catalog channel, and to the hospitality market. Acquired by Focus Products Group, LLC a portfolio company of Waveland Investments LLC and Sterling Capital Partners
Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Silver Eagle, based in Houston, Texas,
is one of the nation’s largest distributors of Anheuser-Busch products.		 Refinanced its Senior Notes with Teachers Insurrance and Annuity Association
Refinanced its Senior Credit Facility and Outstanding Notes
Completed an acquisition of incremental territory representing an approximate annual volume of 2,090,000 case equivalents
Acquired all of the assets of BudCo Limited
Fair Market Valuation
Spax Incorporated Southwestern Pipe, Inc. and P&H Tube Corporation (affiliates of Spax, Inc.) are manufacturers and marketers of Mechanical and Structural Steel Tubing, Galvanized and Powder Coated Structural Tubing and Sign Posts Systems, respectively. Acquired by Northwest Pipe Company
Standard Fruit and Vegetable Co., Inc. Standard Fruit and Vegetable is a Dallas-based provider of procurement, repacking, warehousing and distribution services of fresh produce and other refrigerated products for customers in the retail and food service business. Acquired by Del Monte Fresh Produce Co.
Acquired a controlling interest in Arizona Tomato Company, L.L.C.
Acquired a potato packing and distribution facility from Chiquita Brands International
Southwestern Wire Cloth, Inc. Southwestern Wire Cloth, Inc. is the second largest distributor and manufacturer of industrial wire cloth in North America with a strong position in the markets for oilfield drilling screens, filter packs for fibers and polymer extrusions, and industrial separators and screens. Acquired by Madison Filter
Tech Spray, L.P. Tech Spray, L.P. is a world-class marketer and manufacturer of specialty repair, maintenance, and production support products for industrial, electronic and consumer markets worldwide. Acquired by Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

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Business Services / Staffing
Company Description Transaction
AdPlex AdPlex serves consumer-related companies that represent everything from high-end fashion to grocery. AdPlex offers an array of services including enterprise-wide retail application software, rich media asset management, automatic online ad production utilities as well as database driven technologies that allow advertisers to apply a more effective methodology to versioning promotional material. Executed a majority recapitalization transaction with Windward Capital
Compass Bancshares, Inc. Albrecht & Associates, Inc. provides specialized divestment and advisory services to the upstream oil and gas industry, operating from the Company’s headquarters in Houston and a satellite office in Denver. The Company was founded in 1987 and has represented sellers in asset sale transactions ranging from $2 million to over $500 million in size. Albrecht was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compass Bancshares, Inc. since late 1998. Sold Albrecht & Associates, Inc. to Morgan Keegan, Inc., a division of Regions Financial Corporation
FSV Payment Systems, Ltd. FSV Payment Systems, Ltd. (“FSV” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of stored-value solutions, including payroll cards, healthcare cards, gift cards, incentive cards and check cashing cards. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Privately issued $10,000,000 of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Berkley Capital Investors, L.P.
GDS Engineers, Inc. GDS Engineers, Inc. is a leading full-service engineering firm serving the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries. Acquired by SNC-Lavalin
LTN Staffing, LLC LTN Staffing, LLC, based in Dallas, TX and with offices in Texas and the Midwest, provides light-industrial staffing for low-risk job classifications. LTN’s temporary employees work in a variety of manual and unskilled jobs including light assembly, wrapping, picking, packaging and inventory control as well as medium and high skilled labor including fork lift operators, quality control supervisors and clerical technicians. Acquired BG Personnel Services.
National Technical Systems, Inc. National Technical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTSC), headquartered in Calabasas, California, is a leading provider of engineering and evaluation services to the defense, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets. NTS provides full product life-cycle support by offering design engineering, compliance, testing, certification, quality registration and program management. Sold its IT staffing business to Strategic Staffing Solutions, L.C.
Noble Logistics, Inc. Noble Logistics, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is a leading provider of niche local and regional logistic/delivery services from large wholesale automotive dealerships and parts distributors to other wholesalers, smaller dealerships and repair shops. Similarly, the Company also applies its niche model to the pharmaceutical industry, delivering products to end users from regional distribution facilities. Completed a management buy-out led by Pine Creek Partners
Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse, Inc. The Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse markets a comprehensive line of oil & gas property acquisitions and divestiture services enabled through Internet technology. Equity Investment in Company by Petroleum Place
Prescott Legal Search, Inc. and Prescott Legal Professionals, L.P. Prescott Legal Search and Prescott Legal Professionals are Texas’ premier providers of permanent and contract legal staffing services. Based in Houston and with branch offices in Dallas and Austin, Prescott provides full-time and contract attorneys to law firms and corporate legal departments throughout Texas. Acquired by Special Counsel a division of MPS Group, Inc.
Rennhack Marketing Services, Inc. RMS is a leading business services company focused on providing national premium and incentive marketing services to the domestic financial institution industry. Completed a majority recapitalization with Brazos Partners
Acquired by HIG Capital
Staffing Now, Inc. Staffing Now, Inc., based in Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the fastest growing staffing companies in the United States, with offices throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas. Staffing Now specializes in temporary and permanent high-end office clerical and finance and accounting staffing, primarily to small and mid-sized companies. Acquired Q&A Recruiting, L.L.P.
Symtx, Inc. Symtx is a leading provider of custom test equipment for the telecommunications, wireless, RF/microwave and fiber optic industries. Symtx specializes in the design and development of turnkey test systems and software in the final-test of leading-edge electronic devices following production. Privately issued $8,000,000 in Preferred Stock to EOS Partners, L.P.
Obtained a $5,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility from Comerica Bank
TSG IT Resources TSG IT Resources (“TSG”) is a leading independent provider of information technology (“IT”) staffing services. Based in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Charlotte, North Carolina, TSG offers a full range of IT consulting services to its customers, with a particular focus on clients in the healthcare, financial services, government, and retail industries. Among the specialized skill sets provided by TSG are project managers, business systems analysts, and quality assurance engineers. Acquired by TEKsystems
U.S. Legal Support, Inc. U.S. Legal Support, Inc., of Houston, Texas, is one of the largest providers of litigation support services in the United States. The company offers court reporting, certified record retrieval, temporary attorney staffing, permanent attorney placement and related services to law firms and corporations. Obtained a $9,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility from Comerica Bank and $6,000,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants from Hubert Management Corporation and Morgan Keegan
Wyndham Jade, L.P. Founded in 1983, Wyndham Jade is recognized as a premier provider of travel and event services to associations, trade groups, Fortune 1000 corporations and middle market companies. Wyndham Jade’s services include incentives, meetings, business travel fulfillment, and convention housing and registration services. Acquired by An Investor Group led by the Executive Management of the Company
XServ, Inc. XServ, Inc. is the second largest U.S. provider of industrial scaffolding rentals and labor services to the petrochemical, power and pulp and paper industries. The private placement enabled XServ to complete the acquisition of Anco Industries and retire some existing subordinate debt. Privately issued $5,000,000 in Preferred Stock and $20,000,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants

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Consumer & Retail
Company Description Transaction
Canyon Cafe   Acquired by Apple South, Inc.
Privately issued Preferred Stock to Phillip-Smith Specialty Retail Group III, L.P.
Golfsmith International, Inc. Golfsmith International, Inc. is a leading catalog and specialty retailer of golf clubs, golf club components and golf apparel. Acquired the assets of Lynx Golf, Inc.
Raised $30,000,000 in a Private Placement from DLJ Investment Partners, L.P.
FEC Holdings L.P. / Incredible Pizza Company The Incredible Pizza Company (“IPC”) is a new family entertainment concept that merges family values with excellent food, fun, games, and rides for all ages. IPC centers are the only family entertainment concept that combines an “all-you-can-eat” buffet with video games, miniature golf, go karts, bumper cars, bowling alley and roller skating rink. Issued $11,800,000 of Limited Partnership Units to Rosewood Pizza, L.L.C.
Foodsource, Inc. The FoodSource entities based in Monterry, California, provide a variety of produce sourcing and distribution services including produce procurement, contract management, private label brand management, new item development, merchandising, packaging and transportation of produce. Operations and certain assets have been acquired by C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
Malachi Mattress America, Inc. Malachi Mattress America, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest growing franchises of specialty sleep shops in the nation, with 147 franchise stores in the United States. Obtained $10,000,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants from Finova Financial Innovations
Promo Works, L.L.C. A leading provider of in-store promotional and sampling services. Follow-on Financing and Debt Reststructuring
Supercircuits, Inc. Supercircuits, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is the largest direct distributor of video surveillance components and systems. Supercircuits generates product sales through its website and through hundreds of thousands of catalogs that are periodically distributed to corporations, government organizations, law enforcement agencies, retailers, schools, homeowners and other end-users with security needs. Completed a majority recapitalization
with The Carlyle Group

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Technology/Software
Company Description Transaction
American Auto Exchange, Inc. American Auto Exchange, Inc. (“AAX”) is a leading software provider to the automotive dealer marketplace. Founded in 2001 in Dallas, TX, AAX’s systems provide automotive dealers with decision support, analytical tools and online trade functionality to optimize management of pre-owned vehicle inventory. Sold a controlling interest in its equity to JM Dealer Services, Inc., a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Consumer Credit Associates, Inc. Consumer Credit Associates is a repository of consumer credit information. Acquired by First Data Corporation
FSV Payment Systems, Ltd. FSV Payment Systems, Ltd. is a leading provider of stored-value solutions, including payroll cards, healthcare cards, gift cards, incentive cards and check cashing cards. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Privately issued $10,000,000 of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to Berkley Capital Investors, L.P.
INTEREX, Inc. INTEREX, Inc. is an international developer and marketer of accessories, peripherals, connectivity, surge suppression, power purification and performance enhancement devices for PC and MAC computers. Privately issued $2,500,000 Subordinated Debt with Warrants to Stratford Capital
Acquired 100% of the assets and business of XLR8, Inc. and has established an Austin, Texas office
Netier Technologies, Inc. Netier Technologies develops and delivers customer-driven solutions focused on networked devices and centralized management software. Privately issued $4,500,000 in Preferred and Common Stock to a group of investors led by Goff Moore Strategic Partners, L.P.
Nichols Advanced Technologies, Inc. Nichols Advanced Technologies, Inc. develops and markets PC-based library automation systems to school, public, academic, business and special libraries. Acquired by Sagebrush Technology, Inc.
ObjectSpace, Inc. ObjectSpace provides technical consulting, educational services and software for designing distributed, object-oriented computing systems. ObjectSpace Fab Solutions provides factory level Advanced Process Control software for yield enhancement to the global semiconductor manufacturing industry. Privately issued $10,000,000 in Preferred Stock to Galileo International, Inc.
Acquired by KLA-Tencor
Recompute Corporation Recompute™ Corporation remanufactures and markets top-tier, commercial grade Intel® 486 and Pentium® class Microsoft® Windows-based personal computer systems. The Company sells these pre-owned, excess, and off-lease personal computers from Dell®, Compaq®, IBM®, AST®, etc., at prices from 20%-70% below new systems, directly to schools, businesses, and consumers. Privately issued $3,100,000 of Subordinated Debt with Warrants and Common Stock to Sirrom Capital Corporation
RenewData Corporation RenewData Corporation is a leading provider of electronic evidence, retention and data recovery services for law firms and corporations dealing with criminal, civil and regulatory investigations. Privately issued $5,000,000 of Preferred Stock to an undisclosed investor
SigmaTel, Inc. SigmaTel, Inc. is a leading “fabless” semiconductor company which designs and markets integrated circuits for PC audio, infrared data transmission and broadband modems for high-speed Internet access. Privately issued $12,500,000 in Preferred Stock to a group of investors led by Battery Ventures
Tobin International, Inc. Tobin International, Inc. is recognized as the leading provider of geo-business information systems technology to both the domestic and international oil and gas industries. Tobin offers a comprehensive array of land management applications. Acquired by P2 Energy Solutions
U.S. Creative U.S. Creative has become the largest and most extensive on-line resource for the creative services industry. Uscreative.com is a unique portal and infomediary servicing multiple creative industry verticals by connecting marketing and communications professionals with suppliers of creative services, and serving as a comprehensive on-line tool for community information, interaction and e-commerce. Privately issued $5,000,000 in Preferred Stock to Convergence Partners
iDirect, Inc. / dba World.Hire World.Hire, based in Austin, Texas, develops and markets Internet and intranet recruiting software and services. Privately issued $1,500,000 of Preferred Stock to a group of private investors
Privately isuued $6,000,000 of Preferred Stock to TL Ventures, Crosspoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Canfield and Byers

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Healthcare
Company Description Transaction
Ambion, Inc. Ambion, Inc., “The RNA Company,” is a market leader in the development and supply of innovative RNA-based life science research, diagnostic and therapeutic products. Privately issued $10,000,000 of Preffered Stock to Telegraph Hill Partners
Privately issued Preffered Stock to The Austin High-Tech Trust
R.P. Kincheloe Co. Founded in 1919, Dallas, Texas based R.P. Kincheloe Company is the largest and oldest distributor of medical imaging equipment in North America. Acquired by the Medical Systems Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, a member of the group of companies of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV
The Meadows of Wickenburg The Meadows of Wickenburg specializes in the treatment of affective disorders and compulsive behaviors. Substantially all of the assets of The Meadows of Wickenburg have been acquired by American Capital Strategies, a NASDAQ Stock Exchange listed company
The SCOOTER Store The SCOOTER Store, Inc. (“TSS”) is a sales, distribution and service business whose primary focus is providing mobility equipment primarily power wheelchairs and scooters to Medicare dependent elderly and disabled patients throughout the United States. TSS was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas. Obtained a $30,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility from Healthcare Business Credit Corporation
Surgimedics, Inc. The proceeds raised were used to reduce debt incurred by the acquisition of Denver Biomaterials, Inc. Privately issued $2,000,000 Subordinated Note with Warrants
Trinity Hospice, L.L.C. Trinity Hospice L.L.C. is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of healthcare services to the terminally ill. Completed a majority recapitalization with KRG Capital Partners, L.L.C.
Obtained $6,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility and a $3,000,000 Subordinated Debt with Warrants from Finova Financial Innovations

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