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Graphic
Controls LLC
North America's leading
manufacturer of industrial recording charts & markers, specialty
printing & printing supplies
$50 million in sales
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- Sponsored
management buyout to purchase the assets of this division of The
Ludlow Company, LP, an affiliate of Tyco International.
- Installed
new benefit programs for the independent company.
- Worked
with numerous governmental agencies to obtain Empire Zone designation
and retain benefits with IDA and utilities.
- Expanding
the specialty printing and inkjet segments of the business.
- www.graphiccontrols.com
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Carolina Skiff LLC
A builder of fiberglass boats
for sportsmen and recreational boaters
$45 million in sales
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- Joined
with a shareholder who was active in the operation to buy out the
other owners.
- Arranged
the financing for an upcoming plant expansion that will double manufacturing
capacity.
- Introducing
additional boat models and dealers under the Carolina Skiff® and Sea
Chaser® brand names.
- www.carolinaskiff.com
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Fleischer's Bagels LLC
A baker of private label
bagels and co-packer of fresh bagels for a
major brand
$23 million in sales
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- Purchased
company's assets and real estate from two co-founders. Founders have
retained key management positions and have 19% equity in the new
entity.
- Arranged
a $6 million capital expenditure loan to fund a 50% expansion of
production capacity.
- Additional
growth will be in two new market areas; food service and in-store
bake.
- www.fleischersbagels.com
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AetonMedical LLC
Manufacturer of practical and
innovative medical device and dental implant products.
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Joined with experienced medical
device professionals to design, manufacture and distribute dental implant
products.
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Obtained FDA approval, trademark
and patent protected products to sell to industry professionals
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Provided financing to scale the
company to $100 million in sales.
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www.aetonmed.com
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Metro Door, Inc.
Manufacturing and servicing
security enclosures throughout
the nation
$40 million in sales
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- Purchased
stock from the company's founders and an ESOP.
- One
founder and additional key managers invested in the new entity.
- Approximately
60% of revenue is comprehensive door, grille and glass service for national
accounts and the balance are sales of manufactured security enclosure
products.
- www.metrodoor.com
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EMC Technology
A manufacturer of microwave
components for telecommunications and aerospace
$20 million in sales
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- As
a manufacturer of both patented and commodity product lines, the
company became a platform for acquisitions in the capital intensive
technology sector.
- The
selling shareholders retained a 25% equity position in the new entity,
while other key managers purchased an additional 10%.
- Completed
the construction and start-up of a new offshore manufacturing
facility.
- Actively
pursued add-on acquisitions of related companies with access to new
markets or proprietary technologies.
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General
Housing, Inc.
One of the Southeast's leading
producers of manufactured homes
$100 million in sales
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- Strategic
Investment's ability to understand the changing dynamics of the
cyclical housing industry allowed us to successfully close this transaction
with the participation of key management.
- Transitioned
the company following the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer.
- After
a devastating fire destroyed one of the company's five plants,
replaced the lost production capacity with a new state-of-the-art
facility.
- www.general-housing.com
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Hampton Printworks
A producer of
printed fabrics
$80 million in sales
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- Along
with key members of management, purchased stock from the company's
founders.
- Two
years after the acquisition, the textile market began to deteriorate
significantly. A principal of Strategic Investments stepped in as CEO.
- Through
a program of capital improvements, cost reductions, and expansion into
the home furnishings market, the company was returned to
profitability.
- Identified
and sold the business to a strategic acquirer. After a successful
transition, the business is continuing to grow.
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Microporous Products, Inc.
A manufacturer of
rubber separators for
lead-acid batteries
$20 million in sales
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- Purchased
stock from management and a major investor, with key managers
reinvesting in the new entity.
- Implemented
a succession plan to designate and promote the vice-president of sales
and marketing to President.
- Within
two years grew earnings from $3.5 million to over $5.0 million, a
greater than 40% increase.
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Technicarbon Company
A manufacturer of
specialty carbon papers
$30 million in sales
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- Purchased
a multi-state, five plant manufacturing operation from family
interests, with one family member remaining as Chief Executive Officer
and major shareholder.
- Implemented
a profit-based incentive compensation plan for key management.
- Doubled
earnings within three years through improvements in sourcing,
production, and marketing efficiencies.
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Quality Foods Company
A specialty meat processor
$48 million in sales
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- Innovative
deal structuring permitted the purchase of stock from sellers in a
unique partnership format.
- Selling
shareholders retired; an experienced industry executive was brought in
to mentor the son of the founders, who became President.
- Invested
$15 million to purchase and equip a new manufacturing facility and
capital expansion. Over the next four years, grew sales to $90 million
and increased EBIT fourfold.
- Completed
the add-on acquisition of a smaller company with access to new
markets.
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