Representative Transactions

• Represented a national fleet repair and maintenance company in connection with eleven add-on acquisitions.
• Represented a leading manufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts a in connection with two strategic acquisitions 
• Represented Specialty Sales, a Benford Capital Partners portfolio company, in the acquisition of two add-on acquisitions in the automated hoof bath systems and preventative hoof care treatment market.
• Represented the shareholder of Major Tool & Machine, a manufacturer of high-precision machined components and assemblies in the aerospace and defense, power generation, energy, semiconductor and oil and gas markets to Precinmac Precision Machining.
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with the acquisition of Ska Fabricating, a manufacturer and distributor of packaging machinery equipment
• Represented Saco Foods, a Benford Capital Partners portfolio company, in the acquisition of California Sun Dry Foods, a leading brand of sun-dried tomatoes.
• Represented Lineage Capital in the acquisition of a leading designer and distributor of protective gear, including pads and helmets, for use in the multitude of wheeled sporting activities
• Represented JWS Machine, a supplier of precision, turned and non-conventional (EDM) machined parts to leading turbine engine manufacturers, in connection with a sale to Altitude Industries.
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with a mezzanine debt facility and minority equity investment in a designer and manufacturer of semi-custom hardwood framed cabinets serving the residential market.
• Represented LMG Holdings, a leading manufacturer and distributor of ignition interlock systems, in the sale to a private equity group.
• Represented a medical device start-up in the sale to an international medical device company.
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with a mezzanine debt facility and minority equity investment in an eCommerce distributor, marketer and service provider focused on niche and mainstream consumer products
• Represented Lineage Capital in connection with a majority investment in a provider of electronics manufacturing services with a unique specialization in quick-turn assembly of prototype and high-mix and build to order printed circuit boards.
• Represented Space Electronics, a portfolio company of Benford Capital Partners which is a leading manufacturer of mass properties measurement instruments and electronic test solutions
• Represented the founder and sole owner of Functional Devices, a leading US based manufacturer of relays, power suppliers, transformers, sensors, enclosures and wireless devices utilized in the HVAC, building and lighting controls and energy management industries, in connection with a sale of majority ownership to Shorehill Capital
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with a mezzanine debt facility and minority equity investment in a designer and e-tailer of branded children apparel
• Represented the equityholders of L.T Harnett, a provider of build liquid transportation and logistics services to the chemical industry, in their sale of equity to A&R Logistics
• Represented Lineage Capital in the acquisition of Flight Check Commercial Aviation Services, a leading outsourced provider of line maintenance, de0cicing and ground handling services for domestic and international cargo and commercial airlines
• Represented Saco Foods, a Benford Capital Partners portfolio company, in the acquisition of Hoosier Hill Farm, a branded shelf stable food company with a broad line of baking and snack products.
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with a mezzanine debt facility and minority equity investment in a leading manufacturer of pet products for dogs and cats 
• Represented an Indiana based provider of center based, applied behavioral analysis, therapy in connection with a strategic acquisition by Lighthouse Autism Center
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with a mezzanine debt facility and minority equity investment in a manufacturer of shelters and support systems for harsh environments for military, emergency response, industrial and entertainment applications.
• Represented independent sponsor in the acquisition of a leader in the production of military and commercial labels
• Represented Benford Capital Partners in the acquisition of Specialty Sales, LLC, a leader in providing health care solutions to commercial dairies
• Represented K&H Manufacturing, LLC, a leading manufacturer of thermal pet products based in Colorado, in a sale to a public traded company
• Represented a Benford Capital Partners in the acquisition of branded, niche market leading food product company selling to supermarkets and mass retailers
• Represented a Benford Capital Partners in the acquisition of a leading manufacturer of scientific cloud and aerosol particle measurement instruments
• Represented Centerfield Capital in connection with an investment and acquisition of a value-added global and domestic third party logistics provider and freight forwarder
• Represented Dickinson Fleet Services in a sale to Ridgemont Equity
• Represented Consolidated Distribution Corporation, a nationwide redistributor and logistics company, that was private equity backed in a sale to a strategic buyer
• Represented Dedicated Transport, a contract based transportation logistics management and private fleet management services company, in a sale to a strategic buyer
• Represented Apparatus, Inc., a founder owned Indianapolis based infrastructure management services firm, in connection with a sale to Virtusa Corporation (NASDAG: VRTU), a global IT services company, for more than $34 million.
• Represented HP Products, Inc., a family owned business in the sale of a leading distributor of janitorial, packaging, safety, laundry and dietary, lighting, equipment, food & beverage and textile products, to Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., the largest plumbing wholesale distributor in the United States.
• Represented Benford Capital Partners in the acquisition of a designer, manufacturer and supplier of ventilation and flooring products for the commercial poultry and swine industries
• Represented leading manufacturer and supplier of interlock alcohol devices in connection with the strategic acquisition of stock of a direct competitor in which the management team of the target retained management and voting control of such competitor.
• Represented Boston based private equity firm in the acquisition of a 49% equity ownership in connection with a recapitalization transaction of one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of interlock alcohol devices.
• Represented Boston based private equity firm in the acquisition of a 40% equity ownership in connection with a recapitalization transaction of a Georgia based specialty giftware design and manufacturing company
• Represented Roehm Marine, a leading pontoon furniture manufacturer, in the sale of its business to Lippert Components, a subsidiary of Drew Industries, Inc. (NYSE: DW)
• Represented Centerfield Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition of a New York based company providing video post-production services.
• Represented private equity fund in an equity investment for minority equity stake in an Indiana based medical equipment distributor company.
• Represented private equity fund in a mezzanine financing and minority equity investment in a Wisconsin based developer and manufacturer of drive peripherals 
• Represented an Illinois telecommunications company in securing $10,000,000 equity investment from two venture capital funds
• Represented an Illinois telecommunications company in connection with ten strategic add-on acquisitions
• Represented a food manufacturer broker in a sale to a strategic buyer
• Represented Centerfield Capital Partners in a mezzanine and equity financing transaction of a leading processor and distributor of metals bars based in Chicago. 
• Represented Allison Payment Systems in a $35 million recapitalization transaction with a mezzanine private equity fund
• Represented fund-less sponsor in a $32 million acquisition of food redistribution business
• Represented Angie's List, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANGI) (leader in providing online reviews and rating on service providers and medical professionals) in connection with several rounds of equity and debt financings totaling in excess of $240,000,000.
• Represented private equity fund in connection with a subordinated debt financing and minority equity purchase in a Minnesota based aftermarket parts manufacturing and distributing in the heavy truck industry
• Represented Centerfield Capital Partners in connection with a subordinated debt financing and minority equity purchase in a developer and marketer of interactive toys for dogs.
• Represented private equity fund in connection with a subordinated debt financing and minority equity purchase in an Oklahoma based distributor of parts and tools in the oil industry
• Represented mezzanine financing and private equity fund in connection with a subordinated debt financing and minority equity purchase in a leading manufacturer of critical, specialty components for bridges, highways and other elements of the transportation infrastructure.  
• Represented a start-up medical device company in securing nearly $10 million in investments from angel investors and venture capitalists
• Represented an early stage healthcare information technology firm in securing a $1.5 million of preferred equity
• Represented an emerging company in securing nearly $4 million in equity preferred financing
• Represented a family owned medical case management and monitoring firm to a strategic buyer.