Transactions – Page 2 – Middle Market Investment Banking

Realmont Ltd.

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor in restructuring a senior revolving credit facility.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Realmont Ltd.

Transaction Type:

Advised on restructuring the senior debt

Private Public:

Private

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Canadian distributor of cosmetics and personal care products to mass market retailers

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Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

Winterland Productions Inc.

The undersigned acted as exclusive advisor to Winterland Productions in its acquisition by a private equity firm.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Winterland Productions Inc.

Transaction Type:

Financial advisory to leading apparel screen-printer in the acquisition and financing of Winterland from MCA

Private Public:

Private

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Legendary music –oriented apparel screen printer and concert merchandise vendor

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Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Branded and Private Label Snack Products

NEW YORK – June 9, 2015 – Permira, the international private equity firm, announced today that a company backed by the Permira funds has signed definitive agreements to simultaneously acquire Medora Snacks, LLC (“Medora”) and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation (“Ideal”)....

Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

In search of the perfect buyer

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ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

CBS MarketWatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS.MW) -- ChoicePoint, a risk management and fraud prevention company, said Monday it has acquired VitalChek for $120 million in cash. ChoicePoint CPS, +1.16% will shell out additional funds if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets over...

From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

From the L.A. Times: Wham-O sale -- An article in the Jan. 20 Business section about the sale of Wham-O Inc. to Cornerstone Overseas Investments Ltd. listed Silly String as one of the products that Wham-O makes. Car-Freshner Corp. has...

ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

Dynatec Technologies Inc.

$5,000,000

Senior Revolver

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Dynatec Technologies Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advised on restructuring and placing new senior debt facility

Private Public:

Private

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Designer and manufacturer of telecommunications accessories

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Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

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In search of the perfect buyer

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ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

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VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

SOHO Beverages, Inc.

The undersigned acted as financial advisor in restructuring and raising private equity.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

SOHO Beverages, Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advised on restructuring the company and raising venture capital to acquire the company from Seagram Inc.

Private Public:

Private

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Boutique bottler and marketer of branded sodas

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Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

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In search of the perfect buyer

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ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

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From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

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ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

Grand Toys Ltd.

$13,000,000

Senior Revolver

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor in the placement of the securities.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Grand Toys Ltd.

Transaction Type:

Restructured senior revolving credit facility

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Diversified toy manufacturer and distributor

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Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

In search of the perfect buyer

Family Business Magazine The Barrett family’s VitalChek Network was a high-tech startup in a fast-growing business. Could they raise cash for expansion without selling their souls? By Stan Luxenberg Herb Barrett’s fortune, like that of many entrepreneurs, began with a...

ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

CBS MarketWatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS.MW) -- ChoicePoint, a risk management and fraud prevention company, said Monday it has acquired VitalChek for $120 million in cash. ChoicePoint CPS, +1.16% will shell out additional funds if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets over...

From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

From the L.A. Times: Wham-O sale -- An article in the Jan. 20 Business section about the sale of Wham-O Inc. to Cornerstone Overseas Investments Ltd. listed Silly String as one of the products that Wham-O makes. Car-Freshner Corp. has...

ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

Grand Toys International Inc.

$17,500,000

$12,000,000 Senior Revolver

$5,000,000 Senior Revolver

$500,000 Secured Term Loan

The undersigned acted as an exclusive financial advisor in the placement of the securities.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Grand Toys International Inc.

Transaction Type:

Refinanced and rescheduled senior revolving credit facilities

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Diversified toy manufacturer and distributor

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Permira Funds to Acquire Maker of PopCorners® and Other Better-For-You Branded and Private Label Snack Products

NEW YORK – June 9, 2015 – Permira, the international private equity firm, announced today that a company backed by the Permira funds has signed definitive agreements to simultaneously acquire Medora Snacks, LLC (“Medora”) and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation (“Ideal”)....

Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

In search of the perfect buyer

Family Business Magazine The Barrett family’s VitalChek Network was a high-tech startup in a fast-growing business. Could they raise cash for expansion without selling their souls? By Stan Luxenberg Herb Barrett’s fortune, like that of many entrepreneurs, began with a...

ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

CBS MarketWatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS.MW) -- ChoicePoint, a risk management and fraud prevention company, said Monday it has acquired VitalChek for $120 million in cash. ChoicePoint CPS, +1.16% will shell out additional funds if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets over...

From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

From the L.A. Times: Wham-O sale -- An article in the Jan. 20 Business section about the sale of Wham-O Inc. to Cornerstone Overseas Investments Ltd. listed Silly String as one of the products that Wham-O makes. Car-Freshner Corp. has...

ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

Grand Toys International Inc.

has acquired

Sababa Toys, Inc.

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor to Grand Toys.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Grand Toys International Inc.

Transaction Type:

Financial advisory in connection with acquisition of the business of Sababa Toys Inc.

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Diversified toy manufacturer and distributor

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NEW YORK – June 9, 2015 – Permira, the international private equity firm, announced today that a company backed by the Permira funds has signed definitive agreements to simultaneously acquire Medora Snacks, LLC (“Medora”) and Ideal Snacks Holding Corporation (“Ideal”)....

Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

In search of the perfect buyer

Family Business Magazine The Barrett family’s VitalChek Network was a high-tech startup in a fast-growing business. Could they raise cash for expansion without selling their souls? By Stan Luxenberg Herb Barrett’s fortune, like that of many entrepreneurs, began with a...

ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

CBS MarketWatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS.MW) -- ChoicePoint, a risk management and fraud prevention company, said Monday it has acquired VitalChek for $120 million in cash. ChoicePoint CPS, +1.16% will shell out additional funds if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets over...

From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

From the L.A. Times: Wham-O sale -- An article in the Jan. 20 Business section about the sale of Wham-O Inc. to Cornerstone Overseas Investments Ltd. listed Silly String as one of the products that Wham-O makes. Car-Freshner Corp. has...

ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

Grand Toys International Inc.

has acquired

ARK FOUNDATION

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor to Grand Toys.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Grand Toys International Inc.

Transaction Type:

Financial advisory in connection with acquisition of the business of Ark Foundation, LLC

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Diversified toy manufacturer and distributor

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Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

In search of the perfect buyer

Family Business Magazine The Barrett family’s VitalChek Network was a high-tech startup in a fast-growing business. Could they raise cash for expansion without selling their souls? By Stan Luxenberg Herb Barrett’s fortune, like that of many entrepreneurs, began with a...

ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

CBS MarketWatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS.MW) -- ChoicePoint, a risk management and fraud prevention company, said Monday it has acquired VitalChek for $120 million in cash. ChoicePoint CPS, +1.16% will shell out additional funds if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets over...

From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

From the L.A. Times: Wham-O sale -- An article in the Jan. 20 Business section about the sale of Wham-O Inc. to Cornerstone Overseas Investments Ltd. listed Silly String as one of the products that Wham-O makes. Car-Freshner Corp. has...

ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release

Grand Toys International Inc.

has acquired

International Playthings, Inc.

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor to Grand Toys.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Grand Toys International Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advised on the acquisition of 100% of the capital stock of international playthings Inc.

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Diversified toy manufacturer and distributor.

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Passing of Co-Founder William A. Kaynor, Esq.

New York, NY May 26, 2011: (For immediate release) - Akin Bay Company LLC (“Akin Bay”), a New York investment banking boutique, announced today the death on May 25, 2011 of one of its founding partners, William Akin Kaynor, Esq....

Maker of Frisbee, Hula Hoop sold to Hong Kong distributor

USA Today - Money SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wham-O, the maker of vintage toys like the Frisbee, Slip'N Slide and Hula Hoop, has been sold to a Hong Kong distributor that's trying to build a one-stop shop for outdoor fun....

Emeryville’s Wham-O sold / Manufacturer of Hula Hoops, Frisbees goes to Hong Kong firm

Wham-O, the manufacturer of the Frisbee, the Hula Hoop and other venerable toys, was sold this week to a Hong Kong distributor that plans to expand the Emeryville company, the parties said Thursday. Read Full Article

In search of the perfect buyer

Family Business Magazine The Barrett family’s VitalChek Network was a high-tech startup in a fast-growing business. Could they raise cash for expansion without selling their souls? By Stan Luxenberg Herb Barrett’s fortune, like that of many entrepreneurs, began with a...

ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

CBS MarketWatch ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS.MW) -- ChoicePoint, a risk management and fraud prevention company, said Monday it has acquired VitalChek for $120 million in cash. ChoicePoint CPS, +1.16% will shell out additional funds if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets over...

From the L.A Times: Wham-O Sale

From the L.A. Times: Wham-O sale -- An article in the Jan. 20 Business section about the sale of Wham-O Inc. to Cornerstone Overseas Investments Ltd. listed Silly String as one of the products that Wham-O makes. Car-Freshner Corp. has...

ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

Atlanta Business Chronicle ChoicePoint Inc. acquired VitalChek Network Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., which provides technology and data management services that allows the remote ordering of certified birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. Read Complete Article

VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

Nashville Business Journal Nashville-based VitalChek Network Inc. has been purchased by ChoicePoint Inc. for an initial cash payment of $120 million as well as the possibility for additional money if VitalChek exceeds certain financial targets. Read complete Press Release