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Toymax Inc.

(NASDAQ:TMAX)

has acquired

Monogram International, Inc.

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor to Toymax.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Toymax Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advised on the acquisition of Monogram International, 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....

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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

Tower Air, Inc.

The undersigned acted as financial advisor in restructuring debt.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Tower Air, Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advisory services on raising additional equity and restructuring of existing lending facilities

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

International charter air carrier

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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

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ChoicePoint buys VitalChek

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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

Mastech Company, Inc.

(AMEX:MHH)

acquired

Quantum Information Resources Ltd.

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor to Quantum Information.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Mastech Company, Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advised on the sale of 100% of the shares to MASTECH Inc. (now I-GATE Capital Corporation).

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Second largest diversified IT service and software development company in Canada

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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....

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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 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

Blackbaud Inc.

(NASDAQ:BLKB)

acquired

Riverside Software Incorporated

The undersigned was exclusive financial advisor to Riverside Software.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Blackbaud Inc.

Transaction Type:

Advised on sale of all of 100% of the shares to Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB).

Private Public:

Public

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Developer and vendor of specialty software for charitable grant-making institutions

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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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ChoicePoint acquires VitalChek

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VitalChek bought by ChoicePoint

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RCS EXPERIENCE

The undersigned acted as exclusive financial advisor in the sale of the company.

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

RCS EXPERIENCE

Transaction Type:

Advised on raising private equity from strategic investors

Private Public:

Private

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Diversified computer and consumer electronics retailer

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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....

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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

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

Prismaplast Canada Ltd.

$5,000,000

$4,475,000 Secured Revolver
$525,000 Secured Term Loan

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

INVESTMENT BANKING - CORPORATE FINANCE - M&A

Member : FINRA & SIPC

Company Name:

Prismaplast Canada Ltd.

Transaction Type:

Advised and placed a new senior revolving credit and term loan facility

Private Public:

Private

Financing/M&A Sale Amount:

NA

Business Description:

Custom color ink provider for plastic packaging manufacturers

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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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