AdSoftware, Inc.
AdSoftware represents a new evolution of software for the online advertising industry. An on-demand ad management and analytical application that enables publishers to mazimize their process efficiency, accessibility to industry data and drive productivity. AdSoftware provides a consolidated, 360° view of both the breadth and depth of the online advertising business process: from the sales opportunity and proposal to the executed contract to the resulting billing and financial reconciliation. Further, it ties all key business groups together through a flexible and sophisticated automated workflow and consolidates disparate data from multiple ad serving platforms, enabling comprehensive reporting and analysis through an integrated data warehouse. The AdSoftware platform brings unprecedented levels of data accessibility and integration to online publisher of all sizes. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of investors. MRCWorldwide principals also participated in the investment into AdSoftware.
Superior Quality Foods, Inc.
Superior Quality Foods, Inc. (“SQF”) manufactures food bases and flavors, gravy and sauce mixes and seasoning blends for Retail and Industrial customers. In the Retail segment, SQF products can be found under the brand names Better Than Bouillon®, Better Than Gravy®, Crockery Gourmet™, Mejor Con Caldo™ and SalsArriba™. According to Information Resources Inc., Better Than Bouillon is the #2 bouillon in traditional U.S. grocery stores and the #1 bouillon in Organic and Natural Foods grocery stores. Better Than Bouillon is available in over 80% of the United States, and is also sold in Canada and other countries. In the Industrial segment, SQF is a supplier to leading branded and private label food manufacturers, which use the Company’s bases as a key ingredient in frozen entrees and soups. In addition, Chefs use SQF bases as the starting point for their back‐of-house recipe creations. Superior Quality Foods was acuired by Southeastern Mills is a third generation family‐owned business. This acquisition adds to its rapidly growing Retail portfolio, allowing it to offer customers three strong product lines; Southeastern Mills, Shore Lunch and now Superior Quality Foods. It also opens sales opportunities at existing and new Processors and gives it more products to sell to National Accounts and Foodservice Distributors. MRCworldwide initiated this transaction,assisted in the negotiations, and served as exclusive financial advisor to Superior Quality Foods, Inc
Flavor Specialties, Inc.
Founded in 1976, Flavor Specialties, Inc. is a flavor and botanical extracts company that develops, produces, and markets flavors and botanical extracts mainly for the food and beverage industry. FSI has its production facility in California, but serves a broad customer base. FSI was acquired by Frutarom, an Israeli public firm, a rapidly growing global flavor and fine ingredients company. Frutarom creates, develops, manufacturers and markets an extensive variety of high quality flavors and fine ingredients for customers in the food, beverage, flavor, fragrance, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetics industry. MRCworldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Flavor Specialties, Inc.
Process Fab. Inc.
Process Fab Inc. is a fast-growing, aerospace engineering, design and manufacturing firm that provides airframe structures, flight hardware, ground support equipment and tooling to the aerospace industry. The Company supplies highly engineered components to a variety of aerospace platforms including the Atlas V rocket, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Boeing 787. The Company provides products to leading aerospace manufacturers such as United Launch Alliance, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman. MRCworldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Process Fab, Inc.
Power Performance Group, Inc.
Power Performance Group, Inc. is the manufacturer behind the Power Slot brand of performance brake products. Founded in 1997, Power Slot was the first performance brand to distribute a full line of direct fit replacement slotted brake discs. The company's wide range of applications, first-to-market product releases, excellent customer service, and complete marketing program has made Power Slot the call brand for performance rotors. In addition to Power Slot premium replacement rotors, the company also manufactures their Pro Series drilled and Pro Series dimpled and slotted brake rotors, as well as their patented Power Slot Plus affordable big brake kits: a caliper relocation kit which allows for a larger diameter rotor. Power Slot is also the west coast's largest shipping point for HAWK Performance brake pads. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Power Performance Group, Inc.
BVIG Financial, LLC
BVIG Financial, through over 500 retail locations in 37 states, specializes in delivering a comprehensive, technology-based, financial services platform. BVIG Financial successfully caters to core unbanked or underbanked customers on the basis of convenience, service and price in the professional tax preparer market. BVIG Financial was focused principally on the tax refund market because there to are over 100,000 retail sites in the professional tax preparation market. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Alpine Investors, LLC and their portfolio company EDC.
CompuMedical, LLC
CompuMedical, LLC was founded in 1998 and became a Florida, LLC in 2001. The Company was founded to provide an information rich, high quality interactive experience to anyone seeking knowledge about cosmetic surgery. The Company generates revenues from plastic surgeons who pay a listing fee to be featured on one or all of following websites: www.implantinfo.com, www.faceforum.com, and www.liposite.com. The sponsors are exclusively members of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The websites distinguish themselves from others by the volume of information available to a visitor and the comfortable, community feel that each site invokes. The community aspect is evidenced by the number of repeat visits to the site by a patient before and after they have their procedure. The websites focus on breast augmentation, cosmetic facial procedures and liposuction. CompuMedical's websites receive tens of millions of hits. On an average day, the sites collectively get between 1.4 and 2.1 million hits, making the sites some of the most popular plastic surgery destinations on the internet. The web sites continue to grow and host more traffic as cosmetic plastic surgery procedures continue to grow in popularity. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of CompuMedical.
NSO Press, Inc
NSO Press, Inc. a printer located in Denver, Colorado was acquired by Huron Capital Partners. Founded in 1989, NSO Press, Inc. (“NSO Press”, “NSO” or “the Company”) is full-service that can accommodate its clients wide range of needs from start to finish. The Company specializes in graphic communications, commercial printing and direct marketing. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Company primarily serves the Rocky Mountain region. The Company’s state-of-the-art facility and equipment, coupled with its experienced staff, enable NSO to offer numerous printing capabilities, including brochures and marketing collateral, direct marketing materials, and on-demand and e-commerce digital printing services. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of NSO Press.
Security Contractor Services, Inc.
Security Contractor Services, Inc. (SCS) was established in 1977 as the fencing division of San Jose Steel Co., SCS is a leading independent supplier of wholesale and temporary fencing on the West Coast and beyond. The Company has a complete line of highest quality fencing and security products with expert design and manufacturing capabilities. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of investors. MRCWorldwide principals also participated in the investment into SCS.
Ampersand Label, Inc.
The Company is a manufacturer of prime and extended text pressure sensitive labels, tags, and related printed products for customers in the health and beauty, pharmaceutical, and nutritional supplements sectors. The Company derives its competitive advantage through the utilization of proprietary label management systems and technologies, which is corroborated by a service-centric model in which design staff work closely with customers to solve both technical production and marketing design challenges. High rates of growth are expected from government mandated disclosure requirements that will render extended text labels a necessity for an increasing number of pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement, and health and beauty customers. The Company has invested heavily to distance itself from the majority of flexographic label printers through the development and use of intellectual property. The Company’s intellectual property, its ability to design and customize label products and applications has positioned the company for high growth. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Ampersand shareholders.
J. A. M. Plastics, Inc.
J.A.M. Plastics Inc. provides branded and proprietary patented badge holder products and related accessories into the security market. As a leader in the security market for over 40 years the company holds 9 patents and has developed and maintained valuable brand equity, and a reputation for delivering high-quality products. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of J.A.M. Plastics.
Rapid Freightways and Consolidated Transportation
The Company serves national and international markets providing transportation services, both less-than-truck-load (“LTL”) and truck Load (“TL”) as well as freight forwarding, customized logistics processing, and warehousing services to large and medium-size corporations. The Company views itself as not only a common carrier, but rather a transportation and distribution service provider that offers a wide range of quality services including LTL services, cargo handling, customized logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, distribution management and on-time delivery. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Blue Point Capital Partners.
Penn Lithograph, Inc
Penn Lithograph, Inc. a web printer located in Cerritos, California, was acquired by a private investor. Penn was founded in 1934, and has grown into the full production of premium, full-color, press-finished advertising literature and direct mail pieces. The Company was founded as a Los Angeles-based, family-owned and operated print shop. The Company is recognized as a leader in the west coast printing industry. In addition to its unequalled niche in the production of high-quality marketing materials, the company excels at finding innovative solutions for complex printing, binding and mailing challenges. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of the private investor.
A. C. Hoffman Engineering, Inc.
Founded in 1964, A. C. Hoffman, Inc. manufactures precision elastomeric components and molded rubber components for the medical and commercial industries. Specific products include check valves, (duckbill, disc, and umbrella valves), diaphragms, seals, and closures. Medical applications for ACHI’s product are as follows: IV sets, pharmaceutical solutions, respiratory therapy, surgery, cardiopulmonary instruments, diagnostics, and catheters. Headquartered in Riverside, California and operating from four facilities, ACHI maintains a diverse customer base throughout the U.S. ACHI has 85 full-time employees. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Century Park Capital and Red Diamond Capital.
RLR & Associates Transportation/V&S Transportation
The Company, with a very experienced management team, serves Southern California, national and international markets (Canada and Mexico), provides transportation services, both less-than-truck-load (“LTL”) and truck Load (“TL”) as well as freight forwarding, customized logistics processing, and warehousing services to large and medium-size corporations. The Company views itself as not only a common carrier, but rather a transportation and distribution service provider that offers a wide range of quality services including LTL services, cargo handling, customized logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, distribution management and on-time delivery. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders.
ProSound and Stage Lighting, Inc.
ProSound is the largest mail order and internet retailer of specialty DJ, live sound, recording and lighting equipment in the United States. Selling predominantly to DJ’s, and commercial accounts including schools, churches, and local governments, the Company derives its competitive advantage from the delivery of superior customer service (including technical post-sale support and pre-sale advice), as well as from the size and scope of product categories and sub-categories offered to customers. Founded in 1976, the Company has developed a strong brand that is synonymous with quality and value, an achievement which has facilitated a high rate of repeat business over the years. The Company derives its revenue from internet sales and the balance from the catalog. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the ProSound shareholders.
Fraser-Volpe Corporation
Founded in 1972 to perform research and development in stabilized sighting systems and process inspection equipment, the Company currently specializes in the design, development and manufacture of a wide range of electro-optical and opto-mechanical systems. A recognized leader in optical stabilization, the Company has a diversified business platform covering: Sophisticated Optical Viewing Devices, Data Link Surveillance Systems, Fire Control Systems for Weapons, Build to Print Military Sub-Systems. The Company has long term contracts with the US military, foreign militaries, and domestic law enforcement agencies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Aeroprecision Corp.
Hi-Tech Rubber
Founded in 1982 to capitalize on opportunities within the nascent market for Liquid Injection Molding (LIM), Hi-Tech Rubber (HTR) has developed into one of the premier molders of precision elastomeric components in the United States. With over 320 employees and more than 70 presses, the Company has pioneered the utilization of liquid silicone rubber by developing proprietary materials and custom solutions for clients’ fabrication requirements. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Hi-Tech Rubber.
Alpha Sintered Metals
Founded in 1967, the Company is a QS9000 Registered designer and manufacturer of highly precise powder metal components selling into the lawn & garden and automotive sectors. With 150 non-union employees, the Company utilizes a diverse set of production processes and materials which are corroborated by strong technical design and engineering capabilities and reinforced with statistical quality control methodologies. Components are manufactured by combining metal powders into an alloy which is fed into compaction molds, compacted to the desired shape and sintered to a specific size and density. Materials used in this process include steel, iron, copper steel, nickel steel, copper infiltrated steel, stainless steel, bronze and diluted bronze. The Company performs sinter hardening and drawing through in-house batch draw furnaces, and subcontracts certain secondary operations including deburring, sizing, heat-treating, steam treating, plating and/or impregnating and basic assembly. A fully equipped machine shop fabricates components to customer’s specifications. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors for the transaction and represented the buyers, Lynwood Capital Partners.
Universal Aerospace
Founded in 1990, Universal Aerospace is a manufacturer and integrator of precision components utilized by the airline retrofit market. The Company derives its competitive advantage through a combination of specialized services (including quick turnarounds of 2 to 4 weeks vs. the industry standard of 6 to 8 weeks) and diverse manufacturing processes utilized in the fabrication and assembly of parts found in interior retrofits and AOG (Airplanes On the Ground). MRCWorldwide was engaged by AeroPrecision, Inc. for corporate financing advisory services and to provide for a Recapitalization.
L. A. Label Company
JDS Uniphase Corporation acquired L.A. Label Company, Inc., a 60 year old high-quality printer of stock and custom pressure sensitive labels. LA Label has established itself as a supplier of exceptional quality and value. The Company utilizes state-of-the-art technology that sets it apart from most of its competitors. JDS Uniphase Corporation (Nasdaq: JDSU) expands its capability to provide integrated optical technology solutions for product security and brand authentication with the acquisition of LA Label. JDS Uniphase is a worldwide leader in optical technology. The Flex Products Division acquired LA Label of Los Angeles. Flex Products Pigments create unique color shifting characteristics utilized in security products and decorative surface treatments. The pigments create a durable color shifting finish when used in security and decorative applications such as currencies, passports, credit cards, paints, cosmetics and plastics. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of LA Label.
Auto and Truck Glass, Inc. and Wholesale Glass, Inc.
An investment group led by YVC Partners, LLC and Tuckerman Capital acquired Auto and Truck Glass, Inc, and Wholesale Glass, Inc. which provides and installs automotive replacement glass, primarily windshields, throughout the United States. The Company founded in 1990 has grown from a commitment to serve the major rental car companies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Auto and Truck Glass, Inc and Wholesale Glass, Inc.
Fabco Corporation
Aloha Corporation acquired Fabco Corporation. Fabco was the premier producer of a Windows-based Lodging and Property Management System offering customized solutions for lodging properties, from limited service motels to full service hotels, resorts, and time-sharing properties. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Fabco Corporation.
Buona Forchetta
Mrs. Beasleys, Inc. acquired Buona Forchetta Corporation. The acquisition included retail and wholesale operations and the plant facilities. The Company manufacturers high end baked products for wholesale and retail customers. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Buona Forchetta.
Team Design
Pep Supply, Inc. acquired Team Design Corporation. The Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality and custom Performance Wear, Cheerleading Uniforms, Camp-wear, Warm-ups and Sweats and Accessory Items for sale primarily to public and private schools, churches and other league teams. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Team Design.
Roll-A-Flex Doors Corporation
Security Technologies, Inc. and Equinox Capital acquired Roll-A-Flex Doors Corporation. The acquisition includes two manufacturing plants, located in California and Texas. The Company manufacturers roll-up door for the storage industries, home, and commercial uses. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Roll-A-Flex Corporation.
Star Milling Co. and Diamond Pacific Products Co.
Management acquired the stock of Star Milling Co. and Diamond Pacific Products Co. The acquisition includes two manufacturing plants in located in California. The Company is the largest poultry food manufacturer in the California and major manufacturer and distributor of various animal sack feed products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Management.
Business Life Transitions (Next Step)
BLT (Next Step), located in Rossmore, Ca. was acquired by The Executive Committee (TEC). Next Step is an executive development program aimed toward BLT (Next Step), located in Rossmore, Ca. was acquired by The Executive Committee (TEC). Next Step is an executive development program aimed toward the maturing CEO market. the maturing CEO market. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the BLT shareholders.
Transmarine Navigation Corporation
Management acquired the stock of Transmarine Navigation Corporation. The acquisition includes all locations in the U.S and Mexico. Transmarine was founded in 1938 in Los Angeles and remained a liner agency until the late 1970's. Transmarine is recognized worldwide as specialists in tanker and dry cargo operations. In California, Transmarine represents more tanker principals than all other agencies combined. In the Pacific Northwest, Transmarine is the leader in liquid cargoes and is widely acclaimed for its expertise in grain and logs. In the US Gulf, Mexico, Hawaii and Singapore serves these areas in the complete spectrum of liquid and dry bulk cargoes. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Management.
Tiki Corporation
TIKI Corporation acquired by W. C. Bradley, the parent company of Lamplight Farms. TIKI Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of a unique and branded line of outdoor living products consisting of torches, citronella candles, scented candles, and all-purpose lighters. Through the registered trade name TIKI Torch, the company holds among the most identifiable brands in the industry, a distinction attributable to the company’s 44-year history of delivering quality outdoor living products to consumers. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Tiki Corporation.
Reeves Southeastern Corp
Master-Halco, Inc., the world's leading distributor and manufacturer of fence systems, acquired Reeves Southeastern Corp. from its parent Diamond Home Services, Inc. Master Halco, Inc., a subsidiary of Itochu International operates 92 locations within the U.S. and Canada. The acquisition includes 32 new distribution locations and manufacturing plants in Tampa, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. Reeves is the third-largest fencing product manufacturer in the U.S. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Master-Halco and Itochu International, Inc.
Fireplace Manufacturers, Inc.
Fireplace Manufacturers, Inc. (a NASDAQ company) was acquired by DESA International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of zone heating/home comfort products and specialty tools in the United States. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, initiated, structured, and negotiated enterprise value of the transaction on behalf of Fireplace Manufacturers, Inc. DESA International and their investment bankers prepared the tender offer for all outstanding shares.
United Ad Label
Moore Corporation acquired the stock of United Ad Label for $60 million. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction for the shareholders of United Ad Label.
CP Graphics, Inc.
CP Graphics, Inc. located in Glendale, CA. was acquired by Pace Lithographers, Inc. located in City of Industry, CA. CP Graphics is a sheet-fed printer specializing in high quality printing. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the CP Graphic's shareholders.
Wolverine Packaging, Inc.
Wolverine Packaging, Inc. located in Irvine, CA. was acquired by Ernest Products, Inc. Wolverine is a distributor packaging supplies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Wolverine shareholders.
L. J. Products, Inc.
L. J. Products, located in Paramount, Ca. was acquired by Waco Corporation. L.J. Products distributes filters. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the L.J. shareholders.
RDS
Western Parcel Express acquired roadway Delivery Systems, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Both of these Companies are regional carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products. American Package owns regional carriers in the U.S.
Consolidated Tex-Pack Inc., Mistletoe Tex-Pack Express, Inc., O & A Tex-Pack, Inc., Western Tex-Pack Express Inc.
Western Parcel Express acquired the stock of Tex-Pack Inc. located in Texas. These companies are all regional, same day and over night carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products. American Package owns region carriers in the Western US, including Western Parcel Express.
All Metals Processing of Orange County
A group led by HIG Capital acquired the stock of All Metals Processing. All Metals is a leader in metal finishing of aerospace, defense, and commercial products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the All Metals shareholders.
FS Services and Christina Corporation
Opal Concepts acquired Western U.S. Franchise operations of Fantastic Sams and Christina Corp. distributors of hair care products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction for the shareholders of FS Services and Christina Corporation.
Plascor, Inc.
Management acquired Plascor, Inc., an established and well-respected bottle and container manufacturer and operator of injection and injection blow molding equipment from its parent company, Paramount Can Company. The management team moved the operations to Corona and continues to be a leading supplier to Paramount Can. MRCWorldwide represented Paramount Can in this transaction.
Lone Star, Inc.
American Package Express acquired the stock of Lone Star, Inc. with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Both of these companies are regional carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products.
Beaver Express
American Package Express acquired the stock of Beaver Express, Inc. located in Oklahoma. Both of these companies are regional same day and over night carriers of small packages. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of American Package Products. American Package owns region carriers in the Western US.
Okemah Construction
A private management firm acquired the oil pipeline construction company Okemah. This company builds oil transportation pipelines throughout Oklahoma and Texas. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors to the private management team in this transaction.
Globe Allied/Fasteners
Itochu Corporation, an international conglomerate, sold the assets of their U.S. fastener operations headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin to Porteous Fasteners Company. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Itochu International.
L. A. Eyeworks
MRCWorldwide negotiated the buyout of minority shareholders of the U.S. and European companies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the minority shareholders.
Corner Construction
MRCWorldwide negotiated the buyout of a minority shareholder of the U.S. and European companies. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the minority shareholder.
Vortex
An investment group acquired vortex Corporation of Prescott, Arizona. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor for the shareholders of Vortex Corporation. Vortex is manufacturer of water purification equipment.
Music to the Max
Sam Ash Corporation of New York acquired the assets of Music to the Max located in Garden Grove, California. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of William Dettman Enterprises, the parent company of Music to the Max.
Concept Packaging
MRCWorldwide negotiated the buyout of 50% of the equity participants in the company. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the minority shareholders.
Gregg Manufacturing Company
A management group led by Marwit Capital acquired the stock of Gregg Manufacturing Company. Gregg is a leader in the manufacture and marketing of book and bible covers and other religious oriented products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Gregg shareholders.
Swift-Cor Tool Engineering
Tru-Circle Corporation and lead investor First Atlantic Capital acquired the stock of Swift-Cor Tool Engineering. Swift-Cor is a precision sheet metal fabricator and integrator for computers and a manufacturer of aerospace products. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, initiated, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Swift-Cor shareholders.
Great American Printing Company
MRCWorldwide negotiated the buyout of the shareholders of Great American Printing Company. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisor, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the buyer Advance Business Graphics.
Ganahl Lumber
Ganahl Lumber in Anaheim acquired five locations (Los Alamitos, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, El Toro and City of Industry) from Barr Lumber in an asset acquisition. Simultaneously, Terry Lumber acquired the former Barr Rosemead yard and a Barr management team led by their CFO acquired Barr’s three desert yards (Apply Valley, Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms). MRCWorldwide represented Ganahl Lumber in this transaction.
Meridian Parts Corporation
Fel-Pro, Inc. of Skokie, Illinois acquired Meridian Parts Corporation of Huntington Beach, California. Meridian Parts is a contract manufacturer and distributor of diesel engine parts. The company was merged into the FP Diesel Division of Fel-Pro. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Meridian Parts Corporation.
Hal Kelley Feed & Milling
Diamond Pacific Products Company acquired the assets of Hal Kelley Feed & Milling, a 50 year old manufacturer and distributor of feed products. This acquisition makes Diamond Pacific and Star Milling the largest producer of sack feed products on the West Coast. MRCWorldwide represented the Kelley shareholders in the sale of the company.
Upland Feed Company
Star Milling Company acquired the assets of Upland Feed Company, a west coast 100 year old manufacturer and distributor of feed products. This acquisition makes Star Milling the largest producer of poultry feed products on the West Coast. MRCWorldwide represented Quality Industries and Upland Feed Company in the sale of this division.
Brice Manufacturing Co.
Ducommun, Inc. (an AMEX company) completed the acquisition of Brice Manufacturing Company a respected manufacturer and major supplier of spare parts modification and repair on airplanes of the worlds leading airlines. Brice is in its 25th year of continuous growth and profitability. Brice is strong in the U.S., Asian and South Pacific markets. Brice is expected to grow from expansion into the other regions of the world markets, serving a greater portion of the 165 world airlines, and through new product introduction. MRC represented the Brice shareholders in the sale of the company.
Qaulitee International Parts of Richmond, VA
Our client, H&H Distributors, Inc. sold a division (Qualitee International Parts) to The Acme Group, Inc of Detroit. Qualitee is a branded high-quality automotive parts company doing $10 million in sales. Acme is a private company with nine operating entities serving the auto industry. Acme sought to diversify into the automotive after-market and Qualitee gives them an entry into that market.
Gannon Manufacturing Co.
Woods Equipment Company, a leader in tractor mounted attachments for agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial and government markets, purchased the stock of Gannon Manufacturing Company, a La Mirada, California headquartered manufacturer of industrial attachments for light and heavy construction markets. Gannon is one of the most respected brand names in its industry. The acquisition gives Woods a firm foothold in the utility equipment and heavy construction equipment markets. As a result of the acquisition, Woods expects to increase its existing dealer network from approximately 4,500 independent tractor equipment dealers to nearly 6000 nationwide. MRC represented the Gannon shareholders in the sale of the company.
Arcadia Advertising and Marketing
An Investment Group acquired the assets of Acadia Advertising and Marketing of Santa Barbara. Acadia Advertising is a publisher of "how to books" and began operation in the mid 1980's. The company was acquired as a stand alone operation, and will continue to offer a variety of books and marketing services. MRCWorldwide represented the owner of Acadia Advertising and Marketing in the sale of this company.
Weiler Printing Company
NAME, Inc. acquired the assets of Weiler Printing Company. Weiler is a commercial printer located in Los Angeles and NAME is involved in direct mail and mailing lists. NAME acquired Weiler to add additional capability in the printing area. MRCWorldwide represented Weiler Printing in the sale of the company.
Airline Products Group of Mag-Tek, Inc.
Miltope Business Products, a division of Miltope Group, Inc., (a NASDAQ company), acquired the Airline Products Group of Mag-Tek, Inc. This acquisition further strengthens Miltope in the airline industry, and positions them to become a dominant player in the magnetics area relating to passenger services. MRCWorldwide represented Mag-Tek, Inc. in the divestiture of this division. MRCWorldwide had previously represented Mag-Tek in the divestiture of Magnagraphics to Rand McNally. These divestitures were a result of Mag-Tek's decision to concentrate in the financial services industry.
Cal Litho Color Plate, Inc.
Alan Lithograph, Inc. acquired the assets of Cal Litho Color Plate, Inc. Alan Lithograph is a commercial printer located in Los Angeles. Alan acquired Cal Litho to add additional capability in the color separation area, and will consolidate Cal Litho into their facilities. MRCWorldwide represented Alan Lithograph in the purchase of Cal Litho.
Dydee Diaper
L&N Laundry, owner of Baby Land Diaper Service of San Diego, acquired the assets of Dydee Diaper Service of Brea, the largest diaper service in Southern California. Baby Land merged their San Diego operations into the Dydee Brea facilities. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Dydee Diaper Service in this transaction.
Cal-State Distributors, Inc.
Carlson Systems acquired the assets of Cal-State Distributors, Inc., a 42 year old distributor of packaging supplies located in Southern California. Carlson will consolidate their Los Angeles operations into the Cal-State facilities. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Cal-State Distributors in this transaction.
Matly’s
Thompson Capital acquired the assets of Matly's Inc. of Oakland, California. Matly's is a distributor of automotive paint with three locations in Northern California. MRCWorldwide has represented Thompson Capital in seven acquisitions during a three year period.
Federal Warranty Service Corporation
American Bankers Insurance Company (a NASDAQ company) acquired the stock of Federal Warranty Service Corporation, a managing general agency/third party administrator. Federal Warranty located in Southern California will handle all administration of service warranty claims for American Bankers. MRCWorldwide represented the shareholders of Federal Warranty in the divestiture of the Company.
Moorman Manufacturing
The investment group owning Star Milling Company acquired the assets of the Bell Division of Moorman Manufacturing, a 50 year old manufacturer of animal feed products. The addition of these multiple locations will make the combined entities one of the largest animal feed manufacturers on the west coast. MRCWorldwide represented Moorman Manufacturing of Quincy, Illinois in the sale of this division.
California Offset Press
California Offset Press of Glendale, CA was acquired by an investor. The Company is full web printer of publications. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of California Offset Press.
Bert-Co Industries
Bert-Co Industries was acquired by Management. The Company is both a sheet-fed and web printer involved in packaging and media. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Management.
Villa International
Villa International of Anaheim, California was acquired by an investor. Villa International is manufacturing of furniture for the RV industries. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Villa International.
Mowry Company
Mowry Company was acquired by Cadmus Communications. The Mowry Company is a full service advertising agency. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Mowry Company.
Advance Color Graphics
Advance Color Graphics, Inc. of the City of Industry, California merged with Gardner Fulmer Lithograph. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Advance Color Graphics.
Presentation Media, Inc.
Alan Lithograph, Inc. acquired the assets of Presentation Media, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Presentation Media, Inc.
Cal Litho, Inc.
Alan Lithograph, Inc. acquired the assets of Cal Litho, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Cal Litho, Inc.
Insync Media
Alan Lithograph, Inc. acquired Insync Media. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Insync Media.
AVC Specialists, Inc
AVC Specialists, Inc. of Irvine, California was acquired by a private investor. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of AVC Specialists, Inc.
COD Plumbing and Heating Supplies
R. K. Albright sold his interest in COD Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of R. K. Albright.
Auto Spray Specialties
Auto Spray Specialties of Oxnard, California was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Auto Spray Specialties.
Baker International Corporation
Baker International Corporation of Vernon, California was acquired by City Distribution Services, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Baker International Corporation.
Commercial Chair Corporation
Commercial Chair Corporation of Los Angeles, California was acquired by JSJ Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Commercial Chair Corporation.
Colors Unlimited, Inc.
Colors Unlimited, Inc. of Vista, California was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Colors Unlimited, Inc.
Engineered Automation Services, Inc.
Engineered Automation Services, Inc. sold stock to its Management. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Engineered Automation Services, Inc.
Grand Distributing, Inc.
Grand Distributing, Inc. of Los Angeles, California was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Grand Distributing, Inc.
Graphic East
Graphic East of Hendersonville, North Carolina was acquired by an Investment Group MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Graphic East
International Design
International Design of Los Angeles, California was acquired by JSJ Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of International Design.
Inland Transportation of San Bernardino & Riverside, California Inland Transportation of San Bernardino and Riverside, California was Acquired by Burgess North American. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Inland Transportation.
Wellington, Inc.
Investment Group acquired the stock of Wellington, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Wellington, Inc.
King Van Lines
King Van Lines of Santa Fe Springs, California acquired the assets of Krukenkamp, Inc. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of King Van Lines.
Magnagraphics, Inc.
Magnagraphics, Inc. of Los Angeles, California was acquired by Rand McNally Corporation MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of MagTek Corporation.
National Dry Ice of San Bernardino & Orange, California
National Dry Ice of San Bernardino & Orange, California was acquired by Better Beverage Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of National Dry Ice of San Bernardino & Orange, California.
Penn Lithograph, Inc
Penn Lithograph, Inc. of Cerritos, California, was acquired by JSJ Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Penn Litho.
Roberts Automotive Paint, Inc.
Roberts Automotive Paint, Inc. of Pasadena, California was acquired by Thompson Capital Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Thompson Capital Corporation.
Royal, Inc.
Management of Royal, Inc. acquired the stock of the company in a Management Buy Out. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Management.
Royal Warehousing
Royal Warehouse of Carson, California was acquired by Western Sunset Corporation MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Royal, Inc.
Royal, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland
Royal, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland was acquired by Zust Bachmieir of Switzerland. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Royal Inc.
San Diego Auto Paint Specialties
San Diego Auto Paint Specialties was acquired by Thompson Capital Corporation. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of Thompson Capital Corporation.
Specialty Adhesive Film Company
Specialty Adhesive Film Company of Cincinnati, Ohio was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Specialty Adhesive Film Company.
Thompson Lacquer Company
Thompson Lacquer Company of Los Angeles, California was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Thompson Lacquer Company.
Thompson Lacquer Company of Riverside, California
Thompson Lacquer Company of Riverside, California was acquired by an Investment Group. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Thompson Lacquer Company.
Tri-Way International Freight Forwarding
Tri-Way International Freight Forwarding of Westminster, California was acquired by Seino Corporation of Japan. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of Tri-Way International Freight Forwarding.
SPM Northwest
SPM Northwest of Los Alamitos, California was acquired by Tradezone. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of SPM Northwest.
Mybar Printing, Inc.
Management acquired the assets of Mybar Printing, Inc.. MRCWorldwide acted as financial advisors on behalf of the shareholders of Mybar Printing.
