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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.
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, andwww.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.
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.
Magnagraphics, Inc.
Magnagraphics, Inc. of Los Angeles, California was acquired by Rand McNally Corporation magnetic ink technology. MRCWorldwide initiated the transaction, acted as financial advisors, structured, and negotiated the transaction on behalf of the shareholders of MagTek Corporation.
L. A. Label Company
JDS Uniphase Corporation acquired L.A. Label Company, Inc., primarily for their ink technology. A 60 year old high-quality printer of stock and custom pressure sensitive labels, LA Label had 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.
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. For FY 2004 (ending December 31st) the Company will derive approximately 18%-20% of 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.
