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Description	Industry Segment	Our Role
Advised Catalog Marketplace, Inc. d/b/a Glendale in the sale of its assets to private equity firm Capital Resource Partners.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Financial advisor to GameStop Corp. in the divestiture of its MovieStop division.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Divestiture

Acted as the financial advisor on a $5.0 million financing for Patrick James, Inc., a multi-channel retailer of men's apparel based in Fresno, California	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Financing

Advisor to Outrageous Ventures in the sale of the PrankPlace.com family of websites to iStores, Inc.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Advised the seller's majority shareholder in the sale of Independent Brewers United, Inc. to North American Breweries, Inc.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Initiated and advised 96 Degrees, Inc. d/b/a Drew's All Natural in its sale to Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Initiated and represented Linen Source, Inc. in its sale to Orchard Brands Corporation, a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and represented Casual Living USA in its sale to Boston Apparel Group, a portfolio company of Monomoy Capital Partners, L.P.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised Westminster Cracker Company and its majority shareholder, Cains Foods, L.P. in the sale of Westminster Cracker Company to LaSalle Capital Group, L.P.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Advised Astral Brands, a private equity owned multi-channel marketer of a portfolio of luxury brands based in Atlanta, GA in the sale of Astral Foods, including award winning Chesapeake Bay Gourmet, Chesapeake Bay Brand, and World Class Fulfillment.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Initiated and represented S&S Worldwide, Inc. in its acquisition of the assets of a confidential Canadian company whose products and services are targeted to teachers. S&S Worldwide is a leading multi-channel marketer of crafts and recreational supplies to schools and institutions across the country.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Acquisition

Initiated and advised Terry Precision Bicycles for Women, Inc., the original and leading designer and distributor of women's cycling apparel, bicycles, and accessories to a newly formed management group led by the former CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear Company.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Advised Geerlings & Wade, Inc. in the sale of selected assets to an undisclosed strategic buyer.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Advised a subsidiary of Astral Brands. an Atlanta,GA-based private equity firm in the sale of its holdings, MacKenzie Ltd. and Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes & More catalogs to Chesapeake Fine Food Group, LLC.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Represented Brigham's, Inc. in the sale of its ice cream and frozen yogurt product lines to a subsidiary of HP Hood LLC, and in the sale of its restaurants to Deal Metrics LLC.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Represented The Lyon Company, aka Vandor, a giftware and accessories company, in a sale to The Randolph Group a Chicago-based private equity firm.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Sale

Advised Rubber Products, Inc. a manufacturer of vulcanized rubber mats used by the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB in a sale to Tuflex Rubber Products, LLC, producer of the FLEXCO product line.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Sale

Initiated and advised AmeriMark Direct, a portfolio company of JH Partners, LLC a San Francisco-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of the Feel Good Store, a cataloger of beauty and leading-edge wellness and home-comfort products.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Acquisition

Represented Circle Peak Capital and Scimitar Global Ventures in the sale of a portfolio company, Cole Water Company to Idea Sphere, Inc. of New York.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Represented KaBloom, Ltd. in the sale of their chain of retail flower & gift stores with near-nationwide critical mass, to Caliber Capital Group, LLC whose holdings include Sweet Factory, Inc. and Cinnabon, Inc.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Represented Gravymaster, a confectionary and condiment manufacturer, in the sale of the company to Richardson Foods, a portfolio company of Founders Equity.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Represented Brynwood Partners in the divestiture of its portfolio company, Craft House Corporation, a marketer of craft and hobby products, to Chartpak, Inc. and J. Lloyd International.	Specialty Products	Sale

Represented Ark-les Corporation in the divestiture of its Electronic Products Division, a manufacturer of membrane switches for the consumer appliance market, to Eastprint Inc., a strategic buyer.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Sale

Initiated and advised InterNutra, LLC, a frozen pureed food company in its sale to Diamond Crystal Brands, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation and exclusive licensing rights to Cambell Soup Company.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Acted as financial advisor to The Paragon Gifts Holdings, Inc.and Wand Partners, Inc. in its sale to BlueSky Brands, an affiliate of Reliant Equity Investors.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Premium-Branded Hot Cocoa and Hot Cappuccino company has been acquired by a strategic buyer in a confidential transaction.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Completed a mezzanine capital raise and advised Home Market Foods, serving the retail and food service markets, in the acquisition of Freezer Queen Foods of New York. Citizens Capital, Inc. provided the financing.	Food & Beverage	Private Placement

Initiated and advised Chesapeake Bay Gourmet, a leading manufacturer and marketer of frozen seafood in the sale of its assets to Valor Equity Partners of Chicago, IL.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Acted as financial advisor in the recapitalization of Home Market Foods, a leading meat processing company serving the retail and food service markets. Financing provided by Brooks, Houghton & Company.	Food & Beverage	Private Placement

Initiated and advised Cains Foods, LP in the acquisiton of Westminster Cracker Company, producer of old fashion oyster crackers, baked in Vermont.	Food & Beverage	Acquisition

Advised eToys Direct in the sale of Silvestri, a giftware and home decor company to DD Traders, Inc. dba Demdaco.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Sale

Represented The Whipple Company, a food manufacturer of pie fillings, preserves and toppings, in its sale to Allied Old English, Inc. of New Jersey.	Food & Beverage	Sale

Represented Calyx & Corolla, a premium multi-channel direct marketing floral company, in the sale of its assets to Vermont Teddy Bear Company	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Acted as financial advisor to Sundance, a leading lifesyle catalog and e-commerce company in a recapitalization.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Private Placement

Advised Young Pecan Company in the sale of its consumer group consisting of a well-known consumer catalog and wholesale business to Carolina Retail Ventures.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised Performance Diver, a leading catalog of dive gear, in the sale of its assets to Divers Direct.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised Foster & Gallagher, Inc. in the sale of Walter Drake® & The Home Marketplace® to Jackson Acquisition Co. LLC, a company formed by Jesse.Hansen & Co.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Represented Sparrow & Jacobs, a direct marketer of personalized business to business promotional products, in the sale of its assets to Great American.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised CranBarry, a manufacturer and distributor of specialized women's sporting goods and apparel, in the sale of Atlantis®, Hatchers Mfg. Inc. and Grays to a private investment group.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Sale

Advised Vaughn Communications in the sale of the assets of its Products Division, specialists in manufacturing and distribution of gifts, novelties and plush toys, to Gift Connections, Inc.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Sale

Represented New England Pottery, North America's leading marketer of decorative pottery planters, and through its GKI division, of professional holiday lighting, in its merger with AmerTac Holdings, Inc. owned in conjunction with management by Heritage Partners Inc., a private equity investment firm.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Acquisition

Initiated and advised the house of Bianchi, a leading designer and manufacturer of bridal wear, in the sale of its assets to a private investor.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised Lobster Trap Co., Inc. in the acquisition of selected assets of The Atlantic Lobster Company, an affiliate of UK-based Booker plc.	Food & Beverage	Acquisition

Initiated and advised Roman Research, Inc., manufacturer and direct mail marketer of hypoallergenic jewelry under the brand names, Simply Whispers_®and Perfections_™, in the sale of its controlling interest to a private investor.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Represented Catalog Ventures, Inc. in the sale of Nature's Jewelry®, The Mind's Eye®, NorthStyle®, The Pyramid Collection™ and Serengeti® to ValueVision International, Inc., a diversified direct response marketing company.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised Biobottoms Fresh Air Wear, a California based marketer of children's and infant's apparel and accessories, in the sale of its assets to Diplomat, a manufacturer of infant and toddler products.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Arranged the equity financing for Maurice The Pants Man in the acquisition of Poore Simon's The Jeans Authority.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Private Placement

Arranged equity financing for National Catalog Corporation through BT Capital Partners, Inc.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Private Placement

Advised Angostura International Limited, makers of Angostura bitters, sauces and seasonings, in its acquisition of CV Finer Foods, Inc., manufacturer & marketer of World Harbors® marinades and sauces.	Food & Beverage	Acquisition

Initiated and advised Aramark in the sale of the assets of subsidiary, E.T. Wright's Executive Shoes catalog to Mason Shoe Comfort Footwear.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised The Daily Planet - Russian Dressing in the sale of its assets to Rivertown Trading Co., owner of Signals and Wireless Catalogs.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

Initiated and advised M.F. Blouin in the sale of its catalog and e-commerce division to MFB Holdings, LLC.	Direct Marketer & Retailer	Sale

On behalf of the New England Growth Fund I, L.P., initiated the acquisition of Whistler, a subsidiary of Dynatech Corporation.	Manufacturer & Distributor	Acquisition