Advised Phelps Indsutries, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty pet treats sold under private label and contract manufacturing to leading retailers and pet food marketers throughout the world, in its sale to Wafra Investment Advisory Group, Inc.

Advised Cuddledown, a multichannel marketer of bedding, comforters, pillows and apparel in its sale to Potpourri Holdings, Inc., a portfolio company of American Capital, Ltd.

Advised Belize Aquaculture, Ltd. in its joint venture with Thailand-based Seafresh Industry Public Company, Ltd.

Advised Catalog Marketplace, Inc. d/b/a Glendale in the sale of its assets to private equity firm Capital Resource Partners.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arranged the equity financing for Maurice The Pants Man in the acquisition of Poore Simon's The Jeans Authority.

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.

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