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Transactions

A selection of recently completed transactions by Tully & Holland, Inc.
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Mergers

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Client Description Industry Segment Our Role
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 Sell-Side

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

Manufacturers & Distributors Sell Side

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. Manufacturers & Distributors Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers 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 Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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

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 Sell Side

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. Manufacturers & Distributors Sell Side

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 Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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

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 Sell Side

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. Manufacturers & Distributors Sell Side

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 Sell Side

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

Acted as financial advisor to Sundance, a leading lifesyle catalog and e-commerce company in a recapitalization. Direct Marketers & Retailers 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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

Initiated and advised Performance Diver, a leading catalog of dive gear, in the sale of its assets to Divers Direct. Direct Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

Represented Sparrow & Jacobs, a direct marketer of personalized business to business promotional products, in the sale of its assets to Great American. Direct Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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. Manufacturers & Distributors Sell Side

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. Manufacturers & Distributors Sell Side

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. Manufacturers & Distributors 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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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

Arranged equity financing for National Catalog Corporation through BT Capital Partners, Inc. Direct Marketers & Retailers 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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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 Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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

Direct Marketers & Retailers Sell Side

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