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Ohio Franchise Experts, Michael Creatore and Nick Kerpsack, Predicts Top Earning Franchise Industries for 2014
When most people think of the franchise industry, quick-service food outlets are the first types of franchises to come to mind. In a list provided by Entrepreneur’s 2014 Franchise 500, fast-food chains dominated the franchise industry with over 25% list entries. Frozen Yogurt locations were... - April 03, 2014 - Franchise Direct 1, LLC.
OAI Introduces New, Non-contact, High Resolution Photolithography System Developed by Eulitha AG
Non-Contact Tool for Photonic Patterning - March 26, 2014 - OAI
DISA Acquires RS Occupational Health
DISA Expands International Business Operations in the North Sea Region with the Acquisition of RS Occupational Health. - March 20, 2014 - DISA Global Solutions, Inc.
Forex Models, LLC Announces Upcoming Indianapolis/ Louisville Forex Training Seminar
Forex Models, LLC, an Indianapolis based forex trading system development company, will conduct a 3-day forex training seminar in Franklin, Indiana, Wednesday May 14 through Friday May 16. The venue is conveniently located 30 minutes south of Indianapolis and 90 minutes north of Louisville. The... - March 19, 2014 - Forex Models, LLC
CURT Manufacturing Announces Acquisition by Audax Group
Recently, CURT Manufacturing was acquired by Audax Group, a Boston-based private equity group. Greg Hooks, CEO of CURT, said "We are excited to have Audax as our new partner. Its track record of sourcing and integrating add-on acquisitions will enhance our ability to grow, while continuing to... - March 15, 2014 - CURT Manufacturing
BDA Advises on Sale of Majority Stakes in ENCO and TSM to KDB Daewoo Securities
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its clients, ENCO Co Ltd (“ENCO”) and TSM Co Ltd (“TSM”), have both sold majority stakes to KDB Daewoo Securities. ENCO and TSM are the leading Korean urban mining companies, sourcing and recycling... - March 15, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
AbyssPM is Hosting a Free Webinar "M&A Integration: Day One Go Live" on 9 April, 2014 at 11:30am CST
This free webinar is focused on the various aspects of M&A Integration relating to the Integration Management Office, communications and some of the most common work streams as they relate to a successful Day One Go Live. - March 12, 2014 - Abyss Program Management LLC
Inxites Acquires Easy95 and Strengthens Its Position as European Market Leader in SAP-Based Manufacturing and Traceability Software
Today Inxites SA signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ninety-Five. Ninety-Five is the company who developed Easy95, a software platform based on the ISA-95 standard. Easy95 offers support to the implementation of manufacturing, serialization and traceability projects. - March 05, 2014 - Inxites
Everbrite, LLC Acquires Assets of Fluoresco Lighting & Signs
Everbrite, LLC, a recognized leader in national sign program manufacturing and management, has acquired the assets of Fluoresco Lighting - Sign Maintenance Corporation of Tucson, AZ. On an interim basis and as part of the transition, Fluoresco Lighting - Sign Maintenance Corporation will continue... - March 05, 2014 - Everbrite LLC
Lampert Capital Markets Appoints Tobias Lenza as Managing Director and Head of Equity Capital Markets
Lampert Capital Markets, Inc. announced today that Tobias Lenza has been appointed as Managing Director - Equity Capital Markets. Mr. Lenza will spearhead the firm’s expansion into providing a differentiated equity product to institutional and retail investors on managed offerings as well as... - March 03, 2014 - Lampert Capital Markets
Ampac Acquires Business Deposits Plus as Part of Strategic Focus
Ampac has acquired Business Deposits Plus (BDP) as part of its overall strategic focus for its secure packaging business unit. - March 03, 2014 - ProAmpac
Infinite Resource Solutions Merger with Armada Data Solutions Complete
Daveenia Beller, CEO of Infinite Resource Solutions (Infinite), announces the completion of the merger of the former Infinite Recruiting Resources and Armada Data Solutions. The merger brings together an industry leading resource management and professional services organization with excellent... - February 21, 2014 - Infinite Resource Solutions
BDA Advises on Sale of Majority Stake in Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to Navis Capital Partners
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group (“Amazon”), a leading paper and pulp process chemical solutions provider in Asia, has sold a significant equity interest to Navis Capital Partners (“Navis”),... - February 11, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
SIX Safety Systems Announces Acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics Ltd.
SIX Safety Systems, a global leader in worker fit for duty risk solutions, announced today the acquisition of WorkSMART Ergonomics, a top ergonomic and human factors consulting firm in Canada. With the close of this acquisition, SIX Safety Systems will strengthen its already comprehensive worker... - February 07, 2014 - SIX Safety Systems
BDA Advises Hercules Tire in Its Sale to American Tire Distributors
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. (“ATD”), owned by TPG Capital, has acquired Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. (“Hercules Tire”), owned by FdG Associates. BDA and BlackArch Partners acted as... - February 01, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
CRIF Acquires Recom, a Leading Debt Collection Company in Turkey
CRIF, a global company specializing in the development and management of credit reporting, business information and decision support systems, has broadened its range of activities by acquiring Recom, a leading debt collection company in Turkey. - January 30, 2014 - CRIF
Succession Resource Group Expands Team and Focus to Insurance Industry
Succession Resource Group, Inc. (SRG) the industry leader providing acquisition and succession solutions to the financial services industry has added industry veteran Don A. McLaughlin, CLU, CLF, ChFC, MSM to its team of experts. - January 28, 2014 - Succession Resource Group
Onesource Water Acquires AquaPure
Onesource Water Expands Its Reach in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. - January 25, 2014 - Onesource Water
Equicapita Update – Pleased to Announce Greg Tisdale Has Joined Advisory Board
Equicapita Income Trust is pleased to announce that Greg Tisdale, CFO of Crescent Point Energy, has joined its advisory board. - January 23, 2014 - Equicapita Income Trust
XTIVIA Acquires Strategic Sales Systems
XTIVIA, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Strategic Sales Systems, a specialist in the Customer Relationship Management and Business Intelligence market. Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo. and founded in 1998, Strategic Sales Systems (SSS) is a leading integrator of Customer Relationship... - January 09, 2014 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Netrouting Merges xenEurope Business Operations
Netrouting welcomes xenEurope Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting customers as the the company announces that it has merged business operations into one single unit. - January 09, 2014 - Netrouting
Top Microsoft ERP and CRM Gold Solution Providers Join Forces
AlfaPeople and ERT Group are teaming up to drive growth. "The union of our two companies reflects our commitment to growth and will equip our companies to better deliver increasingly rigorous Microsoft based business management solutions to the complex industries we serve," said Michael Medipor, CEO of ERT Group. - January 07, 2014 - ERT Group
InterDyn BMI Acquires Commerce Systems Group
InterDyn BMI, a leading partner dedicated to the sales, consulting, services, and support of Microsoft Dynamics solutions since 1985 has announced their recent acquisition of Commerce Systems Group. - January 03, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
Negri Electronics Announces Acquisition by First Ascent, LLC
Negri Electronics, Inc., a leading independent retailer and supplier of high-end, unlocked wireless devices, is pleased to announce its acquisition by First Ascent, LLC, in a deal that will position the company for long-term growth and expanded consumer offerings. Negri Electronics will remain... - January 02, 2014 - Negri Electronics Inc
FinancialForce.com Acquires Vana Workforce
FinancialForce acquires Vana Workforce, maker of a leading HR application on the Salesforce Platform rebranding it as FinancialForce Human Capital Management (HCM). - December 26, 2013 - FinancialForce.com
Merger Announced Between The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania and Appalachian Orthopedic Center
The Orthopedic Institute of PA and Appalachian Orthopedic Center have announced plans to merge on the New Year. OIP welcomes Dr.’s Daniel Hely, James Oliverio, Michael Oplinger and PA-C Cori Davis to their team. They are excited to enter a new phase of providing the best care possible to all their patients, no matter where they are located. OIP remains committed to continually improve: care, service, and availability. The merger with AOC is a significant example of that commitment. - December 13, 2013 - Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania
BDA Advises AgFeed on Divestiture of US and China Operations
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, AgFeed Industries Inc. ("AgFeed"), has closed the sale of the outstanding capital stock of AgFeed Industries Inc. (British Virgin Islands), the holding company for AgFeed's Chinese subsidiaries... - December 11, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Brooke Chase Associates Assisted Florida Gulfshore Capital Acquire Alumabridge LLC
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. provided consulting services that led to the capitalization of Alumabridge LLC, effective November 1, 2013. The newly formed company will be known as Alumabridge, LLC and will operate from its Dexter, MI headquarters. - December 04, 2013 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Momenta Acquires Little Yellow Bicycle Brand
Momenta, a leader in the crafting market, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Little Yellow Bicycle brand and product line. - November 29, 2013 - Momenta
SATO Acquires Magellan Technology
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today its acquisition of Magellan Technology Pty Ltd, NSW, Australia, a pioneer of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, well-recognized for its unique PJM (Phase Jitter Modulation) radio frequency data transmission technology. SATO and Magellan have reached the final agreement and SATO will complete the acquisition of Magellan’s healthcare business along with all intellectual properties by early Decembe - November 27, 2013 - SATO Global Business Services
Desroches Roth Expands Practice to Include Audit Services
Houston-based accounting firm Desroches Roth LLP has expanded their practice to include audit, review and compilation services for privately-held companies. The audit practice complements existing tax services and allows the firm to provide more comprehensive offerings to their client base. Harvin Lawhon has joined the partner group to lead the practice. - November 26, 2013 - Desroches Roth LLP
Emerge Diagnostics, LLC. Announces the Appointment of Robert Thompson as Its New CEO
Emerge Diagnostics, LLC. announced today the appointment of Robert Thompson as its new CEO. “It’s an exciting time here at Emerge! Robert is well suited to take the helm and lead Emerge into the future and we’re thrilled to have him onboard,” stated outgoing CEO and Chairman... - November 20, 2013 - Emerge Diagnostics
California Parenting Institute Expands with SCAYD Merger
On October 15th, California Parenting Institute (CPI) expanded its services by completing a merger with Sonoma County Adult and Youth Development (SCAYD) in Rohnert Park. - November 18, 2013 - Child Parent Institute
Chinese Pharma Performance Slows Further in 2013 Amid Government Crackdowns
The overall trend of Chinese pharma this year shows continued decline of profitability despite sustained relatively high output value and revenue growth. Both hospital drug sales and pharmaceutical retail sales growth are slowing, while western medicine foreign trade remained to grow at a low rate, according to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2013 (8th Edition) from WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China. - November 08, 2013 - WiCON International Group LLC
Mobile Web America, Inc. to Acquire Kishkee, Inc., a Do-it-Yourself Mobile Builder Company
Mobile Web America, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Illinois-based DIY Mobile Web Builder company Kishkee, Inc. - November 05, 2013 - Mobile Web America, Inc.
NX Direct & DMC Atlanta Announce Move in Response to Growth
As of November 1st, 2013 NX Direct and DMC Atlanta will be sharing a brand new office space at 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in the Brookhaven/Dunwoody area. - November 02, 2013 - NX Direct
Exit Planning EDU Website Promises to Educate Business Owners with a Fresh Approach to Exit Planning
New Exit Planning EDU website launches to help business owners plan a path to their business ownership independence with a more empathetic, systematic approach to Exit Planning - October 29, 2013 - O'Hara & Company/Exit Planning EDU
BDA Advises LDC on Sale of JCC Lighting to Leviton Manufacturing
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, LDC, the leading UK mid-market private equity house, has sold portfolio company, JCC Lighting. BDA advised on the transaction, with support from its partner William Blair & Co. The buyer is Leviton Manufacturing... - October 29, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Doeren Mayhew Assists Excel Engineering in Selling to Foreign Energy Company
Doeren Mayhew recently assisted engineering consulting client Excel Engineering in selling to Copenhagen-based Ramboll, an international oil and gas consultancy with nearly 10,000 employees worldwide. With more than 30 years of sell-side experience, Doeren Mayhew’s Houston investment bankers... - October 27, 2013 - Doeren Mayhew
BDA Named Boutique Investment Bank of the Year 2013 at M&A Atlas Awards
Business Development Asia LLC (“BDA”) won two awards at the 2013 Americas M&A Atlas Awards, held by the Global M&A Network: • “Boutique Investment Bank of the Year” • “Manufacturing & Services Deal of the Year (under $250m)” for the... - October 26, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Binary Limited Has Merged with Dribble Online
The merger between IT security company Binary Limited with web design and development specialist Dribble Online Limited, “will provide total end to end IT services to significantly increase the effectiveness of service delivery for clients,” said Wesley Harvett, Chief Executive Officer... - October 23, 2013 - Binary Limited
Dramatic Increase in Middle Market M&A Prompts Monarch Bay to Add Seasoned M&A Pro’s
Middle market M&A deal value is up 40% so far in 2013 vs. 2012 according to Mergermarket and Monarch Bay Securities adds two veteran M&A professionals to keep pace. - October 22, 2013 - Monarch Bay Securities
Hexagon Geosystems Signs Agreement to Acquire Devex
Hexagon Geosystems will strengthen its market position and technology in the mining industry by complementing its well established Leica Geosystems Mining business with the acquisition of Devex. Devex, based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil has a leading market position in the South American market, serving the mining industry with automation solutions for mining operators. - October 18, 2013 - Leica Geosystems Mining
Desroches Roth Announces New Partner
Lief Nixon, CPA, has been selected to join the partner group at Houston CPA firm Desroches Roth. Mr. Nixon brings trusted expertise in transactional analysis, international tax law, corporate reorganizations and tax consulting for small to mid-size privately held businesses - October 15, 2013 - Desroches Roth LLP
BDA Advises Norwest Equity Partners on Sale of Longwood to Wabtec
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that, with its strategic partner William Blair & Company, BDA advised Longwood Industries, Inc. (“Longwood”), a portfolio company of Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), in the sale of Longwood to... - October 15, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
BDA Managing Director Justine Mannering Wins “40 Under 40” Award
BDA is pleased to announce that Justine Mannering, BDA Managing Director in New York, was named one of The M&A Advisor’s 2013 “40 Under 40”, for achieving significant success in the M&A industry while under the age of 40. Justine was chosen by an independent board of... - October 11, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Successful Due Diligence of Software Companies to Ensure Successful Exit, Merger or Acquisition
Dr. Karl Michael Popp publishes "Mergers and Acquisitions in the Software Industry – Foundations of Due Diligence," a book well suited for investors, target companies and acquirers of software companies. - October 06, 2013 - drkarlpopp.com
Adaptive Solutions Acquires LKPM Consulting
Adaptive Solutions, Inc., a leading legal-specific integration, consulting and cloud service provider announced that they are acquiring LKPM Consulting, LLC, a technology and training consultancy. Joining Adaptive will be LKPM founder and CEO, Mary Ann Muhlbaier. In addition to the broad range of... - October 04, 2013 - Adaptive Solutions Inc.
Universal Wilde Announces Patrick Romich as New Chief Executive Officer
Universal Wilde announced today that, effective immediately Patrick Romich will join Universal Wilde as Chief Executive Officer. In this key role for the company Patrick will drive the strategy, growth and future vision of Universal Wilde. Patrick brings nearly 30 years of senior executive... - October 03, 2013 - Universal Wilde
Premio Foods Acquires Florida-Based Sausage Company
Premio Foods Inc. has announced that is has completed its acquisition of LA Bella Sausage, LLC, located in Brooksville, FL, as of October 1st, 2013. Headquartered in Rochelle Park, NJ, Premio Foods has been making fine Italian sausage for decades. The acquisition will provide Premio Foods with... - October 03, 2013 - Premio Foods