Done Deals! - AM&AA Gets Results

AMAA members involved:
Sid Shaver

Cal-Tex Citrus Juice, LP ("Cal-Tex") of Houston, TX has been acquired by Country Pure Foods, Inc. ("Country Pure") of Akron, OH.

AMAA members involved:
Fred Jager

GBG, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., with offices throughout the U.S. and internationally, is a leading managing general underwriter, insurer and servicer of international employee benefits and a market leader in specialty insurance products for expatriate employees of large multinational corporations and international schools.

"Bison Capital is impressed with GBG's track record of success and believes that its investment will further facilitate GBG's impressive growth," Mr. Luvisa said. Bison Capital makes growth equity investments in middle-market companies, public or private, for expansion, acquisitions or balance sheet restructuring. The firm's primary investment focus is partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams seeking capital to grow their businesses. "We were pleased to facilitate this investment. I believe this shows the strength of Hunter Wise in its unparalleled ability to assist mid-market companies, both public and private, in mergers, acquisitions and other corporate financing activities," Mr. Luvisa said.

Mr. Luvisa, who has taken the lead role on numerous financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance advisory services, has particular expertise on transactions in the technology, manufacturing, building materials and business services sectors. "The talent that resides within Hunter Wise to complete transactions is exceptional. It's not uncommon for our Managing Directors to have a strong rolodex of buyers and investors, and 20 plus years experience arranging financial transactions. What is truly unique is the strong industry expertise we each bring to the table. Given our size, there are not too many industries that Hunter Wise doesn't cover. Overall this equates to a higher probability of transaction success, and a great value proposition for our clients," James Carroll said. Mr. Carroll is a former technology company owner himself and has extensive experience in facilitating financial transactions for software, technology services, outsourcing, high-end management consulting and government contracting companies.

About Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC
Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a specialized investment bank providing the highest quality level of corporate financing, merger, acquisition, divestiture and advisory services. The Company's clients include small to medium-sized public companies, as well as selected middle market privately-held businesses. Hunter Wise has 15 offices in the U.S. and offices in China, Canada and the United Kingdom.

AMAA members involved:
Sid Shaver

August, 2010 - Asphalt Transport, Inc & Cokendolpher Culpepper, Ltd have completed a recapitalization with an investment group in Houston, Tx. HunterWise Financial Group, LLC served as financial advisors in this transaction

AMAA members involved:
Brent Rippe

Rippe & Kingston Capital Advisors (RKCA) served as the exclusive Capital Advisory firm to Jim Wynn, a Michigan attorney in a recent transaction. Mr Wynn, along with an investor group, recently purchased the Arnold Transit Company, Union Terminal Piers, Straits Transit Company and associated real estate in northern Michigan. Wynn, who lives in Petoskey, Michigan chose RKCA to assist him in arranging the financing for the purchase. "I was introduced to Rippe & Kingston by mutual friends and business associates in the Cincinnati area. RKCA went above and beyond the usual duties of capital advisors. This transaction would not have come to fruition without RKCA's extraordinary efforts.," Wynn says. As a registered broker-dealer, RKCA was able to offer additional financing solutions. They arranged senior bridge financing with backing from a guarantor group so Wynn was able to acquire both the Arnold Transit Company and other entities. Arnold is the largest of three ferry service providers and the major freight transport to and from Mackinac Island, Michigan.

AMAA members involved:
Trevor Hulett

Secure Data, Inc., based in O’Fallon, Illinois, develops custom financial software applications for the United States Air Force under a number of long-term contract vehicles with various contracting command centers.

The Company also designs and implements enterprise solutions for corporate clients to automate and integrate business processes. Emtec, Inc. (OTCBB: ETEC), established in 1964, is a systems integrator providing IT services and products to the federal, state, local, education and commercial markets.

Emtec reported revenue of $223 million in 2009. SDI adds critical project-based application development capabilities for Emtec in the U.S. and will be a cornerstone of its application services practice in North America. In addition, the acquisition enhances Emtec’s presence in the Midwest. SDI is a strategic regional complement to Emtec’s current office in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, Illinois and will increase the company’s ability to offer its full portfolio of services in the region.

R.L. Hulett & Company facilitated the sale process by researching the industry, writing a Confidential Offering Memorandum, contacting hundreds of financial and strategic buyer candidates, coordinating management meetings with selected prospective acquirers, negotiating an exclusive letter of intent, coordinating due diligence, reviewing the contracts and assisting in the closing. The Seller selected, and ultimately closed, a deal with the acquirer who offered the best combination of financial, cultural and strategic fits.

Ray Kelly, SDI CEO, commented "In a challenging business environment, RL Hulett made the sale of my business possible through dedication, persistence and professionalism. The strategic sale process is very complex and I would highly recommend engaging these skilled advisors to anyone considering the sale of their company."

AMAA members involved:
Craig Allsopp

Focus Acquisition Partners acted as a consultant to the buyer.

Focus Acquisition Partners is a leading buy-side advisory firm specializing in sourcing ideal acquisition companies in the middle market for buy-out, recapitalization and growth capital opportunities.

AMAA members involved:
Craig Allsopp

Focus Acquisition Partners acted as a consultant to the buyer. Focus Acquisition Partners is a leading buy-side advisory firm specializing in sourcing ideal acquisition companies in the middle market for buy-out, recapitalization and growth capital opportunities.

AMAA members involved:
Sid Shaver

Sid Shaver, Hunter Wise, Houston, Texas advised EIM Controls, Inc. and MOV, Ltd., a third generation business in its sale to Emerson. Business operations were conducted in the US, UK, Russia and China.