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CHICAGO, March 12, 2008 – Lincoln International, a global mid-market investment bank, today announced the sale of The RapcoHorizon Company ("RapcoHorizon" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of Cameron Holdings. RapcoHorizon was sold to management in partnership with Midwest Mezzanine Funds and Bush O'Donnell Capital Partners. Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Cameron Holdings. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Jackson, Missouri, RapcoHorizon is a leading, quick-turn assembler of custom audio / video and data cables and related interface devices for musicians, contractors and related customers. The Company's ability to offer outstanding technical support and customer service in conjunction with rapid order fulfillment for its tailored products makes RapcoHorizon the cable supplier of choice among a diverse group of customers across a variety of end markets.
Lincoln International worked closely with Cameron Holdings to evaluate the strategic rationale for a preemptive deal with the support of RapcoHorizon's management team, coordinate the due diligence process and assist with the negotiation of the purchase agreement in an expedited timeframe.
"Lincoln provided us with advice and counsel tailored to our specific needs and objectives," said Don Metzger, Vice President, Cameron Holdings. "Their hands-on approach, disciplined execution and process insights led to a positive outcome for RapcoHorizon, its employees and shareholders."
"Lincoln invested significant time to develop a deep understanding of our unique business and provided important guidance throughout the sale process," said Dale Williams, President, RapcoHorizon. "We are excited with the outcome of this transaction and look forward to taking RapcoHorizon to the next level with our new partners at Midwest Mezzanine and Bush O'Donnell."
About Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition services, private capital raising, and providing fairness opinions and valuations for leading organizations involved in mid-market transactions. With offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, New York, Paris and Vienna, and strategic partnerships with China Everbright and other partner firms in Asia, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies. The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources. By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest. More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.
About Cameron Holdings
Cameron Holdings is a private equity group located in San Diego, California and St. Louis, Missouri that specializes in the acquisition and operation of middle market manufacturing, industrial service and value-added distribution companies. Since its beginning in 1978, Cameron has developed a long and successful track record of completing 32 transactions with an aggregate transaction value in excess of $1.0 billion. More information about Cameron Holdings can be obtained at
www.cameron-holdings.com.
About Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Midwest Mezzanine Funds is a junior capital provider located in Chicago, Illinois. Since its inception in 1992, Midwest Mezzanine has partnered with private equity sponsors, fundless sponsors and management teams by providing over $450 million of capital to North American companies in the lower end of the middle market. Investing $5 to $15 million per transaction, Midwest Mezzanine has completed over 70 transactions across its four funds. More information about Midwest Mezzanine Funds can be found at www.mmfcapital.com.
About Bush O'Donnell Capital Partners
Bush O'Donnell Capital Partners, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is the fund manager of Eagle Fund I, LP, and Eagle Fund II, LP, licensed Small Business Investment Companies. With over $250 million under management in its funds, Bush O'Donnell partners with management teams and other private equity investors to supply growth and change of control capital to middle market businesses. More information about Bush O'Donnell Capital Partners can be found at www.bushodonnell.com.
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