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Chartwell

Casting agencies (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting agencies, motion picture or video, Casting bureaus (e.g., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting bureaus, motion picture or video, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Payment Processing Software and Services, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

Advised

Canada Film Capital

in their acquisition by

Entertainment Partners

May 2017

Chartwell

Casting agencies (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting agencies, motion picture or video, Casting bureaus (e.g., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting bureaus, motion picture or video, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Payment Processing Software and Services, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

Advised

Entertainment Partners Canada

in their acquisition by

Entertainment Partners

May 2017

Chartwell

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential Building Construction

Advised

Morton Buildings, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Morton Buildings, Inc. Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust

May 2017

Chartwell

Casting agencies (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting agencies, motion picture or video, Casting bureaus (e.g., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting bureaus, motion picture or video, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Payment Processing Software and Services, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

Advised

Entertainment Partners

in securing investment from

Ares Capital

May 2017

Chartwell

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential Building Construction

Advised

Bernards Holdings, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Bernards Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust

April 2017

Chartwell

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Bicycles and parts manufacturing, Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing, Musical Instrument Manufacturing, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Tricycles, metal, adult and childrens, manufacturing, Vehicle, childrens, metal manufacturing

Advised

NW Bend Boats, LLC, dba North River Boats

in their acquisition by

North River Boats Employee Stock Ownership Plan

April 2017

Chartwell

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Advised

Challenge Mfg. Company

in securing investment from

The TCW Group, Inc.

April 2017

Chartwell

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

Advised

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

in their acquisition by

Oxbow Industries, LLC

March 2017

Chartwell

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

I&S Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

I&S Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

January 2017

Chartwell

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Advised

Dealey, Renton & Associates

in their acquisition by

AssuredPartners Capital

January 2017

Chartwell

Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to and from domestic ports, including Puerto Rico), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Rooming and Boarding Houses, Traveler Accommodation

Advised

The Ramkota Companies, Inc.

in their acquisition by

The Ramkota Companies, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

January 2017

Chartwell

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation

in their acquisition by

Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation Restated Employee Stock Ownership Plan

January 2017

Chartwell

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

TRS Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

TRS Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

December 2016

Chartwell

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Advised

Morrison-Maierle, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Morrison-Maierle Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2016

Chartwell

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and automotive wire and cable (except aluminum, copper) made from purchased nonferrous metals (except aluminum, copper) in wire drawing plants, Aircraft and automotive wire or cable made from purchased copper in wire drawing plants, Aircraft carrier catapults manufacturing, Aircraft distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft engine cradles manufacturing, Aircraft engine instruments manufacturing, Aircraft engines and parts distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft equipment and supplies distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, Aircraft lighting fixtures manufacturing, Aircraft loading hoists manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Aircraft tire manufacturing, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraft wire and cable made in aluminum wire draw

Advised

Phacil, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Phacil, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2016

Chartwell

Business Support Services, IT Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Technology Consulting Services, Telecommunications

Advised

Meetings & Events International, Inc.

in their acquisition by

MEI Enterprises, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2016

Chartwell

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc.

in their acquisition by

AMS Mechanical Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust

December 2016

Chartwell

Activities Related to Real Estate, Lessors of Real Estate

Advised

The Helsing Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

The Helsing Group Employee Stock Ownership Trust

December 2016

Chartwell

IT Services, Technology Consulting Services

Advised

TeamQuest Corporation

in their acquisition by

HelpSystems LLC

December 2016

Chartwell

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Advised

R. M. Towill Corporation

in their acquisition by

R. M. Towill Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Trust

December 2016

Chartwell

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and automotive wire and cable (except aluminum, copper) made from purchased nonferrous metals (except aluminum, copper) in wire drawing plants, Aircraft and automotive wire or cable made from purchased copper in wire drawing plants, Aircraft carrier catapults manufacturing, Aircraft distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft engine cradles manufacturing, Aircraft engine instruments manufacturing, Aircraft engines and parts distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft equipment and supplies distributors (wholesalers), Aircraft hardware, metal, manufacturing, Aircraft lighting fixtures manufacturing, Aircraft loading hoists manufacturing, Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft seats manufacturing, Aircraft tire manufacturing, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraft wire and cable made in aluminum wire draw

Advised

Intelligent Software Solutions, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Dark Matters Holdings, LLC

November 2016

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Residential Building Construction, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufactur

Advised

Haven Building Products, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Haven Buildings Products Employee Stock Ownership Trust

November 2016

Chartwell

Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Gasoline Stations and Truck Stops, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Home and auto supply stores, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Promotional Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)

Advised

North Central Truck Accessories, Inc.

in their acquisition by

North Central Distributing, Inc.

November 2016

Chartwell

Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Plastics and Rubb

Advised

Braas Company

in their acquisition by

Motion Industries

October 2016

Chartwell

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Residential Building Construction

Advised

Locke Supply Company

in their acquisition by

Locke Supply Co. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

October 2016

Chartwell

Food and Beverage Stores, Mall property operation (i.e., not operating contained businesses) rental or leasing, Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters

Advised

Lueken's Food Stores, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Lueken’s Food Stores, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

October 2016

Chartwell

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Water, Sewage and Other Systems

Advised

RMC Water and Environment, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Woodard & Curran

October 2016

Chartwell

Activities Related to Real Estate, Finance and Insurance, Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

Advised

T.D. Service Financial Corporation

in their acquisition by

First American Financial Corporation

October 2016

Chartwell

Activities Related to Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential Building Construction

Advised

Brinkman Construction, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Brinkman Construction, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

September 2016

Chartwell

Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Plastics and Rubb

Advised

FORCE America, Inc.

in their acquisition by

FORCE America Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Trust

September 2016

Chartwell

Finance and Insurance, Payment Processing Software and Services

Advised

SC&H Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

SC&H Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

August 2016

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Residential Building Construction, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufactu

Advised

Shealy Electrical Wholesalers

in their acquisition by

Border States Industries, Inc.

June 2016

Chartwell

Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to and from domestic ports, including Puerto Rico), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Mobile Food Services, Restaurants and Other Eating Places, Rooming and Boarding Houses, Traveler Accommodation

Advised

Quaintance-Weaver Management, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Quaintance-Weaver Management, LLC Employee Stock Ownership Plan

June 2016

Chartwell

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

Vic's Crane & Heavy Haul, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Vic’s Crane & Heavy Haul, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

May 2016

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufacturing, Roofing tile, clay, manufactur

Advised

Miller Enterprises, Inc., DBA Miller Insulation Co., Inc.

in their acquisition by

Miller Enterprises, Inc. ESOP

April 2016

Chartwell

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services

Advised

Minnesota AG Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Minnesota Ag Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan

April 2016

Chartwell

Health Care Services, Hospitals, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Veterinary Services

Advised

Independent Imaging Holdings, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Independent Imaging Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

April 2016

Chartwell

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Paper Manufacturing, Paperboard Container Manufacturing, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

Paper Machinery Corporation

in their acquisition by

Paper Machinery Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan

April 2016

Chartwell

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

March 2016

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Residential Building Construction, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufactur

Advised

The Franklin Group, Inc., DBA Franklin Building Supply

in their acquisition by

The Franklin Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust

March 2016

Chartwell

Activities Related to Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Advised

Sebesta, Inc.

in their acquisition by

NV5 Global, Inc.

February 2016

Chartwell

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

TRS Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

TRS Group Employee Stock Ownership Plan

February 2016

Chartwell

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, Truck Transportation

Advised

Diamond Line Delivery Systems, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Diamond Line Delivery Systems, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

January 2016

Chartwell

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, Security Systems Services

Advised

Pro-Tec Design, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Pro-Tec Design, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

January 2016

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufactur

Advised

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

January 2016

Chartwell

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical glassware made from purchased glass, Medical glassware made in glass making plants

Advised

Dienen, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Dienen, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust

January 2016

Chartwell

Administration of Education Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

Advised

Schmitty & Sons School Buses, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Schmitty & Sons School Buses, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2015

Chartwell

Administration of Education Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Health Care Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

Advised

Pima Medical Institute

in their acquisition by

Pima Medical Institute Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2015

Chartwell

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Safety Equipment Manufacturing

Advised

City Auto Glass, Inc.

in their acquisition by

City Auto Glass, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

December 2015

Chartwell

Business Support Services, IT Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Technology Consulting Services

Advised

Marco, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Norwest Equity Partners

October 2015

Chartwell

All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Asphalt and asphaltic materials made in petroleum refineries, Asphalt paving mixtures made in petroleum refineries, Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing, Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing, Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying, Stone Mining and Quarrying

Advised

Grabber Construction Products, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Dot Foods, Inc. and Svoboda Capital Partners LLC

September 2015

Chartwell

Administration of Human Resource Programs, Casting agencies (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting agencies, motion picture or video, Casting bureaus (e.g., motion picture, theatrical, video), Casting bureaus, motion picture or video, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Payment Processing Software and Services, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

Advised

Ease Entertainment Services

in their acquisition by

Entertainment Partners

August 2015

Chartwell

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Computer Software, Hardware, and Electronics E-Commerce, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Electronics and Appliance Stores, Electronics Stores

Advised

Entrepreneurial Ventures, Inc., dba Parrot Cellular

in their acquisition by

Spring Communications Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of GameStop Corporation

July 2015

Chartwell

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services, Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Advised

FAST Manufacturing, Inc.

in their acquisition by

WASP, Inc.

May 2015

Chartwell

Paper Manufacturing, Paperboard Container Manufacturing

Advised

Robert Mann Packaging, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Pratt Industries, Inc.

April 2015

Chartwell

Activities Related to Real Estate, Amusement Parks and Arcades, Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to and from domestic ports, including Puerto Rico), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages), Mobile Food Services, Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Restaurants and Other Eating Places, Rooming and Boarding Houses, Traveler Accommodation

Advised

TPI Hospitality

in their acquisition by

TPI Hospitality Employee Stock Ownership Trust

January 2015

Chartwell

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Distributors (Wholesalers), Food and Beverage Stores, Food Manufacturing, Grocery and Related Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Tobacco and Tobacco Product Distributors (Wholesalers)

Advised

Litehouse

in their acquisition by

Litehouse, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2014

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, Other Concrete Product Manufacturing, Other Millwork (including Flooring), Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rubber membrane) manufacturing, Roofing tile, clay, manufactur

Advised

Weekes Forest Products, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Mac Arthur Co

December 2014

Chartwell

Electronics and Appliance Stores, Household Appliance Manufacturing, Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Advised

Greenheck

in securing debt financing from

Undisclosed

September 2014

Chartwell

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Textile Mills, Textile Product Mills

Advised

Impact Innovations

in their acquisition by

Impact Innovations, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Trust

August 2014

Chartwell

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services

Advised

Top Third AG Marketing

in their acquisition by

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc.

March 2014

Chartwell

Fintech (Enterprise) / Financial Services Industry Hardware Technology, Fintech (Enterprise) / Financial Services Industry Software, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

Advised

Daniels Trading

in their acquisition by

GAIN Capital Holdings, Inc

March 2014

Chartwell

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Software and Online Services, Temporary Help Services

Advised

Mendota Holdings, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Inside Edge Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

March 2014

Chartwell

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Machinery Manufacturing, Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing

Advised

Dymax

in their acquisition by

Resa Power Solutions

January 2014

Chartwell

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Apparel & Textiles, Bicycles and parts manufacturing, Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing, Musical Instrument Manufacturing, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Tricycles, metal, adult and childrens, manufacturing, Vehicle, childrens, metal manufacturing

Advised

NRS

in their acquisition by

NRS Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2013

Chartwell

Automobile antennas manufacturing, Automobile hardware, metal, manufacturing, Automobile radio receivers manufacturing, Automobile skid chains made from purchased wire, Automobile storage batteries manufacturing, Automobile suspension springs, heavy gauge metal, manufacturing, Automotive electrical switches manufacturing, Automotive Industry Hardware Technology, Automotive light bulbs manufacturing, Automotive or aircraft wire and cable made in aluminum wire drawing plants, Automotive theft alarm systems manufacturing, Car alarm manufacturing, Car stereos manufacturing, Car wheels, rolled steel, made in iron and steel mills, Compact disc players (e.g., automotive, household-type) manufacturing, Gauges (e.g., oil pressure, water temperature, speedometer, tachometer), motor vehicle, manufacturing, Glass, automotive, made from purchased glass, Motor vehicle belts, rubber or plastics, manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing, Motor vehicle hardware, metal, manufacturing, Motor vehicle hoses, ru

Advised

Challenge Mfg. Company

in securing debt financing from

Undisclosed

December 2013

Chartwell

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Machinery Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

Micro-Matics

in their acquisition by

MicroMatics Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

November 2013

Chartwell

Textile Mills, Textile Product Mills

Advised

Retrax

in their acquisition by

Tectum Holdings, Inc.

October 2013

Chartwell

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Advised

CRT/Tanaka

in their acquisition by

Padilla CRT

August 2013

Chartwell

Adhesive Manufacturing, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Asphalt and asphaltic materials made in petroleum refineries, Asphalt paving mixtures made in petroleum refineries, Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing, Asphalt roofing construction machinery manufacturing, Building materials (e.g., fascia, panels, siding, soffit), plastics, manufacturing, Building panels, corrugated and flat, plastics, manufacturing, Ceiling lumber, dressed, resawing purchased lumber, Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing, Ceramic tiles, floor and wall, manufacturing, Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing, Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing, Dimension stone for buildings manufacturing, Door locks, metal, manufacturing, Doors and door frames, plastics, manufacturing, Doors, unframed glass, made from purchased glass, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Fabricated Metal Product

Advised

Fingerlakes Construction

in their acquisition by

EPS

April 2013

Chartwell

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

Advised

Thotis Insurance

in their acquisition by

NFP Corp.

April 2013

Chartwell

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing

Advised

The Bernard Group

in their acquisition by

The Bernard Group Employee Stock Ownership Trust

April 2013

Chartwell

Gasoline Stations and Truck Stops, Home and auto supply stores, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Advised

EICH Motor Company

in their acquisition by

Eich Motor Company, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust

December 2012

Chartwell

Amusement Parks and Arcades, Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

Advised

Casino Queen

in their acquisition by

Casino Queen Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2012

Chartwell

Administration of Education Programs, Administration of Human Resource Programs, Child Day Care Services, Civic and Social Organizations, Educational Services, Employment Services, Health Care Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

Advised

PIMA Medical Institute

in their acquisition by

Pima Medical Institute Employee Stock Ownership Plan

December 2012

Chartwell

Building Finishing Contractors, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Other Support Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, Warehousing

Advised

All My Sons Moving & Storage

in securing debt financing from

Undisclosed

December 2012

Chartwell

Administration of Human Resource Programs, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations

Advised

Campbell & Co.

in their acquisition by

PetroSkills, LLC

December 2012

Chartwell

Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

Advised

Marshall Steele

in their acquisition by

Stryker Corporation

October 2011

Chartwell

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Electronics and Appliance Stores, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing

Advised

Biomark, Inc.

in their acquisition by

AllflexUSA, Inc.

November 2010

Chartwell

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Food and Beverage Stores

Advised

Schroeder

in their acquisition by

Agropur

December 2008