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Meridian Capital LLC

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

Jet Blast Deflectors Inc.

in their acquisition by

Hanover Partners, Northstar Capital, and Greyrock Capital Group

March 2018

Meridian Capital LLC

Food Manufacturing

Advised

Real Greek, LLC, DBA Ellenos

in securing debt financing from

SuperG Capital

February 2018

Meridian Capital LLC

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

Advised

Aurora Systems Inc., DBA AD Systems

in their acquisition by

Allegion plc

February 2018

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Smith and Greene Company

in their acquisition by

Edward Don and Company, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners

January 2018

Meridian Capital LLC

Food and Beverage Stores, Food Manufacturing

Advised

Green Grass Foods Inc., DBA Nutpods

in securing investment from

CircleUp Growth Partners

December 2017

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Viper Technologies, LLC DBA Thortex

in their acquisition by

Avalign Technologies, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners

July 2017

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Apollo Video Technology, LLC

in their acquisition by

Luminator Technology Group

May 2017

Meridian Capital LLC

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

Advised

artco

in securing investment from

CounterPoint Capital Partners, LLC

February 2017

Meridian Capital LLC

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

H.R. Givon Ltd.

in their acquisition by

Wipro Ltd.

October 2016

Meridian Capital LLC

Textile Mills, Textile Product Mills

Advised

Classic Accessories

in their acquisition by

CID Capital

July 2016

Meridian Capital LLC

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

J&M Machine, LLC

in their acquisition by

Liberty Hall Capital Partners

June 2016

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Mold Rite, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Sound-Rite Plastics, Ltd.

June 2016

Meridian Capital LLC

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, 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, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

Northwest Landscape Services

in their acquisition by

One Rock Capital Partners

May 2016

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Bridger Technologies, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Undisclosed

January 2016

Meridian Capital LLC

Business Support Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing

Advised

Fasteners, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST)

December 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Advised

MM Comfort Systems

in their acquisition by

Private Investors

November 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Exposed Skincare

in securing investment from

Growth Capital and MBO Financing Provided by Bank of America

September 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

Enterprise Software and Online Services

Advised

Mobile Tool Management

in securing investment from

Growth Financing Provided by Craft3

May 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel & Textiles

Advised

Emanuel Geraldo Accessories

in their acquisition by

Jacob Ash Holdings

February 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

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

JL Manufacturing

in their acquisition by

H.R. Givon

January 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Burton Saw and Supply

in their acquisition by

Pfingsten Partners

January 2015

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Procesos Termicos

in their acquisition by

Noranco Manufacturing (USA) Ltd.

November 2014

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Old World Christmas

in their acquisition by

Gladstone Investment Corporation

October 2014

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Hood River Juice Company

in securing investment from

Debt and Growth Capital Financing Provided by GE Capital

January 2014

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Green Toys Inc.

in securing investment from

The Friend Group LLC

November 2013

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Dynamic Ceramic

in their acquisition by

CoorsTek

October 2013

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Clearwater Spas

in their acquisition by

FV Capital

October 2013

Meridian Capital LLC

Machinery Manufacturing

Advised

Axis Crane LLC

in their acquisition by

Westward Partners LLC

June 2013

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Imaginetics

in securing investment from

Kidd and Company

January 2013

Meridian Capital LLC

Book Stores and News Dealers, General Merchandise Stores, Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores

Advised

Peekay Incorporated

in their acquisition by

Private Investment Group

December 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Book Stores and News Dealers, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), General Merchandise Stores, Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Commercial Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Direct Selling Establishments, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Distributors (Wholesalers), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Paper and Paper Product Distributors (Wholesalers), Photographic Equipment and Supplies Di

Advised

The Madison Park Group

in their acquisition by

Southworth Company

December 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Breweries

Advised

Vinum Wine

in securing debt financing from

Debt Financing and Strategic Advisory

December 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Imaginetics, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Kidd & Company, LLC

November 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Business Support Services, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Advised

Barclay Dean

in their acquisition by

Bank & Office Interiors

November 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Book Stores and News Dealers, General Merchandise Stores, Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores

Advised

Kokopax LLC

in their acquisition by

Sassy

October 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel & Textiles

Advised

Kokopax

in their acquisition by

Sassy

October 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Footwear Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Advised

Etonic Holdings, LLC

in their acquisition by

Weisfeld Group and Anthony L&S Footwear

September 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, IT Services, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services, Technology Consulting Services

Advised

Association Headquarters

in their acquisition by

BIMBO

January 2012

Meridian Capital LLC

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing, Kitchen utensils, plastics, manufacturing, Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing, Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, Woodenware, kitchen and household, manufacturing

Advised

Chef'n

in their acquisition by

CID Capital

December 2011

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Omega Morgan, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Riverlake Partners, LLC

December 2011

Meridian Capital LLC

Footwear Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Advised

See Kai Run

in their acquisition by

Fundamental Capital

June 2011

Meridian Capital LLC

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, Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Entertainment Software and Online Services, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture consulting services, Motion picture wardrobe and costume rental, Online News, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services

Advised

Slam Brands

in their acquisition by

Whalen Furniture

June 2011

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Viox

in their acquisition by

Ceradyne

January 2011

Meridian Capital LLC

IT Services, Technology Consulting Services

Advised

Revel Consulting

in their acquisition by

Management and Shareholder Buyout

December 2010

Meridian Capital LLC

Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing, Bank chests, metal, manufacturing, Chests, fire or burglary resistive, metal, manufacturing, Coolers or ice chests, plastics (except foam), manufacturing, Drums, plastics (i.e., containers), manufacturing, Glass Container Manufacturing, Hot tubs, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing, Ice chests or coolers, urethane or other plastics foam (except polystyrene) manufacturing, Laundry tubs, metal, manufacturing, Laundry tubs, plastics, manufacturing, Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing, Safe deposit boxes and chests, metal, manufacturing, Trash containers, plastics, manufacturing, Utility containers (e.g., baskets, bins, boxes, buckets, dishpans, pails), plastics (except foam), manufacturing

Advised

Pacific Market International

in their acquisition by

Joshua Green Corporation

June 2010

Meridian Capital LLC

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Advised

BabyLegs LLC

in their acquisition by

United Legwear & Underwear Co.

December 2009

Meridian Capital LLC

Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Freight railways, line-haul, Freight railways, short-line or beltline, Inland Water Freight Transportation, Pipeline Transportation, Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), local, Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), long-distance, Water Transportation

Advised

Reinhard Petroleum

in their acquisition by

Kenan Advantage Group

December 2009

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Rushforth Construction

in their acquisition by

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

December 2009

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel & Textiles, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Advised

CoCalo

in their acquisition by

Russ Berrie

December 2008

Meridian Capital LLC

Household Appliance Manufacturing, Textile Mills, Textile Product Mills

Advised

Peterson Partners

in their acquisition by

Hanover Partners

December 2008

Meridian Capital LLC

Machinery Manufacturing

Advised

Carlton Saw Chain

in their acquisition by

Blount International Inc. (NYSE:BLT)

December 2008

Meridian Capital LLC

Administration of Human Resource Programs, Employment Services, Human Resources Consulting Services

Advised

Enhanced Benefits Group

in their acquisition by

Coldwell Banker Bain

December 2007

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel & Textiles, Book Stores and News Dealers, General Merchandise Stores, Health and Personal Care Stores, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores, Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores, Miscellaneous Store Retailers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores

Advised

Infantino

in their acquisition by

Step2

December 2007

Meridian Capital LLC

Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

Advised

U.S. Products

in their acquisition by

MBO team

December 2007

Meridian Capital LLC

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, 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

Dri-Eaz

in their acquisition by

Bluepoint Capital

December 2006

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel & Textiles

Advised

Blue Point Capital Partners, LLC

in their acquisition by

ACE Capital Group

December 2006

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Noel Joanna, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Crown Crafts, Inc.

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Sandretto Industries

in their acquisition by

Taylors Industrial Services

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

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, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

Advised

O'Connor Engineering Laboratories

in their acquisition by

Vitec Group

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Business Support Services, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing

Advised

Mcwhorter Stationary Company

in their acquisition by

U.S. Products Office Corporation

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Future Forestry

in their acquisition by

Private Investors

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Enterprise Software and Online Services, Software and Online Services

Advised

CKA Investments

in their acquisition by

CKA Investments

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Printing

Advised

Heath Custom Press

in their acquisition by

Presstek

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Brady International Hardwoods

in their acquisition by

Lumber Products

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Enterprise Software and Online Services, Fintech (Enterprise) / Financial Services Industry Hardware Technology, Fintech (Enterprise) / Financial Services Industry Software, Software and Online Services

Advised

Excell Data Corporation

in their acquisition by

Cambridge Technology Partners

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Printing

Advised

Emerald City Graphics

in their acquisition by

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise)

Advised

Spokane Allergy Products

in their acquisition by

Jubilant Hollister-Stier Corporation

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Machinery Manufacturing

Advised

Future Forestry

in their acquisition by

Private Investors

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Finance and Insurance

Advised

Home Mortgage Corporation

in their acquisition by

Eagle Home Mortgage

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Printing

Advised

Greater Seattle Printing & Mailing

in their acquisition by

Pioneer Human Services

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Seattle Coffee Company

in their acquisition by

AFC Enterprises

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Machinery Manufacturing

Advised

Alaska Diesel Electric, Inc.

in their acquisition by

ADE Holdings, Inc.

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Printing

Advised

Northwest Printing

in their acquisition by

Private Investors

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Fibrotek Industries

in their acquisition by

Red Kap

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Paper Manufacturing

Advised

Convertpac Corporation

in their acquisition by

Rittenhouse NeedlePoint

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Food and Beverage Stores

Advised

Lucks Bakery Supply Company

in their acquisition by

Westco Products, Inc.

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Advised

Xypoint Corporation

in their acquisition by

Private Investors

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel & Textiles

Advised

Brenthaven

in securing investment from

CKA Investments

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing

Advised

Rik Medical

in their acquisition by

KCI

December 2005

Meridian Capital LLC

Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Distributors (Wholesalers), Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Furniture and Home Furnishing Distributors (Wholesalers), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), 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

Originals Bi-Judi, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Infantino

December 2002

Meridian Capital LLC

Food Manufacturing

Advised

Huhtamaki

in their acquisition by

Prospect Partners LLC

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Safety Equipment Manufacturing

Advised

Metrosonics, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Quest Technologies, Inc.

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Enterprise Software and Online Services, Software and Online Services

Advised

Enthusiasm Technologies

in their acquisition by

MetroOne

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Building Finishing Contractors, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

Advised

Paratransit

in their acquisition by

Private Investors

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Advised

Infantino

in their acquisition by

LaSalle Capital Group

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

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

MMD

in their acquisition by

Zimmerman Holdings, Inc.

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing

Advised

Tempo Instruments, Inc.

in their acquisition by

AVO International

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Advised

Atlantic Scientific Corporation

in their acquisition by

MTL Instruments

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Computer Accessories (Consumer), Computer Accessories (Enterprise), Computer cable sets (e.g., monitor, printer) manufacturing, Computer Manufacturing (Enterprise), Computer software tapes and disks, blank, rigid and floppy, manufacturing, Computing Electronics, Games, computer software, mass reproducing, Personal Computers (Consumer), Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing, Storage Devices (Consumer), Storage Devices (Enterprise)

Advised

Devlin Electronics

in their acquisition by

GLE Investment Capital

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Bowthorpe EMP Limited

in their acquisition by

Tyco

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Advised

Optim Electronics

in their acquisition by

Trident Capital

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

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

IMI Safety Systems

in their acquisition by

Tyco

December 2001

Meridian Capital LLC

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

Wessex Advanced Switching Products

in their acquisition by

Elder Street

December 2000