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Western Reserve Partners LLC

Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise)

Advised

Verisma Systems, Inc.

in securing investment from

NewSpring Capital and Blue Heron Capital

November 2015

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Advised

A.R.E. Accessories

in their acquisition by

TA Associates

April 2015

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Electronics and Appliance Stores, Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Advised

Stoneridge, Inc.Wiring Business Segment

in their acquisition by

Motherson Sumi Systems Limited

July 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Activities Related to Real Estate

Advised

Bock & Clark Corporation

in their acquisition by

Orchard Holdings Group

July 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Certain Assets of Adcor Packaging Group, LLC

in their acquisition by

Bevcorp LLC

July 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Software and Online Services

Advised

Knowledge Center, Inc.

in securing investment from

Evolution Capital Partners

July 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

WEK Industries, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Toledo Molding & Die, Inc.

June 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Advised

Diebold ERAS, Inc.

in their acquisition by

CheckAlt, LLC

June 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Research and Development in Biotechnology

Advised

Quincy Bioscience, Inc.

in securing debt financing from

CapitalSouth Growth Partners

April 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Assets of FCI, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Bevcorp LLC

February 2014

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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, Paperboard Container 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

InterWrap

in securing investment from

Quad-C Management

November 2013

Western Reserve Partners 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

Miscor

in their acquisition by

IES

September 2013

Western Reserve Partners 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, Hospitals, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Veterinary Services, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

SolmeteX, a division of Layne Christensen Company

in their acquisition by

Gemini Investors and Riveria Investment Group

August 2013

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Advised

Fire-Dex, LLC

in securing investment from

Peninsula Capital Partners, LLC

June 2013

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Health Care Services, HMO Medical Centers

Advised

Molina Healthcare, Inc.

in securing debt financing from

Angelo, Gordon & Co.

June 2013

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Radix Enterprises

in their acquisition by

Hunter Valley Company and the Vitruvian Group

March 2013

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Advised

R. Thompson Trucking, Inc.

in their acquisition by

RLJ Equity Partners

December 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Advised

CHT Nuclear, LLC

in their acquisition by

Transnuclear, Inc.

December 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Certain assets of Creative Cabinet Systems, Inc.

in their acquisition by

idX Corporation

December 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Advised

The SpyGlass Group, Inc.

in securing investment from

Investor Group led by Crane Investment Company

December 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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, 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 Manufacturing, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering,

Advised

Tenere Inc.

in their acquisition by

The Watermill Group

December 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Bank chests, metal, manufacturing, Chests, fire or burglary resistive, metal, 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, Coolers or ice chests, plastics (except foam), manufacturing, Drums, plastics (i.e., containers), manufacturing, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Glass Container Manufacturing, Hot tubs, plastics or fiberglass, manufacturing, Ice chests or coolers, urethane or other plastics foam (except polystyrene) manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Laundry tubs, metal, manufacturing, Laundry tubs, plastics, manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Prod

Advised

Laszeray Technology Inc.

in securing investment from

Undisclosed investor

November 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Advised

Grammer Industries, Inc.

in securing investment from

Linx Partners, LLC

October 2012

Western Reserve Partners 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

Avtron Industrial Automation Inc.

in their acquisition by

Nidec Corporation

September 2012

Western Reserve Partners 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, Machinery Manufacturing, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

Decanter Machine, Inc.

in their acquisition by

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

September 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Advised

CWS Industries (Mfg) Corp.

in their acquisition by

International Equipment Solutions LLC

July 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Chemical Manufacturing

Advised

Osmose Holdings, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

May 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Chemical Manufacturing

Advised

Galaxy Associates, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Dubois Chemicals, Inc.

April 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, IT Services, Technology Consulting Services

Advised

ESSCO Inc.

in their acquisition by

Cardinal Equity Partners

March 2012

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Advised

AESCO Electronics, Inc.

in their acquisition by

AirBorn, Inc.

December 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Partners in Plastics LLC

in their acquisition by

Flambeau Inc.

December 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing

Advised

Quatech Inc.

in their acquisition by

B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company, Inc.

October 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Building Finishing Contractors, Death Care Services, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Engineering Services (Non-Construction), House demolishing, Interior Design Services, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services, Legal Services, Personal and Laundry Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Residential cleaning services, Residential Property Managers, Security Systems Services, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

Advised

Trilogy Pools LLC

in their acquisition by

Latham International Inc.

October 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Apparel & Textiles

Advised

Signature Styles, LLC

in securing investment from

Artemiss LLC

September 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Food and Beverage Stores, Food Manufacturing

Advised

Main Street Gourmet

in their acquisition by

Clover Capital Partners LLC

April 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Apparel & Textiles, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Advised

Astor & Black Custom Clothiers Ltd.

in securing investment from

Castanea Partners

March 2011

Western Reserve Partners 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

Superior Production LLC

in securing investment from

Key Bank and PNC Bank

February 2011

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Delaware Machinery and Tool Company, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Dan T. Moore Company Inc.

December 2010

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Iron and Steel Forging, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel

Advised

Bronx International LLC

in their acquisition by

Fives Group

November 2010

Western Reserve Partners 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, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Asphalt and asphaltic mate

Advised

The Ready-Mix Assets and Eastern Cement Corporation of Schwab Industries Inc

in their acquisition by

Oldcastle Materials, Resource Land Holdings, LLC

June 2010

Western Reserve Partners 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, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ACE), Automotive or

Advised

The Assets of Schwab Materials, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Resource Land Holdings

June 2010

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Telecommunications

Advised

PECO II Inc.

in their acquisition by

Lineage Power Holdings, Inc.

April 2010

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Partners in Plastics Inc.

in their acquisition by

an affiliate of Austin Capital Partners, L.P.

March 2010

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Paperboard Container Manufacturing

Advised

Vitex Packaging Group

in securing investment from

Kirtland Capital, Babson Capital, National City Equity Partners

November 2009

Western Reserve Partners LLC

IT Services, Storage Devices (Consumer), Storage Devices (Enterprise), Technology Consulting Services

Advised

Adexis, a division of Cranel Inc.

in their acquisition by

FusionStorm

November 2009

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Advised

The Cephalosporin Finishing Facility of Hanford Pharmaceuticals

in their acquisition by

SteriPharma LLC

September 2009

Western Reserve Partners 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, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores, Other Direct Selling Establishments, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores

Advised

Vision Care Holdings

in their acquisition by

National Vision Inc.

January 2009

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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

Reese Central Wholesale Inc.

in securing debt financing from

Bank of America

December 2008

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Advised

Certain Assets of Yoder Brothers Inc.

in their acquisition by

Syngenta AG

December 2008

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Food Manufacturing

Advised

Driggs Farms of Indiana Inc.

in their acquisition by

Land-O-Sun Dairies LLC

September 2008

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise)

Advised

Simbionix USA Corporation

in securing investment from

River Cities Capital, Early Stage Partners

September 2008

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler, Consumer Software and Online Services, Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services

Advised

Gallo Displays Inc.

in their acquisition by

CapitalWorks, LLC

August 2008

Western Reserve Partners 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, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Iron and Steel Forging, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, 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, Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel

Advised

American Compressed Steel Inc.

in their acquisition by

The David J. Joseph Company

August 2008

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Activities Related to Real Estate, Lessors of Real Estate

Advised

Weston Inc.

in securing investment from

Blue Vista Capital Management LLC

May 2008

Western Reserve Partners 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), 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

The Coupon Redemption Operations of International Outsourcing Services LLC

in their acquisition by

ProLogic Redemption Solutions, Inc.

May 2008

Western Reserve Partners 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

CWS Industries (Mfg) Corp.

in their acquisition by

Tulsa Winch Group

February 2008

Western Reserve Partners 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

Sharon Custom Metal Forming

in their acquisition by

Roll Forming Corp.

January 2008

Western Reserve Partners 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

SolmeteX Inc.

in their acquisition by

Layne Christensen Company

November 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing

Advised

Avtron Manufacturing Inc.

in securing investment from

Morgenthaler Partners

November 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations

Advised

Cimarron Central LLC

in their acquisition by

Linx Partners, LLC

August 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Activities Related to Real Estate, Lessors of Real Estate

Advised

Giltz & Associates

in securing investment from

Harbert Management Corporation

July 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Navigational, Measuring, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, Storage Devices (Consumer), Storage Devices (Enterprise)

Advised

Park Place International, Inc.

in securing investment from

JP Morgan Chase

June 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Advised

LESCO Inc.

in their acquisition by

Deere & Co.

May 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Textile Mills, Textile Product Mills

Advised

The Astrup Company

in their acquisition by

Glen Raven, Inc.

April 2007

Western Reserve Partners 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

ARNCO Corporation

in their acquisition by

Audax Group

March 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Finance and Insurance

Advised

McCormack Advisors International LLC merged and

in their acquisition by

BC Investment Partners LLC

March 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Apparel & Textiles, Safety Equipment Manufacturing

Advised

Fire-Dex Inc.

in securing investment from

Brown Brothers Harriman and StoneCreek Capital

January 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Jewelry, natural or cultured pearls, manufacturing, Pearls, costume, manufacturing, Primary Metal Manufacturing

Advised

Elyria Foundry Company

in securing investment from

Silverhawk Capital Partners, LLC

January 2007

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Metal Ore Mining

Advised

Excel Mining Systems Inc.

in their acquisition by

SPG Partners, LLC and members of management

October 2006

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Iron and Steel Forging, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel

Advised

The Burger Iron Company

in securing investment from

Undisclosed

August 2006

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Advised

Group Dekko

in their acquisition by

Centre Partners Management LLC

July 2006

Western Reserve Partners 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, Offices of Other Holding Companies, 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

Ohio Moulding Corporation

in securing investment from

JPMorganChase

March 2006

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing

Advised

Quatech Inc. merged and

in securing investment from

DPAC Technologies

February 2006

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Activities Related to Real Estate, Lessors of Real Estate

Advised

Giltz & Associates

in securing investment from

Cedar Shopping Centers Inc.

December 2005

Western Reserve Partners LLC

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, Paperboard Container 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

Anomatic Corporation

in securing investment from

Brookstone Partners

November 2005

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Advised

The Manufacturing and Distribution Operations of LESCO Inc. have been

in securing investment from

Platinum Equity, LLC

October 2005

Western Reserve Partners LLC

Computer and Technology Distributor or Wholesaler

Advised

ESSCO Inc.

in their acquisition by

MCM Capital Partners

August 2005