XLCS Partners | Investment Bank on Axial

XLCS Partners

Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), IT Services, Software and Online Services, Technology Consulting Services, Temporary Help Services

Advised

SSP Innovations

in securing investment from

Warren Equity Partners

April 2017

XLCS Partners

Telecommunications, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Advised

Broken Arrow Communications

in their acquisition by

Blue Sage Capital and Private Equity Capital Corporation

December 2016

XLCS Partners

Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)

Advised

White Distribution & Supply

in their acquisition by

Slate Capital Group

November 2016

XLCS Partners

Paper Manufacturing, Printing

Advised

The Industrial Graphics Division of GSI Technologies

in their acquisition by

Cypress MultiGraphics

November 2016

XLCS Partners

Adhesive Manufacturing, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, 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, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Sc

Advised

Reliability Provin

in their acquisition by

Spotnails/Peace Industries LTD

October 2016

XLCS Partners

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, Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), 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, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Iron and Steel Forging, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Man

Advised

Great Lakes Fasteners

in their acquisition by

All Integrated Solutions/Highroad Capital Partners

July 2016

XLCS Partners

Adhesive Manufacturing, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, 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, Chemical 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, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Gypsum building products manufacturing, Machine Shops

Advised

Right Pointe Company

in securing investment from

CIVC Partners

May 2016

XLCS Partners

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

Advised

Jones Natural Chews

in their acquisition by

Azalea Capital

May 2016

XLCS Partners

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, Roof deck, sheet metal (except stampings), manufacturing, Roofing (i.e., single ply rub

Advised

V.I.T. Products, Inc.

in their acquisition by

MUM Industries, Inc.

March 2016

XLCS Partners

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, Airport Operations, Airport, full service, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraf

Advised

Pacific Aviation Corporation

in their acquisition by

Woodlawn Partners

January 2016

XLCS Partners

Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers)

Advised

Precision Specialties, LLC

in their acquisition by

G.L. Huyett

November 2015

XLCS Partners

Data processing services, Health Care Services, Healthcare Software (Consumer), Healthcare Software (Enterprise), Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Payment Processing Software and Services, Temporary Help Services

Advised

Alpha Review Corporation

in their acquisition by

Genex Services, LLC

November 2015

XLCS Partners

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, Airport Operations, Airport, full service, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraf

Advised

Solair Group, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Clavis Capital Partners

October 2015

XLCS Partners

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, IT Services, Storage Devices (Consumer), Storage Devices (Enterprise), Technology Consulting Services, Telecommunications

Advised

National Technologies (NTI)

in their acquisition by

O2 Investment Partners

October 2015

XLCS Partners

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, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services, 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 an

Advised

Acme Finishing Company

in their acquisition by

Acuity Capital Partners

August 2015

XLCS Partners

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Health Care Services, Other Support Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing

Advised

WJ Weiser & Associates

in their acquisition by

Naylor Association Solutions

August 2015

XLCS Partners

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Online News, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services, Temporary Help Services

Advised

B2B Digital Marketing Firm

in their acquisition by

Third Century Investment Associates, LP

July 2015

XLCS Partners

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

ALM Materials Handling LLC

in their acquisition by

Hawk Technology, Ltd.

January 2015

XLCS Partners

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

Allied Welding, Inc.

in securing debt financing from

SummitFR

January 2015

XLCS Partners

Data processing services, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Finance and Insurance, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Temporary Help Services

Advised

Eagle Adjusting Services, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Claims Management Holdings, LLC/SE Capital

January 2015

XLCS Partners

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, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, 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 Cont

Advised

A&E/TCI

in their acquisition by

Profile Plastics

December 2014

XLCS Partners

Telecommunications, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Advised

Fulton Technologies

in their acquisition by

Aero/Resilience

August 2014

XLCS Partners

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, Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), 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, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufac

Advised

HRS Logistics, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Field

July 2014

XLCS Partners

Chemical and Allied Products Distributors (Wholesalers), Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Industrial Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Lumber and Other Construction Materials Distributors (Wholesalers), Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Distributors (Wholesalers), Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

Advised

HRSL

in their acquisition by

Field

July 2014

XLCS Partners

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, Paper 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

Go Packaging

in their acquisition by

Welch Packaging

May 2014

XLCS Partners

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, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Truck Transportation, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

Post Capital Partners

in their acquisition by

Post Capital

April 2014

XLCS Partners

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing, Data processing services, Electronic and Communications Manufacturing, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Enterprise Software and Online Services, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Other Support Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Software and Online Services, Special Food Services, Temporary Help Services, Warehousing, Waste Management and Remediation Serv

Advised

JMM Global

in their acquisition by

BSM Wireless

April 2014

XLCS Partners

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

XTRA Aerospace

in their acquisition by

Wencor Group

April 2014

XLCS Partners

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

Sage Popovich

in securing investment from

First Midwest Bank

December 2013

XLCS Partners

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), Jewelry, natural or cultured pearls, manufacturing, Laundry tubs, metal, manufacturing, Laundry tubs, plastics, manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (

Advised

Lyon Workspace Products

in their acquisition by

Echelon Capital LLC

September 2013

XLCS Partners

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, Airport Operations, Airport, full service, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Ammunition (except sporting) distributors (wholesalers), Ammunition boxes, light gauge metal, manufacturing, Ammunition boxes, wood, manufacturing, Automotive or aircraf

Advised

Phoenix Rising Aviation, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Saker Aviation Services, Inc.

August 2013

XLCS Partners

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

Advised

Stan's Coffee/P&L Foods

in their acquisition by

Stuart Acquisition Corp.

July 2013

XLCS Partners

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Other Support Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

Monroe Mechanical, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Reedy Industries

December 2012

XLCS Partners

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services, Communications software (chat, messaging, email), Consumer Software and Online Services, Data processing services, Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services (outsourced), Online News, Printing, Social Games, Social Media Management Software, Social Networking Services, Temporary Help Services

Advised

RT Associates, Inc.

in their acquisition by

The Segerdahl Group

November 2012

XLCS Partners

Telecommunications, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Advised

TNS, Inc.

in their acquisition by

Genesis Group Holdings, Inc.

November 2012

XLCS Partners

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, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Ferrous Metal Foundries, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing, Heavy machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Distributors (Wholesalers), Iron and Steel Forging, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, Other Electr

Advised

R&D Enterprises

in their acquisition by

Thermal Solutions Manufacturing

October 2012

XLCS Partners

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, Paper 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

Qualified Innovation

in their acquisition by

PolyFirst Packaging, Inc.

September 2012

XLCS Partners

Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Safety Equipment Manufacturing

Advised

Prime Design

in securing investment from

ROM Corporation

April 2012

XLCS Partners

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Biotechnology research and development laboratories or services in environmental science, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Environmental Consulting Services, Environmental research and development laboratories or services (except biotechnology research and development), Environmental testing laboratories or services, Government Facilities Services, Other Support Services, Pollution testing (except automotive emissions testing) services, Services to Buildings and Dwellings, Special Food Services, Warehousing, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Waste Treatment and Disposal

Advised

Acres Group

in their acquisition by

Walsh Landscape Construction and Maintenance

March 2012

XLCS Partners

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

Barton

in their acquisition by

TAG Holdings

February 2012

XLCS Partners

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Distributors (Wholesalers), Health Care Services, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Medical glassware made from purchased glass, Medical glassware made in glass making plants, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Distributors (Wholesalers), Ophthalmic Goods Distributors (Wholesalers)

Advised

Code Red LLC

in their acquisition by

Saturday Capital, LLC

July 2011

XLCS Partners

Software and Online Services, Telecommunications, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Advised

Symlabs

in their acquisition by

Quest Software

June 2011