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Franklin Place Capital, a Milwaukee based boutique investment bank that provides owner liquidity, M&A advisory and capital raising services for middle market companies, is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised Ohio based Destin Die Casting, LLC (Destin), a manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum die castings, close tolerance machining and assemblies, on its acquisition by Empire Die Casting Company. (Empire).  FPC identified several strategic parties that complemented the owner’s liquidity and post-transaction customer & supplier objectives resulting in a successful transaction with Empire, a strategic buyer, with a track record of recent acquisitions closely aligned with the automotive industry and Destin’s business model. 

Franklin Place Capital (FPC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully sourced growth capital for Stalcop, LLC, a repetitive manufacturer of customer designed specialty cold formed, precision machined components and sub-assemblies for a variety of industries including automotive, heavy-duty truck, power transmission & distribution, specialty battery, ordinance, and ammunition. FPC was introduced to the Company several years ago and has assisted the ownership with a variety of objectives. As part of this assignment FPC was engaged as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor to explore funding alternatives to support the Company’s recent growth opportunities and increased working capital requirements.

Franklin Place Capital (FPC) advised Stalcop on a variety of funding alternatives resulting in the selection of Super G Capital, a non- bank provider of 1st & 2nd lien debt, to provide a structure and funding timetable to meet Stalcop’s operating objectives. FPC led the financing process including management of the online data room & funding audience, term-sheet negotiation and review of the closing documentation. The new funding positions Stalcop to take advantage of customer and industry growth opportunities.

Franklin Place Capital (FPC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully sourced growth financing for American Metal Technologies, LLC & Destin Die Casting, LLC, a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, diesel, and heavy industrial supplier of engineering-centered, precision casted/machined components. FPC has worked with the Company for many years and has assisted the ownership with a variety of objectives including acquisitions, new funding and strategic planning.  As part of this assignment, FPC was engaged as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor to explore funding alternatives, to better leverage company assets, and to support the Company’s recent growth opportunities and increased working capital requirements.

Franklin Place Capital (FPC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised San Francisco based CirrusOne LLC. (CirrusOne), who specializes in complex CPQ and billing solutions, on its acquisition by Outbox Systems, Inc. (Simplus). CirrusOne was introduced to Franklin Place Capital by the Company’s accounting firm during the second half of 2017 and acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the Company to complete a transaction. FPC identified several strategic parties that complimented the owner’s liquidity objectives resulting in a transaction with Simplus, a strategic buyer, with a track record of recent acquisitions closely aligned with the industry and the CirrusOne business model.

CirrusOne specializes in high-quality consulting services for configure price quote (CPQ), customer lifecycle management (CLM), and billing & customer success solutions. Led by a seasoned team of subject matter experts who leverage an innovative consulting approach for complex CPQ and billing solutions, CirrusOne’s team of architects, consultants and executives have leveraged their expertise to bring dozens of Fortune 500 companies trusted advice to maximize technology investment. As part of a complex transaction, Franklin Place Capital also advised CirrusOne on a variety of needs including: LOI negotiation, valuation and exchange of privately-held shares, insurance, working capital and due diligence requirements.

Franklin Place Capital (FPC) is pleased to announce that it has successfully advised and completed a Shareholder Redemption with Milwaukee based Creative Maintenance Solutions, Inc. and CMS Investments, LLC, (collectively “CMS”), a leading specialty service company serving the floor maintenance and concrete repair & restoration markets. CMS works with commercial, institutional, industrial and residential facilities providing floor coatings, concrete & masonry maintenance, and repair & restoration solutions.

Creative Maintenance Solutions was introduced to Franklin Place Capital by the Company’s lender during the second half of 2017. FPC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the Company during the transaction.  As part of the transaction, Franklin Place Capital also advised CMS on a variety of needs including: validation of the company’s enterprise value with interested third parties, LOI negotiation, working capital, financial structure and due diligence requirements.

Since 1947, Pieper Electric, Inc. has been a leading Midwest electrical contractor providing high-quality, technically advanced building, equipment, and electrical construction services. Pieper explored growth and acquisition alternatives for the Company’s Automation and Controls Group which incorporates application development, design, programming, control panel fabrication, quality assurance, and customer training into a complete client solution for a variety of industries including waste and water treatment, mining, heavy industry manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, correctional institutions, and data acquisition.

Since 1958 Anderson Pump and Process has earned a strong reputation in the Midwest as a value-added distributor of industrial pumps and related products sold to a variety of end commercial and industrial fluid process markets. Anderson Pump explored growth and acquisition alternatives for their business as the Company sought to increase their geographic presence outside of their Milwaukee-area headquarters, grow their distribution network, and expand their product offering.

Founded in 1941, Hopson Oil is a regional distributor of fuel oil and gasoline products to business and residential customers throughout southeastern Wisconsin. In addition to operating two bulk fuel terminals and delivering product utilizing the Company’s fleet of bulk transportation vehicles, Hopson provides ancillary support services including HVAC system maintenance, service, and installation to residential and commercial accounts.

American Metal Technologies is a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, diesel, and heavy industrial supplier of engineering-centered, precision machined components. As a result of its most recent acquisition of a high pressure aluminum die casting operation, the Company has begun to win new Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs that allow AMT to fully integrate its acquired capabilities. The Company’s expanding business opportunities quickly required additional funding to support new capital expenditures and growing working capital needs.

Established in 2003, eImprovement.com is one of the nation’s largest e-Commerce plumbing fixtures e-tailers for the residential kitchen, bath, and fixtures market. Headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin eImprovement serves a national retail audience through a variety of online internet stores augmented by a wholesale distribution arm, Martz Supply, serving the greater Denver, Colorado marketplace.

Conley Media Group is a publisher of community news, specialty publications, and leading lifestyle magazines targeting attractive household income demographics in select geographic markets. The Company’s revenue model is driven by high quality advertisers that are seeking above average income groups that value quality merchandise and service over price.

American Metal Technologies is a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, diesel, and heavy industrial supplier of engineering-centered, precision machined components. As a result of its most recent acquisition of a high pressure aluminum die casting operation, the Company has begun to win new Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs that allow AMT to fully integrate its acquired capabilities. The Company’s expanding business opportunities quickly required additional funding to support new capital expenditures and growing working capital needs.

Cary Francis Group executes marketing and fulfillment programs of promotional merchandise for their Fortune 500 clientele including John Deere, Sears, NAPA Automotive, True Value, and a host of other recognized brands. Operating out of Milwaukee, CFG’s outsourced services encompass the delivery of brand marketing and promotional merchandise programs, incentive and recognition programs, and fulfillment and warehouse services to an expanding base of clients.

Air Cargo Carriers provides short-haul cargo services to commercial and governmental clients worldwide. In addition to logistics services, the Company provides its customers an integrated aviation model including access to pilots, ongoing training, along with spare parts, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. To augment continued internal growth of the business, ACC acquired The Telford Group adding additional outsourced aviation services along with new locations to support the increasing needs of governmental clients.

American Metal Technologies is a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, diesel, and heavy industrial supplier of engineering-centered, precision machined components. As a result of its most recent acquisition of a high pressure aluminum die casting operation, the Company has begun to win new Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs that allow AMT to fully integrate its acquired capabilities. The Company’s expanding business opportunities quickly required additional funding to support new capital expenditures and growing working capital needs.

Conley Media Group is a publisher of community news, specialty publications, and leading lifestyle magazines targeting attractive household income demographics in select geographic markets. The Company’s revenue model is driven by high quality advertisers that are seeking above average income groups that value quality merchandise and service over price.

Integrated Filing Solutions was formed in 2008 through the merger of Milwaukee-based SEMCO Products, along with Chicago-based Positive Marketing Associates & Midwest Index, bringing together three leaders in the North American custom filing products industry. After several years of growing the newly combined business, the ownership of IFS desired to explore strategic and financial alternatives.

American Metal Technologies is a leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive, diesel, and heavy industrial supplier of engineering-centered, precision machined components. As a result of its most recent acquisition of a high pressure aluminum die casting operation, the Company has begun to win new Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs that allow AMT to fully integrate its acquired capabilities. The Company’s expanding business opportunities quickly required additional funding to support new capital expenditures and growing working capital needs.

Conley Publishing Group is a printing, publishing and media corporation that brings together synergistic skills and a flexible operating structure to provide their customers superior products and services. Conley Publishing’s Media Group owns and operates newspaper and magazine publications in Wisconsin, Colorado, Texas and Arizona markets.

Texas Magazines represents city and lifestyle magazines that appeal to young, affluent readers living in healthy, fast-growing southern markets. Publications include Austin Monthly and San Antonio Magazine which target attractive household income demographics with readership interested in local luxury services and products.