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Selected Transactions

	Engagement
KBR, Inc.	Advised KBR, Inc., a global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civil infrastructure sectors, on the acquisition of Wabi Development Corporation, an energy, forestry and mining industries general contractor.	Wabi Development Corporation
Honeywell International, Inc.	Advised Honeywell International, Inc., a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, on the sale of Honeywell Tensor, a provider of precise measuring tools, and systems and subsystems for directional surveying and navigation, in the petroleum exploration and underground utility boring industries to General Electric Company, a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company.	General Electric Company
Lockheed Martin Corporation	Advised Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security company, on the sale of its commercial flight training business to Alteon Training L.L.C., a full-service provider of airline training and a subsidiary of The Boeing Company.	Alteon Training L.L.C. / The Boeing Company
General Electric Company	Advised General Electric Company's Industrial Systems business on certain industry specific acquisitions.	Confidential
Royal Dutch Shell plc	Advised Shell U.S.'s Pennzoil-Quaker State Company on the sale of certain consumer automotive aftermarket brands, including Wolf's Head motor oil which was sold to Amalie Oil Co.	Amalie Oil Co.
Timken Company	Advised The Timken Company, a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered bearings, alloy steels, and related components and assemblies, on certain industry specific acquisitions.	Confidential
Amkor Technology, Inc.	Advised Amkor Technology, Inc., a subcontractor of semiconductor assembly and test services, on the sale of Amkor Test Services business which provides semiconductor test services for military, avionics, and commercial grade applications, to Integra Technologies, LLC.	Integra Technologies, LLC
Verzatec, S.A.B. de C.V.	Advisor to the board of directors of Verzatec, S.A.B. de C.V., a diversified manufacturer engaged in the production of aluminum, plastic and steel products, on valuation issues related the company's going private transaction.
Celanese Corporation	Advised Celanese Corporation, a global hybrid chemical company, on the sale of its Pampa, Texas, facility to Babcock & Brown, an international investment and advisory firm, for commercial power development.	Babcock & Brown
W. R. Grace & Co.	Provided enterprise level strategy consulting and industry specific acquisition services to W.R. Grace & Co., a premier specialty chemicals and materials company.	Confidential
Teleflex Incorporated	Advised Teleflex Incorporated, a diversified global company serving the healthcare, aerospace, and commercial markets, on various strategic alternatives for several business units.
Celanese Corporation	Advised Celanese, a global hybrid chemical company, on the sale of its AT Films business, a manufacturer of polythene film products for the agricultural, horticultural and construction industries, to British Polythene Industries PLC, the largest manufacturer of polythene film and bags in Europe.	British Polythene Industries PLC
American Standard Companies, Inc,	Advised American Standard, Inc., a global company focused on central air conditioning systems and service, plumbing products, and electronic braking and control systems for heavy-duty trucks and buses, on the sale of Cal-o-Rex, a leading manufacturer of water heaters for Mexican and international markets, to Grupo Industrial Saltillo S.A. de C.V., a leading Mexican industrial company.	Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V.
Babcock & Brown	Advised Babcock & Brown, an international investment and advisory firm, on a project development opportunity in the biofuels space.
Basell Holdings BV	Advised Basell Holdings BV, a global leader in polyolefins, on certain project finance assignments.
Tan U.S. Group, Inc.	Advised the shareholders of Tan U.S. Group, Inc. (d.b.a. WoodCrafters) on the recapitalization of the business.	Brookstone Partners
Advanced Cast Products, Inc. / Citicorp Venture Capital	Advised Advanced Cast Products, Inc., an operator of foundries and machining and forging companies, on the sale of Belcher Corporation, a malleable iron caster, to Advanced Metals Group, LLC.	Advanced Metals Groups, LLC
Grupo Bioquímico Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.	Advised the shareholders of Grupo Bioquímico Mexicano, S.A. de C.V., the leading supplier of agrochemical inputs to fruit and vegetable growers in Mexico, on the sale of the company to Arysta LifeScience Corporation, the world’s largest privately held crop protection and life science company.	Arysta LifeScience Corporation
Grupo Chen	Advised the shareholders of Grupo Chen, a producer and marketer of branded dairy products, on the merger with Sigma Alimentos, S.A. de C.V., a leader in the Mexican refrigerated foods industry and subsidiary of ALFA S.A. de C.V.	Sigma Alimentos, S.A. de C.V. / ALFA S.A. de C.V.
Pepco Energy Services, Inc.	Advised Pepco Energy Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. that provides commercial, institutional, government and industrial customers with competitive electricity and natural gas supply, and energy efficiency services, on the acquisition of energy services companies.	Confidential
Standex International Corp.	Advised Standex International Corp., a manufacturer of food service equipment, consumer goods, air distribution products, and engineered products, on the sale of James Burn International, a manufacturer and distributor of document finishing systems, to KPAC Solutions, a private equity group.	Code Flower, Inc.
State Industries, Inc.	Advised the shareholders of State Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters, on the sale of the business to A.O. Smith Corporation, a manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment and electric motors for residential and commercial applications.	A.O. Smith Corporation
The Sherwin-Williams Company	Advised The Sherwin-Williams Company, a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers, on certain industry specific acquisitions.	Confidential
Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V.	Advised Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V., a leading Mexican industrial company, on the sale of its sanitaryware business (toilets, sinks, bathtubs and accessories) to Villeroy & Boch AG, a European ceramic home living, building, and lifestyle products company.	Villeroy & Boch AG
Verzatec, S.A.B. de C.V.	Advised Verzatec, S.A.B. de C.V., a diversified manufacturer engaged in the production of aluminum, plastic and steel products, on various industry-specific acquisitions.	Confidential
WGL Holdings, Inc.	Advised WGL Holdings, Inc., a public utility holding company, on the divestiture of American Combustion Industries, Inc., an HVAC installation and construction company, to private equity firm Milestone Capital Management, LLC.	Milestone Capital Management
Media General, Inc.	Advised Media General, Inc., an independent, publicly owned communications company with interests in newspapers, television stations and interactive media, on various corporate finance issues, including dividend policy analysis.
Lesco, Inc.	Advised Lesco, Inc., a specialty provider of products for the professional turf care market, on the sale of its Novex fertilizer manufacturing operations to KPAC Holdings Inc., a private equity group.	KPAC Holdings Inc.
Kukdong Electric Wire Co.	Co-advisor to Kukdong Electric Wire Co., a leader in shipboard and marine cables, on its sale to Nexans, a Manufacturer of energy, power and telecom cable.	Nexans
Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V.	Advised Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V., a leading Mexican industrial company, on the sales of Ditemsa Moldes de Plastico S.A. de C.V., its plastic injection mold toolmaking business, to NPL-Ditemsa, S.A. de C.V., a business unit of AARK Corporation, the world's largest toolmaker and prototype producer.	AARK Corporation
Genesis Worldwide, Inc.	Advised Genesis Worldwide, Inc., a manufacturer of custom-engineered equipment for metal processing, on the sale of its Monarch Machine Tool division, a designer and manufacturer of vertical machining centers and production systems, to Cygnus Management Advisors, LLC.	Cygnus Management Advisors, LLC
Lesco, Inc.	Provided restructuring and strategic consulting services to Lesco, Inc., a specialty provider of products for the professional turf care market, relating to its retail and distribution operations.
James Burn International	Advised the shareholders of James Burn International, a manufacturer and distributor of document finishing systems, on the sale of the business. The U.S. operations were sold to Spiral Binding Corp., while the international operations and intellectual property were sold to JBI Holding SAS, a management-led investment group.	Spiral Binding Corp. & JBI Holding SAS
Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V.	Advised Grupo Industrial Saltillo, S.A. de C.V., a leading Mexican industrial company, on the formation of a joint venture for its Ditemsa foundry tooling business with NPL Technologies Ltd., a global tooling manufacturer serving the foundry, aerospace, and other industries.	NPL Technologies Ltd.
GRIF-FAB Corporation	Advised the shareholders of GRIF-FAB Corporation, a fabricator and wholesale distributor of fire sprinkler pipe and related products, on the sale of the company to Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., a leading distributor of plumbing supplies, pipes, valves, fittings, and heating and cooling equipment.	Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
American Standard Companies, Inc.	Advised American Standard, Inc., a global company focused on central air conditioning systems and service, plumbing products, and electronic braking and control systems for heavy-duty trucks and buses, on its restructuring of Wabco Braking Systems and subsequent sale to Linnemann-Schnetzer GmbH, a manufacturer of air reservoirs for commercial vehicles and trailers.	Linnemann-Schnetzer GmbH
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company	Advised the shareholders of Continental Fire Sprinkler Co. (turnkey fire sprinkler contractor) and Continental Alarm & Detection Co. (design, installation, maintenance, inspection, and monitoring services) on the sale of the businesses to Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc., the nation's seventh-largest construction firm.	Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc.
Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc.	Advised Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc., a diversified industrial conglomerate, on the sale of its construction equipment division, a leader in the design, fabrication, and assembly of capital equipment, to Noble International, Inc., a supplier of automotive parts, component assemblies and value-added services to the automotive industry.	Noble International, Ltd.
W.R. Grace & Co.	Advised W.R. Grace & Co., a premier specialty chemicals and materials company, on the sale of its Grace Davison Membranes Business, a provider of polymer-based membranes used in natural gas separation processes, to UOP LLC (a subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc.), a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries.	UOP LLC
Carrier Corporation	Advised Carrier Corporation (a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation), a leader in providing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, controls, services and sustainable building solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, food service and transportation applications, on the sale of its International Cold Storage commercial walk-in cooler business to the shareholders of Crown Tonka and ThermalRite, providers of walk-in coolers and freezers for a range of commercial applications.	Crown Tonka / ThermalRite