Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Pegasus Solutions, Inc., the global leader in electronic hotel transaction processing, in the divestiture of its Financial Services business (“PFS”) to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC (“H.I.G.”).  PFS is the world's largest processor of commissions paid by hotels to travel agencies and offers commissions receipt and disbursement, foreign currency exchange, and reconciliation and tracking services to a large and diverse customer base of leading hotels and travel agencies through its global payment network.  H.I.G. is a leading global private equity investment firm with more than $12 billion of equity capital under management.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Lennox International Inc., a global leader in the residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration markets, in its divestiture of its Service Experts business to a majority-owned entity of American Capital Ltd.  Service Experts is one of the nation’s largest providers of sales, installation, maintenance and repair of heating and cooling systems.  American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) is a publicly traded private equity firm and global asset manager.

Sagent Advisors provided financial advice to FFastFill plc (AIM:FFA), a leading provider of software-as-a-service trading technology solutions to the global financial community, in its sale to ION Trading Ireland Limited. Headquartered in London, UK, FFastFill offers solutions for front-, middle- and back-office and risk management for exchange traded derivatives as well as equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, CFD and OTC products.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mitel in its sale of its DataNet CommSource business unit to Earthbend.  Mitel is a global provider of unified communications and collaboration (UCC) software, solutions and services that enable organizations to conduct business anywhere, over any medium with the device of their choice.  Through a single cloud-ready software stream, Mitel's Freedom architecture provides customers in over 100 countries the flexibility and simplicity needed to support today's dynamic work environment. 

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive placement agent to ORBCOMM Inc. (NasdaqGM:ORBC) (“ORBCOMM”), a satellite data communications company, on its issuance of $45 million of covenant-free Senior Secured Unitranche Notes (the “Unitranche Notes”).  The Unitranche Notes were provided by AIG Asset Management and the proceeds will be used to a) fund potential future acquisitions, b) fund capital expenditures related to the Company’s next-generation OG2 satellite constellation, and c) refinance existing indebtedness.  Headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, ORBCOMM is a leading global satellite data communications company, specializing in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications.  Its customers include Caterpillar Inc., Hitachi Construction Machinery and Hyundai Heavy Industries, Asset Intelligence, Komatsu Ltd., Manitowoc Crane Companies, Inc. and Volvo Construction Equipment among other industry leaders. 

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent to RoadLink Workforce Solutions, L.L.C. (“RWS”), a Fenway Partners portfolio company, with respect to its refinancing and recapitalization.  RWS is a leading provider of outsourced logistics solutions at client-owned warehouses and distribution centers across the U.S.  With over 2,400 non-union associates, the Company offers a comprehensive suite of team labor solutions, including freight handling, miscellaneous services and warehouse maintenance, that streamline the flow of goods through facilities for delivery to end customers.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Lifoam Holdings, Inc. (“Lifoam”), a portfolio company of American Capital, Ltd., in its sale to Jarden Corporation, a publicly traded company.   Lifoam is a leading provider of custom and proprietary molded foam and protective packaging solutions used in a number of consumer, commercial and healthcare packaging applications.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Palladium Energy, Inc. (“Palladium”), a portfolio company of Marlin Equity Partners, on its $83 million financing to refinance existing indebtedness and to fund the acquisition of MicroSun Technologies.  The financing comprised of a $20 million asset-based revolving credit facility provided and a $63 million Unitranche Term Loan.  Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, Palladium manufactures lithium battery packs, power supplies and modules for a variety of applications, including for use in cellular telephones, GPS devices, point-of-sale devices, data capture devices, medical devices for critical and non-critical monitoring applications, and test and instrumentation systems.

Sagent Advisors and DC Advisory served as joint financial advisors to Hampson Industries plc (LSE:HAMP) and its U.S. operating subsidiaries on the sale to American Industrial Partners via a pre-packaged Administration sale in the UK. Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, Hampson is a world leader in the design and manufacture of close-tolerance composite, invar and graphite tooling and assembly systems for large composite and metallic aerostructures. Additionally, they are highly-regarded as suppliers of high-temperature composite aerostructures and transparencies. Their customers include the world’s largest aerospace OEMs as well as the U.S. military.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Briar Development Company and its affiliated entities in its of 15 triple-net properties operated by Haggen, Inc. and 24 developable non-operating properties to Merlone Geier Partners, a private real estate investment firm.  Headquartered in Bellingham, WA, Haggen is the largest independent grocer and sixth-largest private company based in the State of Washington.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Urban Active in its sale to Fitness International, LLC (LA Fitness).  Urban Active is one of the ten largest operators of premier, multi-purpose health clubs in the United States, serving over 225,000 members.  The Company operates 36 health clubs in ten U.S. markets across Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Nebraska, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Sagent Advisors is serving as exclusive financial advisor to LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in its sale to Takeda America Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, for an upfront payment of $60 million, with future contingent consideration based on the progress of development projects.  LigoCyte is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative vaccine products headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to NetMotion Wireless, Inc. (“NetMotion”) in its announced sale to Clearlake Capital Group.  NetMotion is a leading provider of software solutions that enhance data security and mobile workers' productivity and connectivity, and help IT organizations manage, control and optimize their mobile deployments through analytics, reporting and policy management.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to Atwood Mobile Products (“Atwood”), an Insight Equity portfolio company, in the refinancing of its existing debt with the issuance of a new $20 million Asset-Based Loan and $50 million of Unitranche Notes.  Atwood, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, is a market-leading manufacturer of engineered products to the recreation vehicle (“RV”), manufactured housing (“MH”) and the marine and specialty-vehicle markets.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent to Boom Financial (formerly known as m-Via, Inc.) on its $17 million Series C equity commitment led by Digicel Limited, with participation from existing investors. Boom Financial has revolutionized how families save, share and spend their wealth on a global scale with its Boom mobile banking, payments and money transfer service for the U.S. immigrant population and their extended families.  Boom Financial will use the proceeds of the investment to expand its product team in the U.S., as well as to increase sales channels and distribution in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (“Kratos”) in its pending acquisition of Composite Engineering, Inc. (“CEI”) for $155 million.  The acquisition of CEI will give Kratos access to new markets and extend the range and depth of its solutions offerings.  CEI is a vertically integrated manufacturer and developer of unmanned aerial targets systems and composite structures used for National Security programs.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor for iMapData, Inc. in its Series A Preferred Stock financing by Frontier Capital.  iMapData provides an on-demand data integration, analysis and geospatial visualization platform to commercial, military and government customers that supports mission-based decision making. iMapData will use the proceeds to provide partial liquidity to founding shareholders and drive the company’s growth opportunities.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive buy-side and debt financing advisor to VFA, Inc. in its acquisition of the Altus Capital Planning (“ACP”) assets of Altus Group Limited (TSX: AIF).  Based in Toronto, ACP develops capital planning software that helps organizations manage capital spending across their facility portfolios. ACP’s customer base—the primary focus of VFA’s acquisition—consists of many of the largest commercial organizations and provincial government ministries in Canada.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisors to Tenedora Nemak, S.A. de C.V. in the completed acquisition of J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc for $215 million.  Nemak is involved in the production of aluminum automotive components, particularly engine parts. It has operations in North and South America, Europe and Asia. In 2011, Nemak reported revenues of $3,602 million. J.L. French Automotive Castings is a supplier of high pressure die cast aluminum components, particularly transmission parts.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to NEPTCO, Incorporated ("NEPTCO"), a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, LLC, in its sale to Chase Corporation, a publicly-traded company.  NEPTCO is a market leading manufacturer of engineered materials used in electronics packaging and broadband communications.

Sagent Advisors and GLC Advisors served as exclusive financial advisors to the Wastequip Mezzanine Lenders in the successful $725 million recapitalization of Wastequip.  The Company successfully recapitalized its balance sheet, eliminating over $550 million of debt and reducing annual interest payments by over 80%. The Company became majority owned by Centerbridge Partners. Wastequip is the leading North American manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment with an international network of 27 manufacturing facilities and the most extensive dealer network in North America.

Sagent Advisors is serving as exclusive financial advisor to IPWireless, Inc. in its announced sale to General Dynamics Corp.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  IPWireless produces wireless-network components, user devices and end-to-end systems that enable first- responders and other mobile users to access lifesaving data and applications at very high speeds, making tools such as real-time fingerprint identification and high-resolution video more available.  Built on commercial networking standards, IPWireless’ products improve first responders’ effectiveness and safety by providing them with greater access to information.  Venture capital specialist Spark Capital was a lead investor in IPWireless.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive placement agent for Identified, Inc. (“Identified”) in its Series B equity raise. Identified is a social corporate recruiting app built on top of Facebook and an off canvas professional data and analytics platform. Identified assigns each user an Identified score, which measures their professional worthiness to companies and is calculated based primarily on professional achievement, academic accolades and quality and depth of Facebook networks. Identified will use the proceeds to (i) accelerate user growth, (ii) design and implement a user engagement experience, (iii) build revenue generating enterprise products and (iv) invest in front-end and backend infrastructure.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Sunflower Farmers Market, on its pending merger with Sprouts Farmers Market, which is majority owned by Apollo Management LP.  The combined company is projected to have 2012 revenue of nearly $2 billion and operate 139 stores under the Sprouts Farmers Market name in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.  In 2011, Sagent served as financial advisor to Sprouts on its merger with Henry’s Farmers Market.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Lennox International Inc. in the divestiture of its subsidiary Lennox Hearth Products, LLC (“Lennox Hearth Products” or the “Company”) to The Comvest Group, a private investment firm.  Lennox International Inc. had previously announced that the Company was a non-core asset.  Lennox Hearth Products is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial building products including fireplaces, stoves, venting products and related accessories.  The Company’s products are sold through a network of over 350 leading building products distributors, home builders, installing distributors and specialty hearth dealers.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Daicel Corporation (TSE: 4202; “Daicel”) in its announced acquisition of Special Devices, Inc. (“SDI”) from Wayzata Investment Partners. SDI engages in the design, manufacture, production, marketing, distribution, and sale of pyrotechnic products used in a variety of applications including for automotive airbag inflators, seat belt pretensioners, and fire suppression systems. Daicel becomes the world’s second largest initiator manufacturer on a production basis and it intends to strengthen its global automotive inflator manufacturing business by sourcing initiators internally.

Sagent acted as exclusive financial advisor on ATS Corporation’s (AMEX: ATSC) sale to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. for approximately $75 million.  The combination will give ATSC access to new markets and extend the range and depth of its solutions offerings.  ATSC is a leading provider of software and systems development, systems integration, infrastructure management and outsourcing, information sharing and consulting to the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, public safety and national security customers, as well as commercial enterprises.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Maersk Inc., a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, in its proposed divestiture of Maersk Equipment Services Company, Inc. d/b/a. Direct ChassisLink, Inc. ("DCLI") to the private investment firm, Littlejohn & Co., LLC.  The transaction allows A.P. Moller-Maersk Group to focus on its core areas within shipping, energy and related activities.  DCLI rents and leases chassis to drayage companies and steamship lines in the United States.  DCLI owns or leases approximately 66,000 chassis through a network of 129 locations strategically located on or near key ports and other intermodal hubs in the United States.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent to MSX International, Inc. ("MSX") on the refinancing of its $205 million 12.5% Senior Secured Notes and $25 million ABL via a customized private capital solution.  To effect the refinancing, MSX raised a combination of debt and equity from institutional capital providers through a transaction that materially strengthens the company's balance sheet by reducing leverage and cash interest expense. The junior capital providers include Prudential Capital Partners, Falcon Investment Advisors, and an investment fund managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.; the revolving credit facility and Term Loan A was provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Flint; and the Term Loan B was provided by KKR Asset Management and Cerberus Business Finance. The new capital structure will support the company’s strategic growth and expansion plans.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Numara Software in its announced sale to BMC Software (NASDAQ: BMC) for $300 million.  Numara provides service and IT asset management software that enables organizations to optimize service delivery to end users.  Numara’s FootPrints, Track-It! and on-demand Numara Cloud products strengthen BMC's existing IT operations management portfolio and increase the company’s reach into mid-market organizations.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to EQT on the EUR 195 million sale of VTI Technologies Oy (“VTI”) to Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (“Murata”).   VTI is a leading supplier of acceleration, inclination and angular motion 3D MEMS sensor solutions for transportation, medical, instrument and consumer electronics applications.  Murata has a strong presence in the consumer applications market, whereas VTI has focused on automotive and medical applications.  By adding VTI’s market leading 3D MEMS products to Murata’s existing sensor product lineup, Murata aims to achieve synergies that will help to strengthen and expand its sensor business.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive advisor to Hertz Entertainment Services (“HES”), a subsidiary of publicly traded Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (“Hertz”), in its acquisition of Cinelease, Inc. (“Cinelease”) from Audax Group.  Cinelease offers lighting and grip equipment, including related expendable products, to feature film, television, commercial and music video production companies throughout the U.S.  The acquisition of Cinelease is expected to add approximately $50 million of new revenues in 2012 and will allow Hertz’s growing Entertainment Services business to leverage existing customer relationships to generate new business with a broader offering of television and motion picture production equipment.

Sagent Advisors acted as sole financial advisor to Digicel Group Limited ("Digicel") in transactions with América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. ("América Móvil").  As a result of an agreement entered into in the first quarter of 2011, Digicel acquired América Móvil's Claro operations in Jamaica from América Móvil and Digicel sold its operations in Honduras to América Móvil .  Digicel, a Jamaica-headquartered private company, provides a full range of wireless communications services in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific regions and, as of September 30, 2011, had 11.1 million subscribers across its 32 markets.  América Móvil, a Mexico-headquartered public company, is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America and, as of September 30, 2011, had 241.5 million wireless subscribers and 56.4 million fixed revenue generating units in the Americas.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Tegrant Corporation ("Tegrant") in its sale to Sonoco Products Co. ("Sonoco"), a publicly-traded company with sales of $4.4 billion, for $550 million.  The acquisition of Tegrant is the largest in Sonoco's history and will create a North American leader in multimaterial protective packaging solutions.  Tegrant is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered packaging products and specializes in retail security packaging solutions, temperature assurance packaging and highly engineered protective packaging products.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to AdoTube, Inc. ("AdoTube") in its sale to Exponential Interactive, Inc. ("Exponential").  The acquisition adds more advanced online video capabilities to Exponential's existing online video product and provides immediate scale given the non-overlapping customers.  AdoTube is an online video advertising company that provides advertisers, digital agencies, ad networks and publishers alike with full-service and self-service platform solutions for executing in-stream video ad campaigns.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Rhomobile, Inc. ("Rhomobile") in its sale to Motorola Solutions, Inc.  Rhomobile is a leading provider of mobile application development and implementation software solutions.  The Company's products allow enterprises to develop, integrate, deploy and manage native applications for all major smartphone operating systems.  Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides business and mission critical communication products and services for enterprise and government customers worldwide.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Weis Markets on the divestiture of its remaining SuperPetz specialty pet retail stores to PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. The transaction allows Weis Markets, a publicly-traded regional grocery chain with annual revenue over $2.6 billion, to focus on its core food retail business. ‪The transaction culminates a Sagent engagement that has had three parts, including sales of various SuperPetz stores to Petco and the Company's Ohio stores to a local acquisition group, both in 2010. 

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Qualitor, Inc., an HCI Equity Partners portfolio company, in the refinancing of its existing debt with the issuance of a new $50 million senior credit facility, consisting of a $25 million borrowing-based revolver and $25 million senior secured term loan.  Qualitor is a leading diversified supplier of aftermarket parts for the automotive and medium to heavy duty truck industries. The Company's products include brake components, wiper blades, engine control devices and heavy-duty truck parts.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to Jonathan Engineered Solutions (“JES”), a Chicago Growth Partners portfolio company, in the refinancing of its existing debt with the issuance of new senior and mezzanine debt.  JES, headquartered in Irvine, California, is a leading engineering and manufacturing company specializing in custom mechanical slides, subassemblies and other linear movement solutions for the Defense, Server Technology and numerous Industrial markets.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to CA Technologies ("CA") in the sale of its Internet Security Business Unit ("ISBU") to Updata Partners.  The divestiture will allow CA to focus on its core information technology management software business.  CA is one of the world's leading independent information technology management software companies and was one of the first entrants into the security software market.  ISBU includes anti-virus, anti-malware, gateway security and host-based intrusion prevention software.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Scripps Networks Interactive in the sale of Shopzilla to Symphony Technology Group, LLC for $165 million.  Shopzilla, a consumer lead generation platform focused in online retail, owns and operates a portfolio of leading online consumer shopping properties in comparison shopping, product discovery and social shopping/group sales.  STG intends to continue and accelerate the growth of Shopzilla through innovation and operational expertise.

Sagent served as the exclusive financial advisor to Maersk on the sale of the Western Region Operations of The Gilbert Company ("Gilbert"), its subsidiary, to NFI Industries, Inc. ("NFI"). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Gilbert is a leading provider of value-added third-party logistics services to the retail sector, specifically serving retailers and apparel, footwear and electronics companies.  NFI, a family-owned company with over $900 million in revenue, is one of the leading transportation, warehousing and logistics companies in North America.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Sprouts Farmers Market on its merger with Henry's Farmers Market.  The combined company will operate under the Sprouts Farmers Market name and will be one of the largest players in the fast-growing "farmers market" specialty food retail sector, with nearly 100 total stores and over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Mitsui Chemicals on its acquisition of Acomon AG from Auctus Capital Partners AG, a Munich, Germany-based private equity firm.  Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Acomon is a leading manufacturer of high performance optical monomers used in the manufacture of eyewear lenses.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to PC Connection, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of ValCom Technology.  The acquisition expands PC Connection's managed services offering and is expected to be immediately accretive to PC Connection's earnings.  A Fortune 1000 company with approximately $2 billion in revenue, PC Connection, through its subsidiaries, is a leading information technology (IT) solutions provider to businesses, governments, educational institutions, and consumers.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Haggen, Inc. on its sale of a majority ownership position to The Comvest Group, a private investment firm.  The Company operates 30 supermarkets in Washington and Oregon under the Haggen Food & Pharmacy and TOP Food & Drug banners and is the largest independent grocer based in Washington.

On January 20, 2011, Constellation Enterprises, Inc., a portfolio company of Protostar Partners, LLC, announced the pricing of its $130 million 144a “For-Life” 10.625% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2016.  Proceeds from the offering will be used to retire the Company’s existing Senior Notes and Second Lien Senior Subordinated Notes.  Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive financial advisor to Constellation in connection with the offering.

A leading provider of powersport vehicle auction services, National Powersport Auctions ("NPA") provides auction services primarily for motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, and snowmobiles, and to a lesser extent, boats and recreational vehicles. BAML Capital Partners was the principal sponsor in the acquisition of NPA.  Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to BAML Capital Partners.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to SPADAC Inc. in its sale to GeoEye, Inc.  SPADAC is the market-leading provider of geospatial predictive analytics for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, Department of Homeland Security and commercial clients.  GeoEye provides earth imagery, processing services and imagery information products to defense and intelligence organizations, civil agencies and commercial customers.  The acquisition will enhance the breadth of GeoEye’s information service offerings and expand its customer base into new markets.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Wavestream Corporation (“Wavestream”) in its sale to Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (“Gilat”).  Wavestream is a leading provider of high power solid state amplifiers and its family of Ka, Ku, X and C-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) provide systems integrators with field-proven, high performance solutions designed for mobile and fixed satellite communication (SATCOM) systems worldwide.  Gilat is a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services.  Gilat expects to leverage Wavestream’s technology and sales reach to further enhance its market position in the defense sector.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Pro’s Ranch Markets in the sale of its non-core California Region stores to Vallarta Supermarkets.  Pro's Ranch Markets is one of the largest purely Latino-focused food retailers in the United States.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Veritas Capital in its acquisition of Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Enterprise Integration Group ("EIG").  Based in Valley Forge, PA, EIG’s 1,800 employees provide system engineering, architecture, and integration services and support to the intelligence community.  Veritas Capital, based in New York, NY, invests in companies that provide products and outsourced services to the government, primarily in the areas of defense and aerospace, security and infrastructure.

OverDrive, Inc., the leading global distributor of eBooks, audiobooks and digital content services to retailers, libraries, and schools, received a major investment in the company from Insight Venture Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on technology companies.  The investment will provide additional resources and capital to help fuel the company’s impressive growth.  OverDrive has pioneered the development of hosted solutions for eBooks and other digital media and operates a comprehensive, secure digital content repository (Content Reserve) and fulfillment platform for eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video for a global network of more than 11,000 retailers, libraries, schools, and other digital channels.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to the ad hoc group of Visteon's noteholders regarding the Company's contemplated $2.7 billion Chapter 11 reorganization as well as the arrangement of the ad hoc group's $1.25 billion equity commitment.  Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Jameson, LLC ("Jameson") in its sale to Torch Hill Investment Partners ("Torch Hill").  Jameson is the market leading designer, manufacturer, assembler and marketer of ruggedized military lighting systems and specialty commercial tools.  Torch Hill provides growth capital to domestic and international companies that play vital roles in supply chain integrity, defense, intelligence and civil and corporate security.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to KEC International Ltd., one of the largest power transmission EPC companies globally, in the acquisition of SAE Towers, the leading manufacturer of lattice power transmission towers in the Americas, from entities affiliated with ACON Investments.  This strategic acquisition creates the largest manufacturer of lattice towers worldwide.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Workscape, Inc. ("Workscape") in its sale to Automatic Data Processing, Inc. ("ADP").  Workscape provides Web-based software and services that address the talent management, benefits administration and employee communication challenges of global organizations.  ADP is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions.  This acquisition expands ADP's presence in the benefits and talent management marketplace for large, complex organizations.

Sagent Advisors served as a financial advisor to Stanley, Inc. (“Stanley”) in its sale to CGI Group Inc. (“CGI”).  Stanley is a premier provider of information technology services and solutions to U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian government agencies.  CGI is one of the largest independent information technology and business process services firms in the world.  This strategic acquisition brings additional scale to CGI’s U.S. operations, which will account for nearly half of CGI’s global revenue on a pro forma basis.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to G5 Search Marketing, Inc. ("G5") in its issuance of $15 million in Series A Preferred Stock to Volition Capital.  G5 provides a suite of local online services, including SEO, SEM and interactive marketing performance measurement, to medium-sized business primarily in the Multifamily Housing, Self Storage and Senior Living sectors.  The founding team of Volition Capital previously led the U.S. operations of Fidelity Ventures until Volition's spinout in January 2010.  This transaction marks Volition's first investment in the high-growth, local online sector.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Loewen (the "Company") in its sale to VKR Holding A/S.  Loewen is a leading manufacturer and distributor of custom-made wood and clad wood windows and doors for the luxury segment of the residential construction market in the U.S. and Canada.  The Company was established in 1905 and has been owned by the Loewen family throughout its 105-year history. 

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Associated Packaging Technologies, Inc. ("APT"), a portfolio company of Castle Harlan, Inc., in its sale to Sonoco Products Co. ("Sonoco").  APT is a leading provider of frozen food packaging products in North America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand. Sonoco is a publicly-traded global packaging company with sales of $3.6 billion. The transaction will expand Sonoco's existing thermoforming capabilities and provide a strong platform for significant product development and growth.

Sagent Advisors served as a financial advisor to Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. ("Salient"), an information technology and engineering solutions company, founded in partnership with Frontenac Company LLC, in its announced acquisition of SGIS, a federal government contracting firm, from Skillstorm. SGIS' high valued services with extendable core capabilities and strong reputation in the market provide Salient with the necessary foundation to achieve its objective of building a premier government services provider.

Sagent served as exclusive financial advisor to Weis Markets on the divestiture of various SuperPetz stores to PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. Weis Markets is a publicly-traded regional grocery chain with annual revenue of approximately $2.5 billion and market capitalization of approximately $1 billion. The transaction allows Weis management to enhance its focus on the Company's core food retail business, which includes 164 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia.

Sagent Advisors acted as exclusive placement agent and financial advisor to Continental Cement Company L.L.C. (“Continental”) in its issuance of Convertible Preferred Units to Summit Materials, LLC, an aggregator of building materials companies funded predominantly by The Blackstone Group. Continental operates a state-of-the-art, integrated dry cement manufacturing plant located along the Mississippi River, north of St. Louis, Missouri.

Sagent Advisors provided certain financial advisory services to Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere”) in the sale of its 30% Limited Partnership interest in Freeport LNG Development (“Freeport LNG”) to Zachry American Infrastructure, LLC and Hastings Funds Management (USA), Inc. for $108 million. Cheniere is a Houston-based energy company primarily engaged in LNG-related businesses. Freeport LNG operates a fully-contracted LNG terminal in Quintana Island, Texas with peak send-out capacity of 1.75 Bcf per day.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Digicel Group Limited (“DGL”), the fastest growing mobile company in the Caribbean, in its acquisition of sister company Digicel Pacific Limited (“DPL”). Concurrently, DGL issued $775 million of 10.5% senior notes due 2018 in a private placement to partially fund the acquisition. DGL operates in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific. DPL operates in six markets in the Pacific region and had 1.63 million subscribers at the end of 2009.

Sagent Advisors served as a financial advisor to Amano USA Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Amano Corporation (“Amano”), in its acquisition of Accu-Time Systems, Inc. (“Accu-Time”). Amano, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a leading provider of human resource management systems. Headquartered in Ellington, Connecticut, Accu-Time is a provider of biometric and non-biometric workforce management tools. The transaction is expected to strengthen Amano's product offerings as well as expand their presence in the U.S.

Sagent Advisors served as lead financial advisor to Pavestone Company, LLC ("Pavestone") in its sale of an "equal" equity interest to The Oklahoma Publishing Company ("OPUBCO"). With annual revenue of over $300 million, Pavestone is a leading manufacturer of concrete pavers, patio stones, and retaining walls, as well as Veneerstone manufactured stone siding. OPUBCO is a 107-year old business controlled by the Gaylord family, with interests in publishing, digital media, hospitality, real estate, food manufacturing and cable television.

Sagent Advisors served as a financial advisor to JTEKT Corporation (“JTEKT”) in its acquisition of the Needle Roller Bearings business (“NRB”) of the Timken Company. JTEKT, an affiliate of Toyota Motor Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of steering systems, driveline components, machine tools and bearings for automobiles, jet engines, windmill power generators and high speed trains. The NRB business acquired from Timken provides highly engineered needle roller bearings for automotive and industrial applications.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Digicel Limited in the placement of $500 million of 8.25% Senior Notes due 2017. The proceeds of the offering will be used to repurchase Digicel Limited’s outstanding $450 million of 9.25% Senior Notes due 2012 in a tender offer or through redemption. Digicel Group has become the largest wireless communications operator in the Caribbean and has more than 10 million customers across its 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific.

Sagent Advisors, along with Daiwa Securities SMBC, acted as exclusive financial advisors to Rohm Co., Ltd, a multi-billion dollar manufacturer of semiconductors and electronic components in Japan, in its acquisition of Kionix, Inc., one of the world’s leading suppliers of MEMS sensors. The acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen Rohm’s product offerings on a global scale and provide Rohm with an extensive portfolio of licensed and internally developed intellectual property.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc. in its $250 million investment in NCI Building Systems, Inc. (“NCI”), a manufacturer of metal products for the nonresidential building industry. The investment is part of a comprehensive solution to address NCI's debt repayment obligations and position the NCI for future growth. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity investment firm with over 30 years of experience working with management teams of U.S. and European businesses.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to AEG Power Solutions B.V., a global leader in power electronics, in its pending sale to Germany1 Acquisition Limited. AEG Power Solutions, which had been a portfolio company of Ripplewood Holdings, provides highly engineered solutions for industrial, renewable and infrastructure applications and is the world leading supplier of power controllers to manufacturers of polysilicon, a major component of the solar energy industry.

Sagent Advisors acted as the financial advisor to the Beacon Medical Group in its sale of a majority ownership stake of Beacon Hospital of Dublin, Ireland to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”). In addition, UPMC will participate in three co-located hospitals to be built in Ireland. Opened in 2006, Beacon Hospital is a full-service hospital and has seen rapid growth in patient admissions and surgical procedures. UPMC is an $8 billion global health enterprise and one of the world’s leading academic medical centers.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to the shareholders of Digicel Group Limited in the offering, by its subsidiary Digicel Limited, of $335 million of Senior Notes due 2014. The proceeds of the offering were used primarily to acquire a 38.1% stake in Digicel Holdings (Central America) Limited, its sister company.

Sagent Advisors served as an advisor to Centerbridge Partners ("Centerbridge") in its acquisition of Greatwide Logistics Services, Inc., a national provider of non-asset-based transportation and third-party logistics services. Centerbridge has approx. $7.2 billion in capital under management across two funds. Its limited partners include many of the world's most prominent financial institutions, university endowments, pension funds, and charitable trusts. Centerbridge and D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. acquired the Company out of bankruptcy.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Russ Berrie and Company Inc. (“Russ Berrie”) in the sale of its Gift business to The Encore Group, Inc. (“Encore”), a privately-held giftware company. Russ Berrie’s remaining businesses engage in the design, development and distribution of branded products through its Infant and Juvenile segments. Russ Berrie retains its gift brand names which will be licensed to Encore. Russ Berrie will also be a minority owner of Encore.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Am-Pac Tire Distributors Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Itochu Corporation, in its sale to American Tire Distributors Inc. (“ATD”). The transaction is expected to significantly strengthen ATD’s market position and allow it to better serve American tire dealers with enhanced product offerings and an unsurpassed distribution network in the wholesale tire industry.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Croscill, Inc., a leading provider of quality home furnishing products with the industry's most recognizable brand name, in the sale of its operating assets to Patriarch Partners, LLC. Croscill, Inc. had been a private, family-owned business which sells bedding products, bath accessories, soft window coverings, window hardware, rugs and decorative table linens.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking (“PYP”) in its sale to LKQ Corporation (“LKQ”), the largest nationwide provider of aftermarket collision replacement products. PYP operates nine auto recycling locations in California which include both retail scrapped auto parts sales as well as wholesale scrap metal sales. LKQ operates approximately 300 facilities and has a market capitalization of $2.7 billion.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Great Plains Energy Inc. in its intended acquisition of Aquila, Inc. Immediately prior to the acquisition, Black Hills Corporation will acquire from Aquila its electric utilities in Colorado and its gas utilities in several states for $940 million. The combination of Great Plains and Aquila will form the leading utility in the greater Kansas City area.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., a public, Tokyo-headquartered, worldwide leader in the chemical industry, in its acquisition of Silvue Technologies Group, Inc., a portfolio company of Compass Diversified Holdings. Silvue Technologies Group is a developer and manufacturer of proprietary, high-performance coating systems used in the premium eyewear, aerospace, automotive and industrial markets.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Wire One Holdings, Inc. (“Wire One”), a portfolio company of The Gores Group LLC, in its proposed sale to BT Conferencing, a subsidiary of BT. Wire One is a leading provider of videoconferencing solutions in the United States. BT is one of the world’s leaders in communications services operating in 170 countries with BT Conferencing being one of the largest providers of audio, video and web collaboration services in Europe, the United States and the Asia-Pacific.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Natural Wellness USA, Inc. (d.b.a. Veria), a natural wellness products and multimedia company based in Dallas, Texas, in its acquisition of Massage Envy Limited, LLC, the largest franchisor in the massage/spa services sector, with 400 open clinics and an additional 350 awarded franchises. Natural Wellness USA is an affiliate of The Essel Group, a multi-billion dollar, Indian-based conglomerate.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to IHI Corporation (“IHI”), a public multi-disciplined engineering group headquartered in Japan with revenues of approx. $13 billion, in the acquisition of Hauzer Techno Coating B.V., which is headquartered in the Netherlands. Hauzer specializes in PVD (physical vapor deposition) systems and is recognized as a market leader in the global coating industry. IHI develops and manufactures a wide range of heavy machinery in the aerospace, shipbuilding, construction and agricultural industries.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Roper Industries, Inc., a leading public diversified industrial company that produces engineered products for global niche markets, in its acquisition of The CBORD Group, the leading supplier of card systems and integrated security solutions to higher education, healthcare and other markets. Roper provides services to customers in over 100 countries and generated LTM revenue of $2.1billion.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor and provided a fairness opinion to The Genlyte Group Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures, controls and related products, in its announced sale to Royal Philips Electronics, a leading global electronics company based in Amsterdam. The all-cash transaction will make Philips Electronics the largest lighting company in North America.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Vertex Standard Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest public wireless communications equipment manufacturers, in its sale of 78% of the company to Motorola, Inc., a global technology leader and provider of two-way radio solutions. The joint venture company is expected to expand and develop a comprehensive suite of products to address the rapidly growing demand for two-way radio communications.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to California Instruments Corporation, a privately-held company based in San Diego, in its sale to Ametek, Inc. California Instruments is the leading provider of programmable alternating current (AC) power sources used to test electric and electronic products. Ametek, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechnical devices with annualized sales of $2 billion.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to SRI Sports Limited in its acquisition of Cleveland Golf Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Quiksilver Inc. SRI Sports Limited is a leading, publicly-listed sporting goods company which manufactures and sells golf and tennis equipment under such brands as Dunlop and Srixon. Cleveland Golf Company is a leading provider of golf clubs and equipment marketed under the Cleveland Golf and Never Compromise brand names.

Sagent Advisors assisted as a financial advisor to Solo Cup Company, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, in its sale of 100% of its Japanese subsidiaries, Yugen Kaisha Solo Cup Asia-Pacific and Solo Cup Japan Co., Ltd., to Yugen Kaisha PC Rose, an affiliate of leading investment fund Phoenix Capital Co. Ltd. Solo Cup Japan manufactures primarily drinking straws and milk bottle caps.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to The Flexitallic Group, Inc., a portfolio company of Cravey, Green and Wahlen, Inc., in its sale to OFI Private Equity, based in Paris, France. The Flexitallic Group, with a distribution network of 750 partners in 46 countries, is based in Houston, Texas, and develops and produces a large range of high quality, high value industrial static sealing products used in refineries and chemical and petrochemical facilities.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to James Finlay Limited in its sale of Vintage Parts, LLC to Sentinel Capital Partners. Vintage Parts is a leading supplier of OEM replace-ment parts for automobiles, recreational vehicles, and construction, agricultural and material handling equipment. James Finlay Limited, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a subsidiary of the Swire Group, a global, diversified business with more than $5 billion in annual sales.

Sagent Advisors acted as co-advisor to Neucel Specialty Cellulose Ltd. ("Neucel") in its $40 million capital raise. Neucel is a British Columbia based producer of dissolving wood pulp ("DWP"). DWP is a highly purified form of cellulose used in manufacturing for its chemical properties. GSC Partners, Inc. provided the growth capital to Neucel, a Wellspring Capital Management portfolio company.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Global Integrated Business Solutions, Inc. ("GIBS") in its acquisition of Tompkins Associates, Inc., a leading supply chain management consulting firm. GIBS is a holding company set up by Grant McCullaugh and financed by GSO Capital Partners to acquire operating companies within the construction services industry in the consulting, design/build and operations and maintenance areas.

Sagent Advisors initiated and served as financial advisor to Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC in Vulcan Capital’s purchase of a significant minority interest in Silvercrest. Silvercrest Asset Management is one of the leading wealth management boutiques in the United States, with approximately $8 billion under management. Vulcan Capital conducts the investment activities for Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft Corp.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to “Spice” LLC, a specialty finance investment vehicle, in its completion of a $400 million senior secured debt facility with Deutsche Bank. “Spice” LLC has approximately $1 billion of assets under management and provides financing to small-to-medium niche businesses in need of growth capital, primarily in the United States and Canada.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor and issued a fairness opinion to TB Wood’s Corporation in its sale to Altra Industrial Motion, a subsidiary of Altra Holdings, Inc. TB Wood’s is an established designer, manufacturer and marketer of electronic and mechanical industrial power transmission products, which are sold to North American and international manufacturers and users of industrial equipment.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Resun Corporation, a portfolio company of Calera Capital, formerly Fremont Partners, in Resun's acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian operations of GE Modular Space, one of North America's largest suppliers of mobile and modular buildings. Resun provides engineered space solutions for moveable and permanent modular buildings to government, commercial, education and healthcare markets in the U.S.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Calera Capital, formerly Fremont Partners, in its acquisition of Direct General Corporation by an affiliate of Calera and TPG Capital. Direct General is a leading provider of non-standard personal automobile insurance, term life insurance, premium finance and other consumer finance products. In addition, Sagent Advisors introduced the new CEO and other key management team members to Calera.

Sagent Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Ni America LLC in its closing of an initial equity investment from Metalmark Capital LLC to facilitate Ni America’s planned acquisition and development of water & wastewater utilities in the United States. Ni America is based in Houston, Texas and led by Pete Moerbeek and Edward Wallace. Metalmark Capital has allocated $100 million of equity to fund Ni America’s growth plan.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Gravograph New-Hermes Holding LLC/ Technifor Holding LLC, a portfolio company of Castle Harlan, Inc., in its sale to LBO France. The Gravograph-Technifor group is the global leader in the engraving and permanent marking industry.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Digicel Group Limited in its purchase of all the outstanding shares of Digicel Ltd. and in the offering of $1.4 billion of senior notes. Digicel Group is the fastest growing provider of wireless communications services in the Caribbean with operations in 22 countries. The offering represents the largest high yield transaction by a Latin American/Caribbean issuer.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Rockwell Automation, Inc. in the sale of its Rockwell Automation Power Systems business unit to Baldor Electric Company. Rockwell Automation Power Systems, which encompasses its Dodge and Reliance Electric business units, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of power transmission products and industrial motors with an annual revenue of approximately $1.0 billion.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Intragrated Resources Holdings, Inc., the parent company of A.T. Clayton & Co. and J.S. Eliezer Associates, Inc. in its sale to Marubeni Corporation, a worldwide consumer and industrial goods company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. A.T. Clayton is a distributor of lightweight coated paper while J.S. Eliezer Associates is the preeminent production consultant in the magazine, direct mail and catalog industry.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company, in its announced acquisition of Avalon Natural Products, Inc. from North Castle Partners, LLC. Sagent Advisors assisted in evaluating and negotiating the transaction for The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Angelo, Gordon & Co., through its AG Special Situation Corp., in the acquisition of National Paintball Supply, Inc. and Pursuit Marketing, Inc., two of the largest companies in the $1 billion paintball industry. Sagent Advisors assisted in evaluating, structuring and negotiating the acquisition of both companies.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Associated Asphalt, Inc., a supplier of liquid asphalt to the paving industry, in its sale to ArcLight Capital Partners, Inc., an energy investment firm. [Read Case Study]

Sagent Advisors initiated Ingersoll Rand’s acquisition of Geith International, a leading provider of attachment products for construction equipment. Geith was acquired from management shareholders and two venture capital funds managed by the Bank of Scotland (Ireland) Ltd. Geith will operate as part of the attachments business unit within the Ingersoll Rand Construction Technologies Sector.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to Digicel Ltd., the fastest growing provider of wireless communications services in the Caribbean, in its acquisition of El Salvador mobile operator, Digicel Holdings Limited. The acquisition enables Digicel to expand into the Central American mobile market and includes the acquisition of a mobile telecommunications license in Guatemala.

Sagent Advisors served as the financial advisor to “Spice” LLC, a specialty finance investment vehicle, in its completion of a $175 million senior secured debt facility with Morgan Stanley Asset Funding, Inc. “Spice” LLC has approximately $800 million of assets under management, providing financing to small-to-medium niche businesses in need of growth capital, primarily in the United States and Canada.

Sagent Advisors served as the primary financial advisor to the New York Public Asset Fund in connection with the 144a sale of $500 million of WellPoint, Inc. common stock relating to the shares acquired in the sale of WellChoice, Inc.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to The Genlyte Group Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures, controls and related products, in its acquisition of Strand Theatrical Lighting Business, a segment of Strand Lighting Group Limited, from Permira Advisors LLP.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor and provided a fairness opinion to The Genlyte Group Incorporated in its acquisition of JJI Lighting Group, one of the largest privately held lighting fixture companies in the United States.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Puget Energy, Inc. in the sale of its InfrastruX Group, Inc. subsidiary to Tenaska Power Fund, L.P. InfrastruX Group, Inc. is a leading provider of infrastructure construction services to the gas, electric and telecommunications industries in North America.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor and issued a fairness opinion to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Genworth Financial in connection with General Electric’s sell down of its remaining stakehold in Genworth and Genworth’s concurrent repurchase of 15 million shares of common stock (approximately $500 million).

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to J.C. Ehrlich Co. Inc., the largest independently-owned pest control company in the United States, in its sale to Rentokil Initial plc, one of the largest business services companies in the world, operating in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Angelo, Gordon & Co., a $9 billion alternative asset management firm, in partnership with Marc Tascher, a leading entrepreneur and health club industry veteran, in connection with its acquisition of Crunch Fitness from Bally Total Fitness. In addition, Angelo, Gordon & Co. acquired Sports & Fitness Ventures, LLC as part of the transaction.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Merrill Corporation, a leading global provider of technology-enabled services for the financial, legal, real estate and other corporate markets, in connection with its pending acquisition of WordWave, Inc., a global provider of premium litigation support, digital recording, court reporting, transcription and captioning services.

Sagent Advisors served as the primary financial advisor to the New York Public Asset Fund and advised on the $6.8 billion merger between WellPoint, Inc. and WellChoice, Inc. The Fund, owner of 62% of WellChoice, was created by New York law to serve the state in the conversion, divestiture and sale process of its stock from converted not-for-profit healthcare organizations.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Littlejohn & Co. LLC, a private equity firm that makes control equity investments in mid-sized companies, in connection with its acquisition of Kenan Advantage Group, the nation’s largest and most geographically diverse transporter of fuels and other petroleum-based products. Kenan Advantage Group’s annual revenues exceed $450 million.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Hugo Neu Corporation in both its separation from joint venture partner, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., and its subsequent merger agreement with Australia’s Sims Group. The merger values Hugo Neu, one of the largest metal recycling companies in the U.S., at approximately $600 million (AUS $750 million).

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to EOTech, Inc. in connection with its sale to L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. for approximately $49 million in cash plus future payments. EOTech is a developer of weapons sights that use laser and holographic technology to enhance the optical capabilities of target acquisition systems. Its products are used by military and law enforcement services in the U.S. and overseas.

Sagent Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Jefferies Capital Partners in connection with a management-led acquisition of Cecilware Holdings, Inc., one of the leading providers of beverage dispensary solutions and a branded distributor of cooking equipment to the food service sector. Sagent Advisors initiated the transaction and assisted in closing the secondary buyout within 60 days.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Vesta in connection with its sale of American Founders Life to Sagicor USA, Inc.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Carlton-Bates Company in its sale for $250 million to WESCO International, Inc. Carlton-Bates distributes electronic components and equipment in the United States.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor to Vesta in connection with the sale of a 35% interest in Affirmative Insurance Holdings to JC Flowers & Co. LLC and Delaware Street Capital LLP.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Kerr Group, Inc., a manufacturer of plastic packaging products owned by Fremont Partners, in connection with its sale to Berry Plastics Corporation, a leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic open-top containers, aerosol overcaps, closures, drink caps and housewares.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Yellow Roadway Corporation, one of the largest transportation providers in the world, in connection with its $1.4 billion acquisition of USF Corporation, the supply chain management services company offering less-than-truckload, truckload and logistics services.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Global Fitness Holdings, LLC in its sale of a minority stake in the company to Laurel Crown Capital. Global Fitness is the largest franchisee of Gold’s Gym International, Inc. and retains a master territory development franchise agreement in Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor and issued a fairness opinion to the Committee of the Independent Directors of Nuveen in connection with St. Paul Travelers’ sale of its $2.6 billion equity stake in Nuveen and Nuveen’s concurrent repurchase of $600 million of common stock.

Sagent Advisors served as financial advisor and issued a fairness opinion to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Genworth Financial in connection with General Electric’s sell down of its stakehold in Genworth and Genworth’s concurrent repurchase of $500 million of stock.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Old London Foods in its sale for approximately $70 million to Nonni’s Food Company. Old London, a portfolio company of Dubilier & Company, is a leading producer of specialty toast crackers and bread crumbs. Nonni’s Food Company is a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to the Independent Committee of the Board of Assurant, Inc. in connection with certain matters related to the disposition of Assurant stock by Fortis. On January 24, 2005, Fortis NV completed a transaction involving its remaining 35% stake in Assurant, Inc., valued at approximately $1.6 billion.

Sagent Advisors advised Friedman, Fleisher & Lowe (“FFL”), a private equity firm with over $1 billion under management, in connection with its investment in Wilton Re, a new life reinsurance venture. FFL subscribed to over 10% of the initial capital. MMC Capital and Vestar also made equity investments.

Sagent Advisors acted as joint placement agent to Transport Industries Holdings, Inc. in its capital raise of $71 million, comprised of redeemable preferred stock and common stock. Transport Industries is a leading provider of transportation and logistics services to customers throughout the United States.

Sagent Advisors acted as financial advisor to Arnold Transportation Services, Inc. in its sale for an undisclosed amount to a new company, 51% owned by management and 49% owned by publicly-held U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc.