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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018 Company Name Description Deal Synopsis 24 Hour Vending Provider of vending, micro-market and office coffee services in the United States. The company engages in offering and installing of coffee vending machines, enabling small and medium-sized businesses, blue-chip corporations, colleges, universities, business and industrial sites, hospitals and medical centers to get over traditional vending and replace it with on-site corporate cafés as per their requirements. The company was acquired by Continental Services, via its financial sponsors New Heritage Capital and Rock Island Capital, through an LBO on April 12, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enables Continental Services to expand its geographical footprint in the Michigan area. American Nuts Processor and supplier of nuts and dried fruits. The company processes, roasts and supplies nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to the bulk retail, portion control retail, and the industrial and foodservice ingredient markets. The company was acquired by Gauge Capital and Capital Southwest through an LBO on April 17, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The company was recapitalized with the funding. AmPorts Provider of global automotive processing services intended to leverage port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles and bulk commodities. The company's automotive services and port terminal operator platform offers processing services to its import and export customers, real time vehicle tracking, state-of - the-art technology, custom software, and back up technology, enabling customers get access to seamless logistical and portside services in vehicle processing, including rail loading and unloading, inspection, storage, accessory installations and customizations, repairs and regulatory homologation services. The company was acquired by InstarAGF Asset Management through an SBO for an undisclosed amount on April 03, 2018. Atlanta West Carpets Designer and installer of home furnishings. The company specializes in designing and installing flooring products, cabinets, and countertops for single family and multi-family builders and homeowners throughout Georgia and adjacent states. The company was acquired by Artisan Design Group, via its financial sponsor Dunes Point Capital, through an LBO on April 4, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

24 Hour Vending Provider of vending, micro-market and office coffee

services in the United States. The company engages in

offering and installing of coffee vending machines,

enabling small and medium-sized businesses, blue-chip

corporations, colleges, universities, business and

industrial sites, hospitals and medical centers to get

over traditional vending and replace it with on-site

corporate cafés as per their requirements.

The company was acquired by Continental Services, via its

financial sponsors New Heritage Capital and Rock Island

Capital, through an LBO on April 12, 2018 for an undisclosed

sum. The acquisition enables Continental Services to expand

its geographical footprint in the Michigan area.

American Nuts Processor and supplier of nuts and dried fruits. The

company processes, roasts and supplies nuts, seeds,

and dried fruit to the bulk retail, portion control retail,

and the industrial and foodservice ingredient markets.

The company was acquired by Gauge Capital and Capital

Southwest through an LBO on April 17, 2018 for an

undisclosed sum. The company was recapitalized with the

funding.

AmPorts Provider of global automotive processing services

intended to leverage port and terminal infrastructure,

creating capacity, value and supply chain solutions for

finished vehicles and bulk commodities. The company's

automotive services and port terminal operator

platform offers processing services to its import and

export customers, real time vehicle tracking, state-of -

the-art technology, custom software, and back up

technology, enabling customers get access to seamless

logistical and portside services in vehicle processing,

including rail loading and unloading, inspection, storage,

accessory installations and customizations, repairs and

regulatory homologation services.

The company was acquired by InstarAGF Asset Management

through an SBO for an undisclosed amount on April 03, 2018.

Atlanta West Carpets Designer and installer of home furnishings. The

company specializes in designing and installing flooring

products, cabinets, and countertops for single family

and multi-family builders and homeowners throughout

Georgia and adjacent states.

The company was acquired by Artisan Design Group, via its

financial sponsor Dunes Point Capital, through an LBO on April

4, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

CHA Consulting Provider of design, engineering and consulting services

to customers across a variety of end markets including

utility infrastructure, energy, industrial, transportation,

environmental, facilities, water, sports and aviation. The

company offers planning and design services in the

areas of industrial, power supply and distribution,

communications infrastructure, structural, electrical,

mechanical, environmental, geo-technical, civil,

aviation, rail, traffic/transportation engineering,

landscape architecture, land use planning, surveying,

wetland delineation and construction engineering,

enabling enterprises to complete projects on time and

within budget.

The company was acquired by First Reserve through an SBO

for an undisclosed amount on April 10, 2018.

Coin Acceptors (Currency and

Cashless Product lines)

Developer of currency and cashless vending solutions

designed to provide multiple payment options to

merchants and consumers. The company's vending

solutions allows payment acceptance in cash, credit,

debit, coupons, mobile wallets, and campus cards along

with offering advanced self-diagnostics, six self-

replenishing tubes, easier coin loading, and field

programmable tokens, providing merchants and

consumers multiple ways to pay/accept money at an

affordable cost.

The company, a subsidiary of Coin Acceptors, was acquired by

SuzoHapp Group, via its financial sponsors Pfingsten Partners,

ACON Investments, and JZ Capital Partners, through an LBO

on April 10, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition

enhances commercial, engineering and operational

capabilities and significantly expands the acquirer's product

portfolio.

Collier Park A 159 unit senior living community in Beaumont, Texas.

The senior living facility provides all the conveniences

and amenities of retirement living while helping

residents stay connected to the surrounding

communities.

The senior living facility was acquired by Grace Management,

via its financial sponsor Chicago Pacific Founders, through an

LBO on April 5, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

Columbia Partners (certain

assets)

A portfolio of certain institutional clients assets under

management. The portfolio comprises of accounts of a

specific number of clients, the estimated value of which

is approximately $1.06 billion.

Columbia Partners Private Capital divested a portfolio of

certain assets to Chartwell Investments on April 6, 2018 for an

undisclosed sum.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Conquest Firespray Manufacturer of fire-rated architectural and engineered

duct systems. The company fabricates, produces and

markets rectangular and spiral duct systems for wide

range of buildings from automotive plants to mega

malls to laboratories, hospitals and university projects

and provides pre-construction conceptual and guidance

planning services, enabling contractors, engineers and

architects to procure fully integrated product offering

from estimating through detailing, to manufacturing

and delivery.

The company received an undisclosed sum of development

capital from Pacific Growth Investors on April 11, 2018. The

funding enables the company to fuel its growth and year-over-

year gains in sales.

Consilio Provider of e-discovery software and services. The

company's software and services are provided to law

firms and corporations, enabling them to get access to

innovative software and cost-effective, end-to-end

litigation support regarding data collection, computer

forensics, expert testimony, multi-lingual and on-site

data processing, hosting and document review.

The company was by GI Partners through an SBO on April 17,

2018 for an undisclosed sum. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey,

Jefferies Group, The Goldman Sachs Group and Kohlberg

Kravis Roberts provided $50 million revolving credit line, $415

million of senior secured first lien term loan and $150 million

senior secured second lien term loan to support the

acquisition.

Dealer Spike Operator of a software-as-service digital advertising and

marketing company focused on helping motorsports

dealers in North America drive more traffic to the

showroom, phone and internet for less cost. The

company's innovative, powerful, distinctive web tools

help dealers in multiple vertical markets including

powersports, RV, trailer, marine, truck, agricultural

equipment, heavy equipment and auto dealership sales

increase online leads and sales through digital

advertising and training.

The company was acquired by True Wind Capital through an

SBO for an undisclosed amount on April 13, 2018.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Dealers Transmission Exchange Provider of powertrain and transmission repair and

maintenance services to the energy and mining

industries. The company incorporates advanced

proprietary technologies that ensure optimal

performance and extended life cycle, enabling mining,

oil, gas, metals and wind generation industries to

maximize equipment performance, minimize

unexpected downtime and reduce maintenance cost.

The company received an undisclosed amount of

development capital from Platte River Equity on April 25,

2018. The investment will be used for the growth of the

company's repair capabilities and service offering.

Embassy Management Provider of high quality management services for group

of companies. The company offers exceptional support

and leadership for all quality businesses, such as

accounting, payroll, information technology, human

resources, quality assurance, training and strategic

leadership.

The company received an undisclosed amount of

development capital from Bregal Partners on April 19, 2018.

The company is recapitalized as a result of the transaction.

Twin Brook Capital Partners provided $50.0 million of loan

financing.

Environmental Data Resources Developer of a comprehensive database intended to

maintain environmental records and land use

information from thousands of federal, state, tribal,

local and private sources. The company's database is

used for property due-diligence and risk management

services, enabling the clients including environmental

consultants and engineers, appraisers, and lenders to

manage real estate due diligence processes efficiently

and effectively.

The company was acquired by Battery Ventures and Silver

Lake Management through a $205 million LBO on April 05,

2018. The investment will enable the company to accelerate

growth, including in the state-of-the-art Collateral360 SaaS

platform and extend its reputation as a leader in real estate

data and software with a developing range of products and

services.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Envision Discovery Provider of managed electronic discovery services for

law firms, corporate counsel and government agencies.

The company provides designs and deploys systems

that find all relevant and responsive data in vast

volumes of electronically stored information while

maintaining its accuracy, timeliness and defensibility

using its experience, expertise and the latest

technology, enabling legal teams to control costs,

mitigate risks and execute their discovery requirements

in a transparent and defensible manner.

The company was acquired by HaystackID , via its financial

sponsors Knox Capital, ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity and

Maranon Capital through an LBO on April 24, 2018, for an

undisclosed sum. The acquisition enables HaystackID to

streamline the delivery of critical services that help law firms

and corporations achieve quality outcomes in investigations

and litigation at a fair and predictable price.

Fenix Parts Provider of automobile equipment recycling services.

The company's automobile equipment recycling

services include repair, replacement and resale of used

and spare parts, enabling its clients to get a wide range

of automotive parts.

The company (OTC: FENX) was acquired by Stellex Capital

Management, Bill Stevens, Paul Delaney, Stoney Rutledge,

Dixon Thayer, Ron Sturgeon and Brian Nerney through a

public-to-private LBO on April 18, 2018 for an undisclosed

sum. As part of the transaction, Late Model will become a part

of Fenix.

Fire Guard Provider and distributor of fire protection products and

services intended to defend building and offices against

any potential devastation. The company's team of

certified professionals provide consulting, sprinkler

designing, fabrication, maintenance, inspections, and

installation of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems,

enabling both residential and commercial customers to

attain quality services at fair prices.

The company was acquired by Gutridge Plumbing, via its

financial sponsor Kassel Equity Group, through an LBO on April

20, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition will increase

the acquirer's bandwidth within residential and commercial

fire protection markets.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Fralock Designer and manufacturer of specialty components

and sub-assemblies. The company utilizes advanced

manufacturing tools and proprietary materials and

provides design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing

capabilities which include adhesiveless lamination, laser

cutting, CNC, rotary die cutting, slitting, lamination and

automated placement services to client companies in

the semiconductor equipment, life science, aerospace,

and satellite industries.

The company was acquired by Arsenal Capital Partners

through an LBO on April 17, 2018 for an undisclosed amount.

GenServe Provider of repair and maintenance services for

industrial generators. The company offers scheduled

and emergency services including installation and load

bank testing for power supply system to commercial

customers, enabling them to protect themselves against

high-cost of power failure.

The company was acquired by GenNx360 Capital Partners

through an LBO on April 16, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

Geokinetics (US multi-client

data library)

A portfolio of multi-client data library. The data library is

based in the United States.

The US multi-client data library of Geokinetics, was acquired

by FairfieldNodal, via its financial sponsor Fairfield-Maxwell,

through an LBO on April 17, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The

acquisition of the Geokinetics U.S. multi-client data library will

triples FairfieldNoda's North American multi-client library

coverage from 3,532 square miles in the Permian Basin to

10,460 square miles in key U.S. basins, including Appalachian

and Powder River basins. FairfieldNodal's extensive US land

library, will enhance its value proposition and provide the

ability to capitalize on the strong synergies with their current

Data Licensing business segment.

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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Gladson Holdings Provider of consumer product content management

services. The company combines a large database of

consumer product images and information with high

impact category management and store optimization

services, enabling consumer packaged goods

manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributor and

electronic commerce and related business services to

maximize sales and operational efficiency.

The company received $131 million of development capital

from The Wicks Group of Companies on April 19, 2018. As a

part of this transaction the company received $131 million in

the form of debt from Twin Brook Capital Partners and other

undisclosed lenders. The company was recapitalized as part of

the transaction.

HaystackID Provider of end-to-end eDiscovery and forensics

services intended to offer low-cost predictability

options that allow accurate budgeting and forecasting

of client's discovery expenses without the additional

cost of software, hardware or implementation fees. The

company provides forensic services including forensic

analysis, data processing and preservation services

which are technology-driven and coupled with

extensive legal expertise, enabling corporations and law

firms to lower the overall spend of litigation services

and minimize risk while improving operational

efficiency, data governance and financial control thus

lowering the additional cost of software, hardware or

implementation fees.

The company received an undisclosed amount of

development capital from Knox Capital, Maranon Capital,

ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity and the management on

April 24, 2018. The funding creates Haystack Holdings that will

be used for the acquisition of Inspired Review and Envision

Discovery.

Medbridge (Education) Provider of a education platform focused on patient

outcomes. The company provides a platform which

offers evidence-based clinical and professional

education and home rehabilitation programming for

medical and other health professionals.

The company received an undisclosed amount of

development capital from LLR Partners on April 3, 2018. The

company intends to use the funds to grow in existing markets

as well as expand into new healthcare verticals.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Meridian Waste (Solid Waste

Business)

Provider of waste management services. The company

offers integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection,

disposal, and recycling services.

The solid waste business of Meridian Waste Solutions (NAS:

MRDN) was acquired by Warren Equity Partners through a $3

million LBO on April 23, 2018. The transaction included

approximately $87 million in debt assumption.

Metro Vending Services Distributor and provider of vending machine sales &

services intended to provide healthy and locally

branded items to its customers. The company provides

healthy, nutritional, fresh and branded products in a

state of the art equipment along with required reports

and commissions in a timely fashion coupled with 24/7

services, enabling businesses and offices to get the

quality vending machine services at an affordable cost.

The company was acquired by Continental Services, via its

financial sponsors New Heritage Capital and Rock Island

Capital, through an LBO on April 12, 2018 for an undisclosed

sum. Through this acquisition, the acquirer aims to acquire the

company's innovation & technology and geographically

expand its services.

Microgrid & District Energy

System

An electric power generation facility operator based in

Boston. The asset produces 99 megawatt of electricity,

1,100,000 lbs/hr of steam and 42,000 tons of chilled

water which are integral to the day to day operation of

hospitals in the area.

Microgrid & District Energy System was acquired by Axium

Infrastructure and ENGIE North America through an LBO on

April 3, 2018.

Morgridge Institute for

Research (Manufacturing

Facility)

A drug manufacturing facility in Madison. The asset is a

37,000 square foot multi-product facility which is used

for the manufacturing of final drug products. It includes

a high speed, automated aseptic fill line and a 144-

square foot lyophilizer with existing space for additional

equipment and the ability to expand to over 100,000

square feet of production space over time.

The facility was acquired by Lyophilization Services of New

England, via its financial sponsor Permira through an LBO on

April 24, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The facility will

complement Lyophilization Services' existing full-service

parenteral manufacturing capabilities, which include vial

filling, lyophilization, process development, QC analytical,

secondary packaging, stability studies and regulatory support

for clinical and commercial products at its three other FDA-

inspected manufacturing sites. It will also increase its

capabilities to include the terminal sterilization of final

product and additional quality control services.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Motion Recruitment Partners Provider of recruitment services. The company offers

permanent and contractor placement of IT

professionals under the brand names Jobspring Partners

and Workbridge Associates, as well as Recruitment

Process Outsourcing services under the brand name

Seven Step RPO. It operates out of 20 offices in 9 cities

in the United States.

The company was acquired by Littlejohn & Company and its

management through an SBO for an undisclosed amount on

April 30, 2018.

Nasdaq (Public Relations

Solutions & Digital Media

Services)

Provider of public relations and digital media services.

The company offers a global press release distribution

platform and media contacts database with analytics,

web hosting services purpose-built for investor relations

and external communications functions, multimedia

services that publish webcasts, webinars, video

presentations and other content, media monitoring and

analyst-curated daily news reporting services and

services to identify and connect with relevant

journalists and social media profiles.

The public relations and digital media businesses of NASDAQ

(NAS: NDAQ), was acquired by West, via its financial sponsor

Apollo Global Management, through a $335 million LBO on

April 16, 2018. Transaction financing was provided by Credit

Suisse, RBC Capital Markets, Barclays, Bank of America Merrill

Lynch, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. Nasdaq

expects to use the proceeds from the sale for share

repurchases.

Noble Energy (Gulf of Mexico

assets)

A portfolio of oil and gas assets in the Gulf of Mexico. Fieldwood Energy acquired the Gulf of Mexico asset portfolio

of Noble Energy (NYS: NBL), via its financial sponsors ACE &

Company, Riverstone Holdings and Canada Pension Plan

Investment Board, through $580 million LBO on April 12,

2018. The consideration will consist of $48 million in cash, the

assumption of $230 million in liabilities and up to $100 million

in profit-related payments.

Oklahoma Western Telephone

(Telecommunications Tower)

A telecommunication tower in Clayton, Oklahoma. The telecommunication tower of Oklahoma Western

Telephone was acquired by Vertical Bridge, via its financial

sponsors Brookside Equity Partners, Goldman Sachs Merchant

Banking Division, Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, The

Edgewater Funds and The Jordan Company, through an LBO

on April 3, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Origin Americas Provider of recycling services of motor oil and

lubricants. The company's services include collecting

and refining used petroleum products and distributing

them, leasing liquid and dry bulk storage, providing

corporate clients oil for reuse by reducing the amount

of waste oil that is discarded rather than salvaged.

The company received $100 million of development capital

from Orion Energy Partners on April 4, 2018. The company

also received equity funding from a group of experienced

energy investment and commodities trading veterans.

Origin Americas (Baltimore

Assets)

Portfolio of terminal, processing, and storage assets

located in Baltimore, Maryland.

The terminal, processing, and storage assets in Baltimore

were acquired by Origin Americas, via its financial sponsor

Orion Energy Partners, through an LBO on April 4, 2018 for an

undisclosed sum.

Parker Hannifin (Global Facet

Filtration Business)

Operator of a global facet filtration business. The

business includes the United States qualified aviation

ground fuel filtration business, filtration products and

technologies for other aviation fuel, marine,

environmental and general applications.

The Global Facet Filtration Business of Parker Hannifin (NYSE:

PH) was acquired by Filtration Group, via its financial sponsors

Madison Industries and PNC Erieview Capital, through an LBO

on April 30, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The divestiture

includes the global Facet filtration business locations in

Stilwell and Tulsa, Oklahoma; Paris, France; La Coruña, Spain;

Torino, Italy; Pontypridd, UK; and Almere, the Netherlands; as

well as an aviation fuel filtration testing lab in Greensboro,

North Carolina.

Parkrose Estates A retirement community in the Liverpool, New York.

The property is a 100-unit independent living

community in the Syracuse suburb of Liverpool which

includes accommodations, dining rooms, lounges,

library, pantry, theater and laundry rooms providing

quality independent living amenities and programming

and will continue its full spectrum of services to its

residents.

The asset was acquired by Grace Management, via its financial

sponsor Chicago Pacific Founders, through an LBO on April 17,

2018, for an undisclosed sum.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Pepperjam (Multi-Channel

Agency Business Unit)

Provider of multi-channel marketing services. The unit

designs and develops marketing and branding content

for multiple channels, using advanced technology tools,

enabling clients to reach customers, improve

performance and scale programs.

The Multi-Channel Agency Business Unit of Pepperjam was

acquired by Gen3 Marketing, via its financial sponsor LaSalle

Capital through an LBO on April 24, 2018, for an undisclosed

sum. The acquisition strengthens Gen3's presence in the

digital marketing areas of search engine optimization (SEO),

pay-per-click (PPC), social media and display advertising, while

it enables Pepperjam to focus exclusively on its core affiliate

marketing technology platform and services business.

Ply Gem Industries Manufacturer of a comprehensive product line of

windows and patio doors. The company offers vinyl and

aluminum siding and accessories, designer accents,

cellular PVC trim and mouldings, vinyl fencing and

railing, stone veneer, roofing and gutterware products,

enabling the customers to use in new construction as

well as for home repair and remodeling purposes.

The company was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

through a $2.4 billion public-to-private LBO on April 12, 2018.

Professional Pipe Provider of contractual piping services. The company

designs and installs process piping to manufacturing

facilities, including large poultry processors.

The company was acquired by KJM Capital through an LBO on

April 12, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. The company was

recapitalized with the funding.

Prolube Distributor of lubricants in the Northern Philadelphia

market. The company distributes an extensive product

offering of lubricant, enabling automotive enterprises to

access high-quality services.

The company was acquired by PetroChoice Holdings, via its

financial sponsor Golden Gate Capital, through an LBO on

April 6, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Quest Solutions Provider of software tools and related services to

insurance and fleet companies. The company provides

Emergency Roadside Services (ERS), glass management

and claims reporting through its nationwide network of

over 40,000 tow providers and glass repair network. ts

proprietary software platform efficiently processes

claims with transparency and up to the minute visibility.

The company was acquired by WILsquare Capital through an

LBO on April 3, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

Reputation.com Provider of an online reputation management platform

designed to offer online reputation and digital privacy

services to individuals and businesses. The company's

platform helps users to capture and enlist the voice of

the customer, to drive better business performance and

deliver exceptional customer service, enabling location-

based organizations to earn better star ratings and

reviews across the social web.

The company was acquired by The Stagwell Group through an

LBO on April 5, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

ReSource Pro Provider of business process management and

outsourcing services. The company helps insurance

organizations to serve clients, develop new products

and align business operations by providing them

insurance analytics overview and exclusive insight

datasheet.

The company was acquired by DFW Capital Partners through

an LBO on April 17, 2018 for an undisclosed sum. PineBridge

Investments and Madison Capital provided an undisclosed

amount of debt financing to support the deal.

Seakeeper Developer of marine stabilization gyroscopic

equipment. The company's motion control, vacuum

technology enabled gyrostabilizer spins at a speed of up

to 9,700 rpm, producing a powerful gyroscopic torque

to counteract boat roll, enabling customers to eliminate

boat roll and thereby reduce the onset of sea sickness.

The company was acquired by Madison Industries through an

LBO on April 5 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

SPM Marketing &

Communications

Provider of consulting and marketing communication

services intended for healthcare industries. The

company's marketing and advertising services include

branding, creative services, content marketing, digital,

media planning and consumer insights, enabling

hospitals, healthcare systems and healthcare industries

to create healthcare marketing communications that

stand out in the marketplace.

The company was acquired by Corridor Capital and its

management through an LBO on April 2, 2018. TCF Capital

Funding provided senior credit facility to support the

transaction.

SubSea Global Solutions Provider of underwater vessel maintenance, inspection

and repair services to vessel owners and operators

within diversified marine transportation and

construction sectors. The company's services include

hull and propeller fleet management, underwater wet

welding, seal replacement, tunnel thruster repair,

azimuth thruster repair, environmental hull cleaning

and routine hull maintenance services to drive fuel

efficiencies and highly technical repair solutions

allowing vessel operators to reduce dry-docking costs,

while keeping the vessel in service.

The company was acquired by GenNx360 Capital Partners

through an LBO for an undisclosed amount on April 03, 2018.

Sun Country Airlines Provider of airlines services. The company operates

scheduled, domestic cargo and charter flights to

destinations in the United States, Mexico, Caribbean,

Africa, Middle East, Canada, Europe and Russia by

specializes in flying from cold weather locales to warm

weather destinations and currently flies approximately

2.5 million passengers per year by enjoying significant

brand presence in the Minnesota region and greatly

values its connection to the local community.

The company was acquired by Apollo Global Management

through an LBO on April 15, 2018 for an undisclosed sum.

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Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Tax Guard Provider of tax compliance monitoring software and

services. The company uses its proprietary process to

provide due diligence and tax monitoring services to

factors and other asset-based lenders, enabling them to

expose credit risk in real-time before it becomes public

information.

The company was acquired by Falfurrias Capital Partners and

its management through an LBO on April 17, 2018 for an

undisclosed sum.

The Willows of Easley A 100-unit senior living community in Easley, South

Carolina. The Willows of Easley is an independent and

assisted living community that provides quality care,

vibrant environment and fulfillment to its residents.

The Willows of Easley was acquired by Grace Management,

via its financial sponsor Chicago Pacific Founders, through a

$14.5 million LBO on April 2, 2018 for an undisclosed amount.

The investment will serve to enhance the quality of life for all

stakeholders - including residents, families, associates and

prospective residents across the region.

TMP Worldwide Advertising &

Communications

Provider of talent acquisition technologies. The

company offers talent acquisition technologies,

committed to finding new ways to leverage software,

strategy and creative to build talent and enhance

clients' employer brands - across every connection

point. It serves healthcare, government and military,

finance and professional services, transportation and

logistics, technology, aerospace and defense,

biotechnology and pharmaceutical, retail and services,

hospitality and entertainment and utilities, gas, electric

and oil industries. Its array of services include

interactive, return on investment, retention programs,

creative, brand realization and market insight, media

planning, account management and global solutions.

The company was acquired by Gemspring Capital, Michelle

Abbey and other undisclosed members from the management

team through an LBO on April 23, 2018, for an undisclosed

sum.

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Business Products and Services Deals for April 2018

Company Name Description Deal Synopsis

Ward County (22,617 net

acres)

Portfolio of oil and gas properties in Ward County,

Texas. The assets include 10,524 net acres in central

and western Ward County, 7,680 net acres on the

eastern side and 4,413 net acres contiguous, to the

existing Monument Draw area with current production

of 1,325 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d) which

equates to a purchase price of about $14,674/acre.

Halcon Resources (NYSE: HK) acquired 10,524 net acres in

Ward County, via its financial sponsor EnCap Investments,

through a $381 million LBO on April 5, 2018. The acquisition is

comprised of 10,524 net acres in central and western Ward

County contiguous, to the existing Monument Draw area.

watchLAB San Francisco Provider of qualitative market research services. The

company engages in conducting market research using

data analytics and transcription as well as offers

recruitment, facility rental, hosting services and project

management with the help of a team of a team of

trained professionals, enabling clients to actionable and

authentic insights tailored as per their needs.

The company was acquired by Focus Pointe Global, via its

financial sponsor MVC Capital, through an LBO on April 12,

2018 for an undisclosed sum. The addition of watchLAB's

respondent panel to FPG's QualPanel provides a deeper

source of qualified participants for Bay area research studies.