Whether a company is just starting up and seeking its first round
of venture funding or it is well established and looking for private debt or
equity, private offerings of securities are extraordinary transactions for all
but the largest companies. As these transactions are extraordinary for most
companies, so are they extraordinary for their otherwise competent financial
staffs. Whether a company plans to issue equity or debt, we can assist with
every aspect of the capital raising process.
Transactions successfully completed:
Sale of common stock of WebGen Systems, Incorporated to an
institutional investor and the simultaneous exchange of the company's preferred
stock and convertible notes for common stock
Private Placement of
9.25% Senior Notes (Notes of Ekco Group, Inc., by Bear Stearns & Co., Inc.
and Smith Barney, Inc., pursuant to Rule 144A.
Private placement of 12.70% Senior Subordinated Notes of Ekco Housewares,
Inc., placed by First Boston Corporation.
Direct sale of a 7.0%, Convertible Subordinated Note of Ekco Group,
Inc. with The 1818 Fund, an affiliate of Brown Brothers, Harriman & Co.
Direct sale of 881,542 Shares of Common Stock of Ekco Group, Inc.
with The 1818 Fund, an affiliate of Brown Brothers, Harriman & Co.
Direct placement of a Farmers Home Administration Guaranteed Term
with North Carolina National Bank.
Direct sale of preferred stock of The MicroOptical Corporation with
The Hillman Company.