CHICAGO July 29 2013,  –Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to The Venture Corporation (TVC or the Company on its partnership with MEI Labels Holdings LLC (MEI Labels a portfolio company of Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (Svoboda Capital a Chicago-based private equity firm Headquartered in Lewisville Texas TVC is a full-service manufacturer and premier provider of print label and packaging…, About MEI Labels Holdings LLC, Founded in 1996 MEI Labels is a leading provider of pressure sensitive label products inserts tags banners and other products including silk screening and embroidery Located in Catoosa Oklahoma MEI Labels has grown significantly since its inception becoming a national label printing platform serving a diverse set of customers across the United States including many in the food/grocery industrial…, About Svoboda Capital Partners LLC, Svoboda Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm with over $300 million of capital under management Founded in 1998 Svoboda Capital invests in growth oriented companies in the value-added distribution and business consumer and healthcare services sectors typically valued between $20 million and $100 million For more information please visit  svococom Nothing contained herein constitutes an…

CHICAGO March 27 2018,  – , Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Thoro Packaging Inc (“Thoro Packaging” or the “Company” on its sale to Autajon Group (“Autajon” Headquartered in Corona CA Thoro Packaging is a leading producer of custom folding carton packaging for customers seeking to communicate and enhance the value of their brands The Company serves a wide range of customers in the medical…, About Thoro Packaging Inc, Thoro Packaging designs and manufactures folding cartons for medical pharmaceutical health and beauty and specialty product markets By combining commitment to quality and continuous improvement with passionate innovation and state-of-the-art technology Thoro Packaging consistently delivers exceptional customer service Thoro Packaging is based in Southern California and services customers globally…, About Autajon Group, Autajon is a global manufacturer of folding cartons and labels for various market sectors such as perfumes and cosmetics pharmaceuticals wine and spirits as well as confectionery and food specialties sectors The group’s production capacities consist in 34 subsidiaries based in Europe Asia and now three in the US The group employs 4500 people To learn more please visit  autajoncom , About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

CHICAGO September 7 2017, - Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Tighton Tools and Fasteners Inc (“Tighton” or the “Company” on its sale to SouthernCarlson Inc (“SouthernCarlson” a portfolio company of Kelso & Company Headquartered in Omaha NE Tighton is a leading distributor of the most recognized brands of construction and packaging machines tools and supplies in the industry through both…, About Tighton Tools and Fasteners Inc, Tighton is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Omaha NE with additional locations in Columbus NE and Lincoln NE Founded in 1996 Tighton is a leading distributor of fasteners fastening equipment and other critical construction supplies featuring premier brands such as Simpson Strong-Tie Paslode Hitachi DeWalt Makita Senco Rolair and many others  To learn more please visit …, About SouthernCarlson Inc, SouthernCarlson is a leading national distributor of the most recognized brands of construction and packaging fasteners tools machines and supplies SouthernCarlson employs over 900 people and serves a broad array of customers across the country and internationally from over 140 locations  To learn more please visit  wwwsoutherncarlsoncom , About Kelso & Company, Kelso & Company is a North American-focused middle market private equity firm based in New York which has been investing in private equity for over 35 years Kelso was founded on the principles of partnership and alignment of interest espoused by Louis Kelso the inventor of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (or ESOP Kelso benefits from a successful investment track record a long-tenured and…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results To learn more please visit …

CHICAGO April 19 2017 , – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Trinity Packaging Corporation (“Trinity” or the “Company” on its sale to ProAmpac LLC (“ProAmpac” a company majority owned by the Pritzker Group Private Capital (“Pritzker Group” Trinity is a leading flexible packaging company specializing in large format packaging for the lawn and garden food and specialty industrial markets The…, Trinity Packaging Corporation, Trinity Packaging is a privately held family business founded in 1917 as a paper bag converter Trinity installed its first plastics extruder in 1979 and has been focused on the flexible films market ever since Trinity manufactures plastics products for a broad base of national customers within a variety of industries To learn more please visit  trinitypackagingcom , About ProAmapac LLC, ProAmpac is steadfast in their unwavering commitment to provide creative packaging solutions industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace It is a diversified global packaging company with over 2500 employees and 20 manufacturing centers in North America Europe and Asia For more information visit their website at  ProAmpaccom , About Pritzker Group, Pritzker Group Private Capital acquires North America-based middle-market companies with leading positions in the manufactured products services and healthcare sectors The firm’s permanent proprietary capital base allows for efficient decision making broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon and alignment with management teams focused on creating long-term value Pritzker…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results To learn more please visit …

CHICAGO IL March 5 2014, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Tufco Technologies Inc (Tufco or the Company in its sale to Griffin Holdings LLC (“Griffin” a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on the consumer sector Founded in 1992 Tufco is a leading provider of contract manufacturing specialty printing services and supplier of value-added custom paper products The Company markets its…, About Griffin Holdings LLC, Griffin Holdings LLC is a diversified private equity firm investing in buyouts of growth-oriented middle-market companies in the United States Griffin seeks to invest in well-positioned companies within the $25 trillion consumer sector Griffin’s objective is to provide its portfolio companies with a unique mix of financial operational and strategic guidance to create long-term investment value…

CHICAGO May 14 2019, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to ULG Companies LLC (“ULG” or the “Company” on its sale to NSC Technologies Inc (“NSC” a portfolio company of White Wolf Capital LLC Headquartered in Logansport IN ULG is a diversified group of industrial and commercial staffing divisions operating across three distinct segments ULG Skilled Trades provides local and nationwide staffing…, About ULG Companies LLC, ULG is a diversified group of industrial and commercial staffing divisions (Skilled Trades Marine Staffing serving clients and employees across the United States Headquartered in Logansport Indiana and with 14 offices across the country ULG provides blue chip clients with proven skilled and non-skilled workers for the maritime industrial and logistics industries To learn more please visit…, About NSC Technologies Inc, NSC founded by Paul Rodriguez in 2000 is dedicated to being the most trusted provider of innovative staffing solutions servicing the global marine energy commercial and industrial marketplace Through achieving long-term meaningful customer relationships and by exceeding customer expectations NSC has experienced tremendous overall growth since its founding In addition to strong customer…, About White Wolf Capital LLC, White Wolf is a private investment firm that began operations in late 2011 and is focused on management buyouts recapitalizations and investments in leading middle market companies In general White Wolf seeks both mezzanine and private equity investment opportunities in companies that are headquartered in North America with $10 million to $100 million in revenues and up to $10 million in EBITDA…, About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions that deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

CHI C A GO December 1 201 5, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vance Publishing Corporation (“Vance” or the “Company” on its sale to Farm Journal Inc (“Farm Journal Media” or “Farm Journal” Bobit Business Media Inc (“Bobit” and CCI Media LLC (“CCI” three leading business-to-business media companies in the United States Under the agreement Farm Journal acquired the Company’s Agribusiness and…, About Farm Journal Inc, Farm Journal Media is the nation’s prominent agricultural media company Its magazines include the 139-year-old flagship Farm Journal as well as Top Producer Beef Today and Dairy Today The broadcast division produces and distributes national television programs “AgDay” “US Farm Report” “Farm Journal College TV” and “Machinery Pete TV” and daily radio programs “AgriTalk” “American Countryside” and…, About Bobit Business Media Inc, Bobit Business Media is a leading business-to-business media and information company with 17 print publications cutting-edge websites and apps 16 tradeshows and conferences (including two Trade Show Executive “Fastest 50” events and custom media Bobit is headquartered in Torrance Calif and has offices in Akron Ohio Marlton NJ as well as eight other states Its markets include vehicle fleets (in…, About CCI Media LLC, CCI Media is a business-to-business media company focused on the industrial woodworking (wood products manufacturing market Located in Cedar Rapids Iowa the company offers industry-leading print e-media and event brands engineered to assist businesspeople in adopting new technologies streamlining production practices exploring new materials and enhancing management techniques CCI Media’s flagship…

CHICAGO September 3 2019, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Vanguard Packaging Inc Advanced Logistics & Fulfillment LLC (“ALF” and Great Plains Packaging Inc (collectively “Vanguard” “Vanguard Companies” or the “Company” on its investment from Dunes Point Capital LP (“Dunes Point Capital” Headquartered in Kansas City Missouri Vanguard is an independently owned and operated manufacturer of…, About Vanguard Packaging Inc, Vanguard Packaging Inc is located in SubTropolis in Kansas City Missouri with offices in St Louis Missouri and Bentonville Arkansas It is an independently owned and operated manufacturer of high-graphic corrugated displays retail-ready packaging industrial packaging products as well as related fulfillment and logistics services Vanguard is a customer-centric company that provides a comprehensive…, About Advanced Logistics & Fulfillment LLC, ALF is located in the temperature and humidity-controlled SubTropolis in Kansas City Missouri and specializes in the assembly of corrugated displays ranging from simple Sidekicks and PDQs to complex retail pallet displays ALF is also experienced in assembling mixed media such as corrugated with plastics wood or metal To learn more please visit advancedlogisticsandfulfillmentcom , About Great Plains Packaging Inc, Great Plains Packaging is an independently owned manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels spiral-wound paper tubes and cores and V-Tough Edge Guard™ Founded in 1996 it has earned a reputation for fast quotes quick production times and high-quality printing Great Plains Packaging is headquartered in Kansas City Missouri at Vanguard’s headquarters To learn more please visit greatplainspkgcom , About Dunes Point Capital LP, Founded in 2013 Dunes Point Capital LP is a family office and private investment firm pursuing control investments in companies operating in the general industrial sector Dunes Point Capital targets companies with enterprise values of up to $500 million For more information please visit dunespointcapitalcom , About Mesirow Financial, Mesirow Financial is an independent employee-owned firm founded in 1937 As specialists in investment risk management and advisory services we are committed to helping our institutional corporate and individual clients achieve their objectives Our professionals are inspired by an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results To learn more please visit…

CHICAGO August 21 2013, – Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Wausau Paper Corp (“Wausau” in the sale of its specialty paper business to Expera Specialty Solutions LLC (“Expera Specialty Solutions” a newly formed company sponsored by KPS Capital Partners LP (“KPS” a New York-based private equity firm The transaction included Wausau’s manufacturing facilities in Mosinee and Rhinelander Wisconsin…, About Wausau Paper Corp, Wausau Paper produces and markets a complete line of away-from-home towel and tissue products and is headquartered in Mosinee Wisconsin and listed on the NYSE under the symbol WPP To learn more about Wausau Paper please visit wausaupapercom, About KPS Capital Partners LP, KPS is the manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds a family of investment funds with over $60 billion of assets under management KPS seeks to realize significant capital appreciation by making controlling equity investments in companies across a diverse range of manufacturing industries KPS portfolio companies have aggregate annual revenues of over $76 billion operate 90 manufacturing…

Mesirow Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Wheeler Bros Inc (Wheeler or the Company a supply chain management company in its sale to VSE Corporation (VSE a publicly traded diversified federal services company Wheeler headquartered in Somerset PA is a value-added distributor of automotive repair parts to various agencies of the US government including the United States Postal…, About VSE Corporation, VSE Corporation was established in 1959 with a mission to provide engineering and technical support services to reduce the cost and improve the reliability of DOD systems and equipment Today VSE is a broadly diversified company focused on creating sustaining and improving the systems equipment and processes of government through core competencies in legacy systems sustainment obsolescence…