42 MARKET INTELLIGENCE · Seeking Buyers–U.S. Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)...

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

The following charts refl ect transactions involving U.S.-based fi nancial sponsors. The categories include seeking buyers, announced deals, closed transactions. The source for the data is Thomson One, a product of Thomson Reuters Markets. Please contact Eamon Beltran at [email protected] with questions or comments.

DEAL FLOWSeeking Buyers–U.S. Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Date Target Name Location Web site Business Description Advisers Synopsis

02/26/13 Corning Free Academy Corning, New York

n/a An owner and operator of a district school.

n/a State-owned Corning-Painted Post Area School District announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Corning Free Academy unit, an owner and operator of a school.

ENERGY AND POWER


02/26/13 Abound Solar LLC-Solar Panel

Loveland, Colorado

n/a Provides solar energy services.

n/a Bankrupt Abound Solar LLC, a Loveland-based provider of solar energy services announced that it was seeking a buyer for its solar panel assets.

02/21/13 CWEI-Wolfberry Assets

Andrews County, Texas

n/a An oil and gas exploration and production company.

RBC Richardson Barr

Clayton Williams Energy Inc, a Midland-based oil and gas exploration and production company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Wolfberry assets.

02/26/13 Geomet Inc-Alabama Producing

Alabama n/a A natural gad explorer and producer.

n/a Geomet Inc, a Houston-based natural gas exploration and production company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Alabama producing properties.

02/21/13 Gryphon Exploration Co

Houston, Texas www.gryphon-exploration.com

An oil and gas exploration and production company.

n/a Woodside Petroleum Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Gryphon Exploration Co, a Houston- based oil and gas exploration and production company.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY


02/22/13 Nexa Technologies Inc Irvine, California www.nexatechnologies.com

A developer of online brokerage software.

n/a Bankrupt Penson Worldwide Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Nexa Technologies Inc unit, an Irvine-based developer of online brokerage software, via an auction. Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec was named potential bidder.

INDUSTRIALS


02/19/13 Beechcraft Corp-Business-Jet

Little Rock, Arkansas

n/a Makes and wholesales aircraft.

n/a Beechcraft Corp, a Wichita- based manufacturer and wholesaler of aircraft, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its business-jet unit, located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT


02/25/13 Barnes & Noble Inc-Retail Business

New York n/a A retailer. Evercore Partners

Barnes & Noble Inc, a New York-based owner and operator of bookstores announced that it was seeking a buyer for its retail business unit. Mr. Leonardo Riggio was named potential bidder.

02/20/13 Boston Globe Boston, Massachusetts

www.boston.com/bostonglobe

A publishing company. n/a The New York Times Company announced that it was seeking a buyer for its The Boston Globe unit, a Boston-based publishing company.

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Seeking Buyers–U.S. Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)REAL ESTATE


02/20/13 Crystals at CityCenter, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada www.crystalsatcitycenter.com

An owner and operator of a shopping center that features luxury brands.

n/a MGM Resorts International and Dubai World, announced that it was seeking a buyer for Crystals at CityCenter, a Las Vegas-based owner and operator of a shopping center.

RETAIL


02/27/13 Coach Inc New York, New York www.coach.com A retailer of fi ne accessories and gifts.

n/a Sare Lee Corp was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Coach Inc, a New York-based retailer of fi ne accessories and gifts for women and men.

Seeking Buyers–International Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Date Target Name Location Web site Business Description

Advisers Synopsis

02/26/13 Hamburg Messe und Congress

Hamburg, Germany

www.hamburg-messe.de Provides trade fair organizing services.

n/a The city of Hamburg, announced that it was seeking a buyer for an undisclosed minority stake in Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, a Hamburg-based provider of trade fair organizing services.

02/27/13 Transfi eld Services-Three Non-core Divisons

Australia n/a A provider of operations, maintenance and management services.

n/a Transfi eld Services(Australia) Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based provider of operations, maintenance, and management services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its three non-core divisions.

02/19/13 Tvilum ApS Faarvang, Denmark

www.tvilum.com A furniture maker.

n/a Masco Corp of the US, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Tvilum ApS, a Faarvang-based manufacturer of furniture.

CONSUMER STAPLES


Advisers Synopsis

02/22/13 Roxas Holdings Inc

Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines

www.roxas.com.ph Produces raw and refi ned sugar.

n/a Roxas & Co Inc announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 20% stake or 181.91 mil ordinary shares in Roxas Holdings Inc, a Makati City-based producer of raw and refi ned sugar.

ENERGY AND POWER


Advisers Synopsis

02/27/13 Bizkaia Energia SL Amorebieta-Etxano, Bizkaia, Spain

www.bizkaiaenergia.com An owner and operator of a cogeneration plant.

n/a State-owned Electricity Supply Board (ESB) of Ireland announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 50% interest in Bizkaia Energia SL, an Amorebieta-Etxano-based owner and operator of a cogeneration plant, and a 50: 50 joint venture between ESB and Osaka Gas Co Ltd of Japan.

02/25/13 Canal Gestion SA Madrid, Spain

n/a A water utility company.

n/a State-owned Comunidad de Madrid (82.4%) announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 49% stake in Canal Gestion SA, a Madrid-based water utility company.

02/27/13 DONG Energy-Non-core Assets

Denmark n/a An oil and has exploration and production company.

n/a State-owned DONG Energy A/S, a Fredericia- based oil and gas exploration and production company, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its non-core assets.

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Seeking Buyers–International Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)ENERGY AND POWER

Date Target Name Location Business Description Web site Advisers Synopsis

02/28/13 GET Co Ltd Seoul, South Korea

www.getc.co.kr Provides waste management and disposal services.

Woori Invest & Sec Co Ltd

Green Enviromental Technology Co Ltd, a unit of Coway Co Ltd and a Seoul-based provider of waste management and disposal services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its entire share capital in the company.

02/27/13 Marchwood Power Ltd

Hampshire, United Kingdom

n/a An electric utility. n/a ESB Finance Ltd, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 50% interest in Marchwood Power Ltd, an electric utility company. Concurrently, ESB Finance Ltd, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 50% interest in Bizkaia Energia SL in Spain.

02/21/13 Nisan Elektromekanik Enerji

Ankara, Turkey

www.nisanenerji.com An electric utility. Is Yatirim Menkul Degerler

Atac Insaat ve Sanayi AS announced that was seeking a buyer for its 50% interest in Nisan Elektromekanik Enerji San ve Tic AS, an Ankara- based electric utility.

03/01/13 Shanghai Chengtou Hldg Co Ltd

Shanghai, China

www.sh600649.com A water utility company.

n/a State-owned Shanghai Chengtou Corp announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 10% stake, or 298.752 mil ordinary shares in Shanghai Chengtou Holding Co Ltd, a water utility company and a majority-owned unit of Shanghai Chengtou Corp.

02/20/13 Toroslar Elektrik Dagitim AS

Adana, Turkey www.toroslaredas.gov.tr An electric utility company.

n/a State-owned Turkiye Elektrik Dagitim AS, announced that it was seeking a buyer for Toroslar Elektrik Dagitim AS, an Adana-based electric utility.

FINANCIALS


02/23/13 Gaotai County Taike Solar

Zhangye, China

n/a An investment company.

n/a Shanghai Aerospace Automobile Electromechanical Co Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for its entire share capital of Gaotai County Taike Solar Power Co Ltd, a Zhangye-based investment company.

02/18/13 Meilleurtaux SA Paris, France www.meilleurtaux.com Provides online mortgage brokerage and consulting services.

n/a Groupe BPCE SA announced, that it was seeking a buyer for its entire share capital of Meilleurtaux SA, a Paris- based provider of online mortgage brokerage and consulting services via meilleurtaux.com website. Equistone Partners Europe was named a potential bidder. Terms were not disclosed but according to the sources close to the situation the transaction was valued up to EUR 20 mil (USD 26.713 mil).

02/26/13 Nordea Bank Polska SA

Gdynia, Poland

www.nordeabank.pl A bank. n/a Nordea Bank AB of Sweden was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its 99. 21% interest, or 55.061 mil ordinary shares, in Gdynia- bases Nordea Bank Polska SA. Bank Pekao, BNP Paribas and PKO BP were named potential bidders.

02/22/13 Western Agri Food Park Pvt Ltd

Shirwal, India n/a An owner and operator of a food park.

n/a Chordia Food Products Ltd announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 10% or 2.5 mil shares in Western Agri Food Park Pvt Ltd, a Shirwal- based owner and operator of food park.

CONSUMER STAPLES


02/26/13 Laboratorios Perez Gimenez SA

Almodovar Del Rio, Cordoba, Spain

www.perezgimenez.es Makes and wholesales pharmaceutical and health products.

n/a Laboratorios Perez Gimenez SA (Perez Gimenez), a Cordoba- based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceuticals, and a unit of Tecris Consultors SL, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company. Lionside Ltd and Gestion de Farmacias de Cordoba were named potential bidders. Originally, in September 2012, Perez Gimenez was rumored to be seeking a buyer for the company.

INDUSTRIALS


02/26/13 Administratia Porturilor

Constanta, Romania

www.portofconstantza.com

Provides water transportation services.

n/a The Romanian government announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 5% stake in Administratia Porturilor Maritime SA, a Constanta- based provider of water transportation services. Concurrently,the Romanian government announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 5% stake in Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta International Airport and Aeroportul Timisoara.

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Seeking Buyers–International Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)INDUSTRIALS


02/26/13 Aeroportul Timisoara

Timisoara, Romania

www.aerotim.ro Provides airport transportation services.

n/a The Romanian government announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 5% stake in Aeroportul Timisoara, a Timisoara-based provider of airport transportation services. Concurrently,the Romanian government announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 5% stake in Administratia Porturilor Maritime SA and Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta International Airport.

02/27/13 Berklee Ltd-Certain Assets

Australia n/a A manufacturer and wholesaler of automotive parts and supplies.

n/a Berklee Ltd, a Wendouree-based manufacturer and wholesaler of automotive parts and supplies, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its certain assets.

02/28/13 Chongqing Three Gorges Road&

China n/a A construction company.

n/a Chongqing Yukaifa Co Ltd, a majority-owned unit of Chinese state-owned Chongqing City Construction Investment (Group) Co Ltd, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 15% stake in Chongqing Three Gorges Road & Bridge Co Ltd, a construction company.

02/22/13 Datong PLC Leeds, United Kingdom

www.datong.co.uk Makes and wholesales intelligence equipment and audio surveillance products.

n/a Datong PLC, a Leeds-based manufacturer and wholesaler of intelligence equipment, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

02/19/13 Energysolutions Co Ltd

Seoul, South Korea

www.enersol.co.kr A provider of energy services.

n/a The shareholder of Energysolutions Co Ltd, announced that it was seeking a buyer for undisclosed minority stake in the company, a Seoul-based provider of energy service.

02/26/13 Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta

Constanta, Romania

www.mk-airport.ro Provides airport transportation services.

n/a The Romanian government announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 5% stake in Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta International Airport, a Constanta-based provider of airport transportation services. Concurrently,the Romanian government announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 5% stake in Administratia Porturilor Maritime SA and Aeroportul Timisoara.

02/18/13 Norfolk Group Ltd North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

www.norfolkgl.com A provider of engineering services.

n/a Norfolk Group Ltd, a North Sydney-based provider of engineering services, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

02/19/13 Precision Pipes-Divisions

India n/a Engaged in the manufacture motor vehicles, car bodies, parts and accessories.

n/a Precision Pipes & Profi les Co Ltd, a Delhi-based manufacture of motor vehicles, car bodies, parts and accessories, precision and tubes, was seeking a buyer for its mainline power distribution system business division and white goods division.

02/21/13 Small Planet Airlines Sp zoo

Warsaw, Poland www.smallplanet.aero

A provider of air transportation services.

n/a Avia Solutions Group AB announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 95.5% interest in Small Planet Airlines Sp zoo, a Warsaw- based provider of air transportation services. Concurrently, Avia Solutions Group announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 95.5% interest in Small Planet Airlines UAB.

02/21/13 Small Planet Airlines UAB

Vilnius, Lithuania www.smallplanet.aero


n/a Avia Solutions Group AB announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 95.5% interest in Small Planet Airlines UAB, a Vilnius-based provider of air transportation services. Concurrently, Avia Solutions Group announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 95.5% interest in Small Planet Airlines Sp zoo.

02/26/13 WILBERT Turmkrane GmbH

Waldlaubersheim, Germany

www.wilbert.de Manufactures cranes.

n/a WILBERT Turmkrane GmbH, a Waldlaubersheim-based manufacturer of cranes, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its bankrupt company.

MATERIALS


Advisers Synopsis

02/22/13 DSVM Group AB Malmo, Sweden www.dsvmiljoe.dk A soil mining company.

n/a Triton Advisers Ltd of Jersey, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its DSVM Group AB, a Malmo-based soil mining company. Terms were not disclosed, but according to the newspaper, the deal was valued at SEK 2.835 bil (USD 442.268 mil).


Seeking Buyers–International Targets (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)MATERIALS


02/21/13 Redcape Hotel-Liquorland

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

n/a Manufactures bottles.

n/a Redcape Hotel Group Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based owner and operator of hotels, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Liquorland bottle shops.



02/16/13 Cargraphics SA de CV

Mexico City, Mexico

n/a Publishes newspapers.

n/a Cargraphics SA de CV, a Mexico City-based publisher of newspapers, announced that it was seeking a buyer for the company.

02/16/13 Grand Hotel Matto Shiroyama-Shi, Ishikawa, Japan

www.matto.co.jp Owns and operate hotels.

n/a Sun Capital Management Corp announced that it was seeking a buyer for its wholly-owned subsidiary Grand Hotel Matto, a Shiroyama, Ishikawa-based owner and operator of hotels.

02/22/13 Lemon Sky Sp zoo SKA

Wroclaw, Poland

n/a Provides e-marketing services.

n/a Grupa ADV SA announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 90% interest in Lemon Sky Sp zoo SKA, a Wroclaw-based provider of e-marketing services.

02/21/13 Network18-Business Directories

India n/a Provides publishing services.

n/a Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd, a Noida- based owner and operator of television station, is seeking a buyer for its business directories namely yellow pages and ASK Me.

02/19/13 ProSiebenSat1 Media AG

Unterfoehring, Germany

www.prosiebensat1.com

Owns and operates radio and television broadcasting stations.

n/a Telegraaf Media Groep NV of the Netherlands, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 6% stake, or 6.564 mil ordinary shares in ProSiebenSat1 Media AG, an Unterfoehring-based owner and operator of radio and television broadcasting stations.

02/21/13 Redcape Hotel-Hotel Portfolio

Queensland, Australia

n/a Owns and operates hotels.

n/a Redcape Hotel Group Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based owner and operator of hotels, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 9 hotel portfolio.

REAL ESTATE


02/19/13 Greensborough Plaza,Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

www.greensboroughplaza.com.au

Own and operates a shopping center.

n/a Australian Prime Property Fund Retail announced that it was seeking a buyer for its Greensborough Plaza, a Melbourne-based own and operates shopping center.

02/27/13 RE Capital Partners USA-Assets

Australia n/a A real estate investment trust.

n/a Real Estate Capital Partners USA Property Trust, a Sydney-based real estate investment trust, announced that it was seeking a buyer for all of its assets.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS


02/25/13 Netia SA Warsaw, Poland

www.netia.pl Provides telecommunications services.

Morgan Stanley

Third Avenue Value Fund (18. 86%) of the US and a unit of Third Avenue Management LLC and Sisu Capital Ltd (14.69%) of the UK, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its 33.55% stake in Netia SA, a Warsaw-based provider of telecommunications services, in a privately negotiated transaction.

RECENT DEALSAnnounced, Pending LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Date Target Name Business Description Web site Acquirer Full Name Web site Value ($M) Synopsis

02/27/13 Gorenje Kuhinje doo

Mnfr furniture n/a CoBe Capital LLC www.cobecapital.com

n/a CoBe Capital LLC of the US agreed to acquire Gorenje Kuhinje doo, a Maribor-based manufacturer of furniture in a leveraged buyout transaction, from Gorenje dd. Concurrently, CoBe Capital LLC agreed to acquire Gorenje Notranja Oprema doo.


Announced, Pending LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES


02/27/13 Gorenje Notranja Oprema doo

Mnfr furniture,electn appl

n/a CoBe Capital LLC www.cobecapital.com n/a CoBe Capital LLC of the US agreed to acquire Gorenje Notranja Oprema doo a Velenje-based manufacturer of furniture and electronic appliances, in a leveraged buyout transaction, from Gorenje dd. Concurrently, CoBe Capital LLC agreed to acquire Gorenje Kuhinje doo.

FINANCIALS


02/21/13 Victory Capital Management Inc

Pvd investment mgmt svcs

www.victoryconnect.com

Crestview Partners LP

www.crestview.com 246.00 Crestview Partners LP, through an undisclosed fund, agreed to acquire Victory Capital Management Inc, a Brooklyn-based provider of investment management services, from KeyCorp, for USD 246 mil. The transaction was to consist of USD 201 mil in cash and USD 45 mil in note, in a leveraged buyout transaction. The transaction was to include Victory Capital Advisers.

02/26/13 Copthorn Holdings Ltd

Investment company n/a Oaktree Capital Group LLC's OCM Luxembourg Coppice Holdco Sarl

n/a n/a OCM Luxembourg Coppice Holdco Sarl, a unit of Oaktree Capital Group LLC's Oaktree Capital Management LP (Oaktree Capital) subsidiary agreed to acquire Copthorn Holdings Ltd (Copthorn Holdings), a Brentwood-based investment company, from Lloyds Banking Group PLC, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, in February 2013 Lloyds Banking was rumored to be seeking a buyer for Copthorn Holdings. Patron Capital Advisers LLP and Oaktree Capital was named potential bidders.

HEALTH CARE


02/26/13 Assisted Living Concepts Inc

Own,op assisted living centers

www.alcco.com TPG Capital LP www.tpg.com 451.81 TPG Capital LP defi nitively agreed to acquire the entire share capital of Assisted Living Concepts Inc, a Menomonee Falls-based owner and operator of assisted living centers, for USD 12 in cash per Class A common share, and USD 12.9 in cash per Class B common share, or a total value of USD 278.859 mil, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

Closed LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES


02/25/13 Ormet Corp Commercial physical research

n/a Wayzata Invest Partners LLC

www.wayzatainvestmentpartners.com

n/a Wayzata Investment Partners LLC acquired bankrupt Ormet Corp, a Carlsbad-based commercial physical research company.


Closed LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER STAPLES


02/27/13 Wisconsin Specialty Protein LLC

Prod whey protein products

n/a Harbinger Capital Partners LLC's Omega Protein Corp

www.buyomegaprotein.com

n/a Omega Protein Corp, a unit of Harbinger Capital Partners LLC's Harbinger Group Inc subsidiary, acquired the entire share capital of Wisconsin Specialty Protein LLC, a Reedsburg-based producer of whey protein products.

ENERGY AND POWER


02/19/13 Bear Tracker Energy LLC

Midstream energy company

www.beartrackerenergy.com

Energy Capital Partners' Summit Midstream Partners LLC

www.summitmidstream.com

513.00 Summit Midstream Partners LLC, a wholly-owned unit of Energy Capital Partners, acquired the entire share capital of Bear Tracker Energy LLC, a Denver-based midstream energy company, from GSO Capital Partners LP, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, for USD 513 mil.

FINANCIALS


02/20/13 GE Capital Real Estate Polish Retail Fund-Operations

Private equity fund n/a Blackstone Group LP's Valad Europe PLC

valad.eu n/a Valad Europe PLC of the United Kingdom, and a unit of Blackstone Group Lp's subsidiary Valad Property Group acquired Investment Adviser and Asset Manager Operations, from GE Capital Real Estate Polish Retail Fund, a unit of the GE Capital Real Estate subsidiary of General Electric Co's Ge Commercial Finance Inc unit.

02/21/13 GWC Warranty Corp

Pvd vehicle svc contracts svcs

www..gwcwarranty.com

Stone Point Capital LLC

www.stonepointcapital.com

n/a Stone Point Capital LLC, acquired GWC Warranty Corp, a Wilkes-Barre-based provider of vehicle service contracts services, from CIVC Partners LP, a unit of Bank of America Corp, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

02/22/13 Shott Capital Management LLC

Pvd investment management svcs

www.shott-capital.com

Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC

www.hamiltonlane.com

n/a Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC acquired Shott Capital Management LLC, a provider of investment management services, from State Street Corp's State Street Global Advisors LLC subsidiary.

HEALTH CARE


03/01/13 BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc

Biotech company www.biomimetics.com

Warburg Pincus LLC's Wright Medical Group Inc

n/a 325.57 Wright Medical Group Inc (Wright), a unit of Warburg Pincus LLC's Warburg Pincus Equity Partners LP subsidiary, merged with BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc (BTI), a Franklin-based biotechnology company, for an estimated USD 369.681 mil. Wright offered USD 1.5 cash, 0.2482 common shares, and USD 6.5 in Contingent Value Right per BTI share. Based on Wright's closing stock price of USD 20. 01 on 16 November 2012, last full trading day prior to the announcement, each BTI share was valued at USD 12.966.


Closed LBOs By U.S. Sponsors (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)HEALTH CARE


02/19/13 Hycor Biomedical Inc- Urinalysis Business

Mnfr, whl diagnostic products

n/a Hycor Biomedical Inc SPV (formed by One Rock Capital Partners LLC, Laurel Crown Partners LLC and StoneCreek Capital Inc)

n/a n/a Hycor Biomedical Inc SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by One Rock Capital Partners LLC, Laurel Crown Partners LLC and StoneCreek Capital Inc acquired the urinalysis business of Hycor Biomedical Inc, an Indianapolis-based manufacturer and wholesaler of diagnostic products, in a leveraged buyout product.

02/19/13 Family Behavioral Resources Inc

Pvd behavioral health svcs

www.familybehavioral-resources.com

HIG Capital LLC's Community Intervention Services Inc

n/a n/a Community Intervention Services Inc, a unit of HIG Capital LLCs HIG Growth Partners LLC subsidiary, acquired Family Behavioral Resources Inc, a Greensburg- based provider of behavioral health services.

INDUSTRIALS


02/19/13 H Paulin & Co Ltd Mnfr,whl indl fasteners, parts

www.hpaulin.com Oak Hill Capital Partners LP's The Hillman Cos Inc

www.hillman-group.com

100.29 The Hillman Cos Inc, a unit of Oak Hill Capital Partners LP, acquired the entire share capital of H Paulin & Co Ltd, a Scarborough-based manufacturer and wholesaler of industrial fasteners, automotive parts, bolts, nuts, screws and fl uid system components, for CAD 27.6 (USD 28.003) in cash per share, or a total value of CAD 94.439 mil (USD 95.819 mil), via a scheme of arrangement.

02/20/13 Tire Engineers Inc

Pvd automotive repair svcs

www.tireengineers.com Carousel Capital Partners LP's Express Oil Change LLC

www.expressoil.com

n/a Express Oil Change LLC, a unit of Carousel Capital Partners LP, acquired Tire Engineers Inc, a Birmingham- based provider of automotive repair services. Terms were not disclosed.

02/28/13 Huron Inc Mnfr,whl tubular products

www.huroninc.com Trive Capital LLC www.trivecapital.com

n/a Trive Capital LLC acquired Huron Inc, a Lexington-based manufacturer and wholesaler of tubular products and machined metal components, from SunTx Capital Partners (SunTx), in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, SunTx acquired Huron, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

MATERIALS


02/27/13 Northwest Agricultural Products Inc

Mnfr plant health prod www.nap-chem.com Paine & Partners LLC's Verdesian Life Sciences LLC

www.vlsci.com n/a Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, a unit of Paine & Partners LLC, acquired Northwest Agricultural Products Inc, a Pasco-based manufacturer of plant health products. Terms were not disclosed.

02/28/13 SRS Acquisition Corp

Wholesale roofi ng products

www.srsicorp.com Berkshire Partners LLC

www.berkshirepartners.com

n/a Berkshire Partners LLC (Berkshire) acquired an undisclosed majority interest in SRS Acquisition Corp (SRS), a Mckinney-based wholesaler of roofi ng products, in a leveraged buyout transaction. Originally, In February 2013, Berkshire was rumored to be planning to acquire SRS.


RECENT TRANSACTIONSNon-Control Deals, U.S. Sponsors (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES


02/20/13 Fortumo OU Pvd electronic payment svcs

www.fortumo.com Intel Capital Corp and Greycroft Partners LLC

n/a n/a An investor group, comprised of Intel Capital Corp and Greycroft Partners LLC, acquired an undisclosed minority stake in Fortumo OU, a Tartu-based provider of electronic payment services, and a Mobi Solutions OU, in a privately negotiated transaction.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY


02/20/13 Optimal Blue LLC

Dvlp Internet software

www2.optimalblue.com

Serent Capital LLC www.serentcapital.com

n/a Serent Capital LLC acquired an undisclosed majority stake in Optimal Blue LLC, a Plano-based developer of internet software. Terms were not disclosed.



02/28/13 NH Hoteles SA Own,operate hotels www.nh-hoteles.com

KKR & Co LP www.kkrpei.com n/a KKR & Co LP planned to acquire bonds convertible to 15% stake in NH Hoteles SA, a Madrid-based owner and operator of hotels, in a privately negotiated transaction.

RETAIL


02/26/13 Taechang Pharos Ltd

Own,op food franchises

www.tcfamily.co.kr Lambert Private Equity LLC's KJS Co Ltd

n/a 4.53 KJS Co Ltd, a SPV formed by Lambert Private Equity LLC of US, agreed to acquire a 19.944% stake or 9. 2 mil new ordinary shares in Taechang Pharos Ltd, a Seongnam-based owner and operator of food franchises, for KRW 523 (USD 0.492) per share or a total value of KRW 4.812 bil (USD 4.528 mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

EXITSU.S. Sponsor Sales Via M&A (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES


02/27/13 Nautic Partners LLC's Big Train Inc

A maker of ice coffees and powdered chai tea products.

www.bigtrain.com

Kerry Group PLC www.kerrygroup.com

n/a Kerry Group PLC of Ireland acquired a 90% interest in Big Train Inc, a Lake Forest-based producer of ice coffees and powdered chai tea products, from Nautic Partners LLC. Terms were not disclosed.


U.S. Sponsor Sales Via M&A (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)ENERGY AND POWER


02/19/13 Blackstone Group LP's Bear Tracker Energy LLC

A midstream energy company.

www.beartracker-energy.com

Summit Midstream Partners LLC

www.summitmidstream.com

513.00 Summit Midstream Partners LLC, a wholly-owned unit of Energy Capital Partners, acquired the entire share capital of Bear Tracker Energy LLC, a Denver-based midstream energy company, from GSO Capital Partners LP, a unit of Blackstone Group LP, for USD 513 mil.

FINANCIALS


02/21/13 Bank of America Corp's GWC Warranty Corp

A provider of vehicle service contracts services.

www..gwcwarranty.com

Stone Point Capital LLC

www.stonepointcapital.com

n/a Stone Point Capital LLC, acquired GWC Warranty Corp, a Wilkes-Barre-based provider of vehicle service contracts services, from CIVC Partners LP, a unit of Bank of America Corp, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

02/22/13 State Street Corp's Shott Capital Management LLC

A provider of investment management services.

www.shott-capital.com

Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC

www.hamiltonlane.com

n/a Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC acquired Shott Capital Management LLC, a provider of investment management services, from State Street Corp's State Street Global Advisors LLC subsidiary.

HEALTH CARE


02/19/13 Linden LLC's Hycor Biomedical Inc- Urinalysis Business

A manufacturer and wholesaler of diagnostic products.

n/a Hycor Biomedical Inc SPV(Formed by One Rock Capital Partners LLC, Laurel Crown Partners LLC and StoneCreek Capital Inc.)

n/a n/a Hycor Biomedical Inc SPV, a special purpose acquisition vehicle formed by One Rock Capital Partners LLC, Laurel Crown Partners LLC and StoneCreek Capital Inc acquired the urinalysis business of Hycor Biomedical Inc, an Indianapolis-based manufacturer and wholesaler of diagnostic products, in a leveraged buyout product.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY


02/21/13 Golden Gate Capital's Vistec Lithography Inc

A manufacturer of semiconductors.

www.vistec-litho.com

Raith GmbH www.raith.com n/a Raith GmbH of Germany acquired Vistec Lithography Inc, a Watervliet-based manufacturer of semiconductors, from Golden Gate Capital. Terms were not disclosed.

INDUSTRIALS


02/20/13 Carlyle Group LP's Orbest SA


www.orbest.com Barcelo Corporacion Empresarial SA

www.barcelo.com n/a Barcelo Corporacion Empresarial SA of Spain, acquired 50% interest in Orbest SA, a Lisbon-based provider of air transportation services from Orizonia Corp, a majority- owned unit of The Carlyle Group LP's The Carlyle Group LLC subsidiary. Concurrently, Barcelo acquired Vibo Viajes- Offi ces and Lua Bay Hotels and Apartamentos SLU. Originally, in February 2013, Orizonia was rumored to be seeking a buyer for its assets. The assets were to include a 50% interest in Orbest and some offi ces of Vibo Viajes.


U.S. Sponsor Sales Via M&A (February 16, 2013 - February 28, 2013)INDUSTRIALS


02/28/13 SunTx Capital Partners's Huron Inc

A maker and wholesaler of tubular products and machined metal components.

www.huroninc.com

Trive Capital LLC www.trivecapital.com

n/a Trive Capital LLC acquired Huron Inc, a Lexington-based manufacturer and wholesaler of tubular products and machined metal components, from SunTx Capital Partners (SunTx), in a secondary buyout transaction. Previously, SunTx acquired Huron, in a leveraged buyout transaction.

MATERIALS


02/22/13 Atlas Holdings LLC's AGI-Shorewood-Gravure Assets & Tobacco Packaging Operations

A provider of specialty packaging services.

n/a Amcor Ltd www.amcor.com 114.80 Amcor Ltd acquired the gravure assets and tobacco packaging operations of AGI- Shorewood, a Stamford-based provider of specialty packaging services, and a unit of Atlas Holdings LLC, for USD 114.8 mil.


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