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Capstone Elevates Kevin Jolley To Key Leadership Position
Boston, MA - December 18, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking firm, announced that Kevin Jolley has been promoted to Managing Director. In conjunction with the promotion, Mr. Jolley will also serve as Co-Head of Capstone’s Specialty Products industry group and as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. >MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Ogle's in Acquisition by Liberty Partners
Boston, MA - December 8, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking firm, announced that it has successfully advised Shelton Ogle Enterprises, L.P. (Ogle’s) on its recent acquisition by Liberty Partners, L.P. Capstone initiated the transaction and served as the exclusive investment banking advisor to the shareholders of Ogle’s. The terms of this transaction were not disclosed. > MORE
Capstone Partners Repeats as Top-Ranked Investment Bank
Boston, MA - November 17, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm focused on middle market M&A and financing transactions, earned leadership rankings on both a regional and national basis for the third consecutive year. In a survey ranking of the most active investment banking firms in the country, conducted by the Boston Business Journal, Capstone held its “Top 20” national positioning (at #17) while also rising in the “Top 3” category (to #2) among the elite regional firms. > MORE
Capstone Promotes Jeff Baker to Associate
Boston, MA - October 16, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking firm dedicated to middle market transactions, today announced the promotion of Jeff Baker to Associate within the firm. >MORE
Capstone Initiates Coverage of the Business Process Outsourcing Market
Boston, MA - September 18, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national, middle-market investment banking firm, has released a research report on the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) market, citing robust growth driven by globalization and increased focus on operating efficiencies. Capstone expects the BPO market to experience increased consolidation activity over the next 12 to 24 months. > MORE
Capstone Initiates Coverage on Enterprise Content Management Software
Boston, MA - September 13, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national, middle-market investment banking firm, has released a research report on the enterprise content management (ECM) software market, citing above average growth driven by evolving technology and increased regulation. Capstone expects the global ECM software market to experience accelerated consolidation activity over the next 12 to 24 months. > MORE
Capstone Initiates Coverage on the Automotive Aftermarket
Boston, MA - September 12, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national, middle-market investment banking firm, has released its most recent coverage report on the automotive aftermarket industry. The report covers various market trends and transaction developments, as well as expresses Capstone’s expectations that the vibrant M&A activity across the sector will continue over the next 18 to 24 months. > MORE
Capstone Advises Homeserve on its Acquisition of FirstEnergy Service Contracts
Boston, MA - August 16, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has advised Homeserve plc (LSE: HSV.L) on its recent acquisition of certain home service contracts of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), a leading investor-owned electric utility. Capstone Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to Homeserve on this transaction.
Capstone Advises Interleukin Genetics on its Acquisition of Alan James Group
Boston, MA - August 17, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has advised Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (AMEX: ILI) on its recent acquisition of the assets and business of Alan James Group, LLC, a privately-held, healthcare-focused consumer products company. Capstone Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to Interleukin on this transaction. >MORE
Capstone Advises Catalyst on-line on its Acquisition by Grey Healthcare Group
Boston, MA - August 2, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has advised Catalyst on-line, Inc. on its recent acquisition by Grey Healthcare Group (GHG). Catalyst on-line is a specialized advertising, marketing and consulting firm with targeted expertise in the fast growing internet search marketplace. It has eight years of experience in search-engine optimization, working primarily for companies in pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. It provides both natural- and paid-search services, in addition to Web site design, development and consulting. Grey Healthcare Group is a WPP company and one of the world’s largest healthcare communications companies. Capstone Partners LLC served as an advisor to the shareholders of Catalyst on-line during the transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Capstone Partners Hires Nicholas Pollard As Vice President
Boston, MA - July 11, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm dedicated to middle market transactions, today announced that Nicholas Pollard has agreed to join the firm as a Vice President. Nicholas is responsible for the research and business development efforts within the Specialty Products market sector. > MORE
Capstone Advises New Tilt in Merger with Bridgeline Software
Boston, MA - June 15, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has advised New Tilt, Inc. on its recent merger with Bridgeline Software, Inc. New Tilt is an award winning web application development and internet strategy firm. Bridgeline Software is a developer of web content management software, web asset management software, learning management systems, and custom web applications. Capstone Partners LLC served as an advisor to the shareholders of New Tilt during the transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. > MORE
Capstone Partners Honored as "Top 20 Best Places to Work"
Boston, MA - June 5, 2006 - The Boston Business Journal has named Capstone Partners LLC one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts in its fourth annual regional awards program. The honor recognizes the company's achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture. > MORE
Capstone Initiates Coverage on the Professional Training Market
Boston, MA - May 22, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking firm, has released a research report on the professional training market, citing robust growth driven by changing population demographics and employment trends. Capstone expects the professional training market to experience increased consolidation activity over the next 12 to 24 months. > MORE
Capstone Advises L-Com, Inc. on its Recapitalization with The Riverside Company
Boston, MA - May 1, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm, announced that has successfully advised L-Com, Inc. on its recapitalization with The Riverside Company. L-Com is a manufacturer and direct marketer of interconnect components such as copper and fiber-optic cable assemblies, adapters and terminators which are used in diverse applications such as video, audio, data, instrumentation, process control, and network connectivity solutions. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises WebGen Systems on its Financing
Boston, MA - April 7, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Capstone Capital Markets LLC, announced today that it has successfully advised WebGen Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advanced software for enterprise energy management on its recent financing. Capstone Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to WebGen on this transaction. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Radius Medical Technologies in a Strategic Transaction
Boston, MA - March 31, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national middle-market investment banking advisory firm, announced today that it has successfully advised Radius Medical Technologies, Inc. in a strategic transaction with an undisclosed leader in the medical device technology industry. The transaction will extend Radius Technologies’ established capabilities as a premier manufacturer of highly engineered guidewire products to the medical technology sector.
Capstone Partners Initiates Coverage on Business Process Management Software
Boston, MA - March 15, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national, middle-market investment banking firm, has released a research report on the Business Process Management (BPM) Software market, citing exceptional growth driven by evolving technology and increased regulation. In addition, Capstone expects the global BPM software market to experience increased consolidation activity over the next 18 to 36 months. > MORE
Capstone Partners Hires Kevin Jolley as Director
Boston, MA - March 6, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm dedicated to middle market transactions, today announced that Kevin Jolley has agreed to join the firm as a Director. Mr. Jolley will focus on originating and executing middle market merger and acquisition transactions for the Specialty Products group. He has over 12 years of investment banking, syndicated bank loan and corporate finance experience. This latest hire marks Capstone’s continued efforts to secure senior level professionals from other Wall Street investment banks to support the firm’s aggressive expansion and the rapid growth of its brand nationally. > MORE
Capstone Partners Repeats as Top-Ranked Investment Bank
Boston, MA - February 15, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking firm focused on middle market M&A and financing transactions, earned leadership rankings on both a regional and national basis for the second consecutive year. In a survey ranking of the most active investment banking firms in the country conducted by the Boston Business Journal in December 2005, Capstone held its "Top20" national positioning while also repeating in the "Top 3" category among the elite Boston-based firms. > MORE
Capstone Partners Initiates Coverage on the Filtration Industry
Boston, MA - January 30, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm, has released a research report on the Filtration Industry citing strong consolidation drivers and continued interest from both strategic buyers and financial sponsors alike. Capstone Partners expects the $35 billion global filtration market to experience a 15% to 20% acceleration in M&A activity over the next 12 to 18 months. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises OPNET on its purchase of a source code license from Radview Software
Boston, MA - January 3, 2006 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has successfully advised OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT), a leading provider of management software for networks and applications, on its purchase of a source code license from RadView Software, Ltd. (OTC BB: RDVWF.OB). RadView technology helps companies verify the integrity, performance, and scalability of Web initiatives by testing, detecting, diagnosing, and reporting on application performance throughout the entire development lifecycle. Capstone Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to OPNET on this transaction. >MORE