Praesidian Capital is committed to partnering with leading companies
to execute the following investment strategies:
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$16.5 million debt investment to support recapitalization by DFW Capital Partners and management read more
 | Headquartered in New York City, Venio is a leading provider of asset recovery services, specializing in uniting heirs with unclaimed assets held by banks, corporations and mutual fund companies. The Company is retained by these institutions to locate owners of dormant accounts and return unclaimed assets, which would have otherwise been escheated to state governments, to their rightful heirs. Venio is composed of three separate operating companies, Jaisan LLC, SMS Group, LLC and SMS-VISS, LLC and services over 400 banks, individual companies, transfer agents and mutual fund companies. Praesidian provided $16.5 million of debt to support the recapitalization of Venio, LLC by DFW Capital Partners and management.
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$12 million of senior subordinated debt to assist in the acquisitions of Q1 Production Technologies Inc. and Ed and Ted’s Excellent Lighting, Inc. by H.I.G. Capital read more
 | Epic Production Technologies is the product of the combination of Q1 Production Technologies, Inc. and Ed and Ted’s Excellent Lighting, Inc., two leading providers of lighting systems for concert tours, theatrical productions and corporate and special events throughout North America. Q1 Production Technologies, Inc. provides a comprehensive range of lighting and rigging for rentals and production, as well as a wide selection of lighting, rigging, audio, staging and soft goods for sales and integration. Ed & Ted’s Excellent Lighting, also a provider of lighting and rigging rental and production services, has particular expertise in the concert lighting industry. Epic was formed with the support of H.I.G. Capital, LLC. In September 2008, Praesidian invested $12 million of senior subordinated debt to assist in the acquisitions of Q1 Production Technologies Inc. and Ed and Ted’s Excellent Lighting, Inc. In November 2009, Praesidian invested an additional $1.5 million in subordinated debt to support the combined company’s continued growth.
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$7.2 million in Senior Notes to aid a buy-back of the agency from an investment group. read more
 | BenefitPort is a general insurance agency specializing in health care benefits for small and medium-sized companies in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania markets. On April 13, 2005 Praesidian Capital provided $7.2 million in Senior Notes to help the Company's founder buy it back from an investment group controlled by Marsh McLennan.
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$9.75 million in mezzanine debt to support the recapitalization of Pro-Motion by DBI Capital and EFM Capital Partners
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 | Pro-Motion Distributing has been the leader of distributing aftermarket automotive performance parts in the sport compact car market since it was founded in 1989 by Eugene Inose and Jeffrey Louie. With over 4,000 accounts across North America, South America, Japan, Mexico, Europe, and Australia, Pro-Motion is known throughout its industry for its leadership in carrying quality products and providing premier customer service.
In April of 2006, Praesidian provided $9.75 million in mezzanine debt to support the recapitalization of Pro-Motion by DBI Capital and EFM Capital Partners.
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$7.2 million in subordinated debt to support the acquisition of
Nutritional Laboratories International, Inc. by management and RedDiamond Capital
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 | Nutritional Laboratories International, Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of
nutritional and dietary supplements. The Company develops manufactures, and packages custom vitamin and mineral formulations, botanical, weight loss and other functional formula supplements for recognized branded product marketing companies.
Praesidian Capital provided $7.2 million in Subordinated Debt to support the acquisition of Nutritional Laboratories International, Inc. by management and RedDiamond Capital, in February of 2005.
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$8.5 million in senior subordinated debt and $250 thousand of equity provided to support the recapitalization of AMI
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Headquartered in Pacoima, California, Arc Machines, Inc. ("AMI") is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor worldwide of a broad range of automated orbital welding equipment which is sold to a “blue-chip” client list — in a wide variety of industries — aerospace, semiconductor, bio-pharmaceutical, nuclear, power generation, shipbuilding, defense, dairy/food processing, oil & gas installations and petrochemical.
In January 2008, Praesidian provided $8.5 million in senior subordinated debt and $250 thousand of equity to support the recapitalization of AMI by Marwit Capital and AMI Management.
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$6.5 million in subordinated debt and redeemable preferred equity provided to support the acquisition of Eateries by Cordova, Smart & Williams, LLC, Waterview Capital and management
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Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, Eateries is the parent company of two fast-growing casual dining concepts: Garfield's Restaurant & Pub and Garcia's Mexican Restaurant. Located in 23 states in the eastern U.S., Garfield's offers guests a wide variety of American menu selections. Primarily located in Phoenix, Arizona, Garcia's Mexican Restaurant offers a traditional menu of fresh, high-quality Mexican food.
In January 2007, Praesidian provided approximately $6.5 million in subordinated debt and redeemable preferred equity to support the acquisition of Eateries by Cordova, Smart & Williams, LLC, Waterview Capital and management.
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$10 million in senior subordinated debt to support the acquisition of Granite Seed Company by Marwit Capital Partners.
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Founded in 1988, Granite Seed specializes in the supply of seed and erosion control products and services for land reclamation and erosion prevention associated with a variety of natural and man-made disturbances. The Company is a “one-stop” shop for seed and erosion control solutions in the western United States. PCI invested $10,000,000 of senior subordinated debt and $250,000 of preferred stock to support the acquisition of Granite Seed Company by Marwit Capital Partners.
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$3 million subordinated debt financing provided to support Planet Fitness' acquisition of World Gym International, a franchisor of 268 health and fitness centers in more than 30 states and 20 countries.
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Planet Fitness, founded in 1992, is the leading value health club chain in the United States. The Company owns and operates company-owned fitness facilities and is a master franchiser of Planet Fitness facilities across the country. Planet Fitness has nine company-owned fitness facilities, six in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts and two in Chicago. The Company also has an additional 77 franchised locations currently open across 19 states.
In November 2006, Praesidian provided subordinated debt financing in the amount of $3 million to support Planet Fitness' acquisition of World Gym International, a franchisor of 268 health and fitness centers in more than 30 states and 20 countries.
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$4.5 million in subordinated debt provided to assist in the acquisitions of DisplayWorks and Marketcraft by JPB Enterprises, Inc.
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DisplayWorks and Marketcraft are premier producers of exhibits and branded environments around the world. They specialize in face-to-face marketing using the innovative design of physical environments to communicate and build integrated brand platforms. Their extensive portfolios include the design of museums, interpretive and visitors' centers, exhibitions and trade shows, entertainment venues, theme parks, retail and other interior architectural programs, as well as major themed events and strategic communications solutions.
In March 2008, Praesidian provided $4.5 million in subordinated debt to assist in the acquisitions of DisplayWorks and Marketcraft by JPB Enterprises, Inc.
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Senior secured debt provided to support the equity and growth
capital investments in NTP by Palladian Capital Partners and NTP Management.
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NTP is the largest independent used heavy duty truck inspection and warranty provider in North America. Headquartered in Carlstadt, NJ, NTP provides used truck buyers including owner-operators, fleet owners and dealerships with a "one-stop shop" for warranties and is the only provider to offer "wear-out" protection for working parts (parts contributing to oil consumption) and performance complaints, while providing uncapped mileage and repair payouts. NTP also owns Dover Diesel Service, Inc., a provider of repair, inspection and rebuilding services for diesel engines.
In April 2007, Praesidian provided senior secured debt to support the equity and growth capital investments in NTP by Palladian Capital Partners and NTP Management.
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$6.5 million in senior subordinated debt financing provided to support the acquisition of the publicly held shares of Tzell's parent, CNG Travel Group PLC (CTV), an Irish public limited company, by an investor group comprised mainly of Tzell's senior management team.
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Tzell is a top ten business travel company that serves as a support and aggregation entity for independent travel agencies with established client bases. >Tzell's> agents and affiliates serve value-added niches such as finance, luxury goods, fashion, sports and entertainment. By aggregating the purchasing power of multiple organizations, the Company acts as an umbrella organization for mid-sized travel agencies which, in return, benefit from Tzell'scentrally negotiated contracts, central back office support and office space, while retaining their independence to run their own businesses.
In August 2007, Praesidian provided $6.5 million in senior subordinated debt financing to support the acquisition of the publicly held shares of Tzell's parent, CNG Travel Group PLC (CTV), an Irish public limited company, by an investor group comprised mainly of Tzell's senior management team.
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