Completed Assignments by Janas Associates, Investment Bankers and Management Consultants

Examples of Completed Investment Banking & Consulting Assignments

1. Mergers & Acquisitions Click on link for tombstones page.

Sale of Coast Plating, Inc. to The 180 Group. New Owner plans an acquisition strategy to expand Coast Plating.
	Janas initiated this transaction, directed the negotiations, and acted as Financial Advisors to the Company and its owners.
Sale of Poma Distributing Company, Inc., Poma Automated Fueling Co., Inc. and Inland Petroleum Equipment & Repair, Inc. to Management and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC
	Janas initiated this transaction, directed the negotiations, and acted as Financial Advisors to the Companies and ownership. Janas arranged financing for the Transaction from Comerica Bank.
Sale of Anzon Company, Inc. to Micro Precision Swiss, LLC
	Janas initiated this transaction, directed the negotiations, and acted as Financial Advisors to Anzon Company, Inc. and its Owners and Management. Anzon is a manufacturer of orthopedic implants.
Sale of Econo Lube ‘N Tune, Inc. to Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc.
	Janas initiated this transaction, directed the negotiations, and acted as Financial Advisors to Econo Lube ‘N Tune, Inc. and its Owners and Management.
Sale of A. Fanticola Companies Inc., Oil Express Inc. and Lube Acquisition, Inc. to Heartland Automotive Services, Inc.
	Janas Initiated this transaction, directed the negotiations, and acted as Financial Advisors to Fanticola and affiliates, combining the second and third largest franchisees to form the largest Jiffy Lube franchisee.
Acquisition of Precision Microcast, Inc. by Dameron Alloy Foundries
	Janas Associates initiated, negotiated and structured the transaction, coordinated the closing and acted as Financial Advisors to Precision Microcast, Inc. and its owners.
Acquisition of Reservation Center Inc. by onelink4travel
	Janas Associates initiated, negotiated and structured the transaction, coordinated the closing and acted as Financial Advisors to Reservation Center, Inc. and its owners.
Acquisition Strategies for Barksdale Control Products
	Janas Associates consulted the Company to define acquisition strategies for success and prepared and presented a Process Training Seminar to Senior Management.
Acquisition of Crush Creative, Inc. by Merisel, Inc.
	Janas Associates initiated, negotiated and structured the sale of assets, coordinated the closing and acted as Financial Advisors to Crush Creative, Inc. and its owners.
Acquisition of Lake Manufacturing, Inc., by White Hawk Holding Co., Inc.
	We initiated this transaction and assisted in the negotiations.
Acquisition of American Draft Equipment, LLC, by Micro Matic USA, Inc.
	We negotiated sale and terms directly with purchaser of Company. Acquisition used 100% Leverage Buyout funding previously negotiated by us.
Acquisition of Assets of Pastech Specialties, Inc. by PMD LLC
	We determined the structure, negotiated the acquisition, and arranged financing.
Acquisition of Superior Tube Pipe Bending and Fabrication Company by Accurate Tube Bending, Inc.
	We initiated, negotiated and structured this transaction, coordinated the closing, and acted as financial advisors to Superior Tube and its owners.
Acquisition Initiative for Delta Petroleum, Inc.
	We initiated contact and negotiations for the potential acquisition of a selected list of lubricant compound / blenders.
Acquisition of Olympic Oil, Ltd. by The Riverside Company
	We provided management consulting services and financial advice to the stockholders of Olympic Oil, Ltd.
Acquisition of Lubricating Specialties Company by Senior Management and Vintage Capital Group, LLC
	Janas represented the majority stockholder and participated in negotiation and closing of the sale of the company to the Management in a Management Buy Out (MBO).

2. Corporate Finance Click on link for tombstones page.

Term Loan Facility for MASADA Natural Dead Sea Products
	We prepared a Confidential Business Review and negotiated terms of term loan financing facility.
LBO Acquisition Loan and Credit Line for Growth Partners, Inc.
	We initiated contact between borrower and lender, and provided initial financial and other target company information.
Credit Line, Equity, and Licensing Agreement for Safe Environment Engineering
	We initiated and negotiated the bank credit line and served as financial advisor to Safe Environment Engineering, LLC, in equity and licensing agreement terms.
Term Loan and Credit Facilities for Avia Painting, Inc.
	We prepared the Confidential Business Review, identified the lender, negotiated terms.
Export Financing for Tandis, Inc.
	Janas Associates prepared a Confidential Business Review and obtained Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) financing through East West Bank to fund the manufacture of an Identity Card Manufacturing System for the Peoples Republic of China.
Management Buyout of Western Wholesale Copiers, Inc.
	We acted as financial advisors to the owners, prepared a Business Plan, negotiated the buy-out, and assisted in structuring financing.
Term Loan Facility for Insight Software
	We updated the Strategic Plan, identified the lender, and negotiated term financing.

3. Management Consulting Click on link for tombstones page.

Economic Feasibility Study for Marriott International Hotels
	A Janas Associates principal prepared an economic feasibility study for use in demonstrating the economics of the proposed development of a Marriott Hotel in Bangkok, negotiating transaction terms, and support financing.
Strategic Planning for The Hurt Company, Inc., Port Consolidated, Southern Counties Lubricants, LLC
	We applied the Janas Strategic Planning Process to determine the organizational readiness of each of these Chevron distributors to make acquisitions.
Republic of China Tourism Development Plan
	The Chairman of Janas Associates assembled and managed the Professional Team, including Architects and Landscape Architects, to complete a comprehensive plan for tourism development for the principal areas of visitor interest on the island of Taiwan.
Strategic Consulting for Value Enhancement of Royal Truck Body, Inc.
	Janas Associates consulted the Company to evaluate Management Objectives and Opportunities to define Growth Strategies for Value Enhancement.
Consulting Services to Sequel Contractors, Inc.
	Janas Provided Strategic Consulting Services to support and define owner goals and objectives.
Confidential Business Review for BBH Exhibits, Inc.
	We prepared a Confidential Business Review for use by BBH in obtaining additional capital for expansion.
Strategic Planning for Pacific Centrex Services
	We advised management on strategic planning issues and provided financial direction with respect to potential acquisitions.
Sales and Marketing Training for KMPG Peat Marwick
	We participated through EMS Network International in a role play and participatory program designed to teach marketing techniques and assignment opportunity recognition to the International Tax Division.
Strategic Consulting, Northeast Products Company, Inc.
	We consulted with company ownership to determine individual goals, and structured a management buyout of one of the owner.
Malaysia Ministry of Tourism Development Plan
	The Chairman of Janas Associates assembled and managed the Professional Team, including Architects and Landscape Architects that completed a comprehensive plan for tourism development for the principal areas of visitor interest in Malaysia.
Strategic Consulting for Value Enhancement of Anzon Company
	Janas Associates completed a financial structuring analysis, recommended structural changes in operations, and consulted as to strategic alternatives.
Process Improvement and Strategic Planning for Safe Environment Engineering
	We prepared a Manual and conducted a facilitation meeting with senior management to review strategic planning goals, using process improvement, and prioritized key issues.
Expansion of Manufacturing and New Facility for DocuSource
	We devised the terms and contributed to successful implementation of establishing a new Orange County location.
Strategic Consulting for Value Enhancement of Molding International & Engineering, Inc.
	Janas Associates consulted the Company to evaluate Its Operations, Management Objectives and Opportunities to define Growth Strategies for Value Enhancement.
Turnaround Management Services for LP Designs, Inc.
	We worked with management and staff to update accounting records, modify manufacturing processes, and improve accountability, which extended life of this company.
Feasibility Studies for LSG Sky Chefs
	The Chairman of Janas Associates directed preparation of feasibility studies that resulted in the development of two Chosun Hotels in the Republic of Korea.
Development Plan for Writers Guild of America West, Inc.
	We undertook a feasibility study to determine alternative uses of vacant space in building owned by Guild to provide additional member services.
Strategic Initiative for Lubrizol
	We consulted with an internal planning group to define a specific growth initiative.
Personnel and Operations Consulting to Athletic Team Specialties, Inc.
	We reviewed the duties of all personnel, prepared job descriptions, and consulted with management with respect to operating polices. We are acting as financial advisor to company to effect a regional roll-up in sales and manufacturing.
Confidential Business Plan for DVD Technologies Corp.
	We prepared a Business Plan and a specially formatted Executive Summary for implementation of strategies.
Executive Summary for Above Technologies, Inc.
	We served as advisor to founders and prepared Executive Summary for use in determining efficacy of proposed new product offerings.