PCE Advises Hisco, Inc. on the Acquisition of the Sales and Distribution Division of STI Electronics, Inc.

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Jul 17, 2014 6:17:35 PM

Hisco Inc., North America’s Premier Distributor of Mission-Critical Materials, expands its U.S. distribution footprint with the acquisition of the Sales and Distribution Division of STI Electronics, Inc. (STI), which provides assembly products and soldering supplies to the electronics manufacturing industry. PCE Investment Bankers (PCE) sourced and served as financial advisor to Hisco.
STI is a full-service, total solutions partner that provides advanced engineering and analytical lab support, training materials and services, and distribution solutions for the electronics industry.  Their other services, including training services, failure analysis, prototyping, and small- to medium-volume PCB assembly, will remain with STI. The STI distribution facility in Madison, AL will operate as a Hisco location to service local customers.
Bob Dill, President of Hisco Inc., says: “We are excited to acquire the STI Sales and Distribution division.  Their proven track record of customer service and quality products fits perfectly with the Hisco value proposition.  This acquisition enables us to further expand our signature fast, friendly service to customers in the Southeast.”
“We are very pleased for both parties. The business model Hisco has created makes them a preferred acquisition partner. The acquisition of STI’s Sales and Distribution Division will further enhance Hisco’s position in the distribution market and allow STI to focus on its core business” stated PCE’s Michael Rosendahl.
This is PCE’s third transaction serving as financial advisor to Hisco. PCE advised Hisco on its acquisition of TC Services in 2012 and All-Spec Industries in 2014.

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PCE Investment Bankers Advises Wawa, Inc.

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Jun 18, 2014 6:21:34 PM

Wawa, Inc’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) has purchased additional stock from a trust comprised of members of the Company’s founding family, increasing their employees’ ownership stake in the convenience store chain. This is the first time the ESOP trust has purchased stock from the founding family. Wawa, headquartered in Pennsylvania, has stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and most recently in Florida.  PCE serviced as advisor to Wawa.

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PCE Announces Major Expansions

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on May 18, 2014 6:22:35 PM

New Office Now Open in Atlanta, New Colleagues Join Management Team

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PCE Advises Physician Associates on Sale to Orlando Health

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Mar 18, 2014 6:23:34 PM

PCE advised Physician Associates, LLC on its sale to Orlando Health. PCE acted as exclusive valuation and financial advisor to Physician Associates.

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PCE Advises Hisco on Acquisition of All-Spec Industries

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Jan 6, 2014 6:20:45 PM

Hisco, an employee-owned, specialty distribution company serving the aerospace, electronic assembly, medical device and other industrial markets, announced the acquisition of online distributor All-Spec Industries.  PCE Investment Bankers originated and served as financial advisor to Hisco.

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PCE Investment Bankers Advises Clune Construction Company L.P. on the sale to an ESOP Trust

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Jul 24, 2012 7:05:32 PM

PCE Investment bankers advised Clune Construction Company in the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") in which the ESOP acquired a minority stake from the Company. PCE also assisted the Company in securing the senior financing to support the transaction."We have always believed in employee ownership and are excited to extend that benefit to all of our employees through the ESOP." Michael T. Clune, CEO, Clune Construction Company. "We look forward to Clune Construction being employee owned for a long time to come." 

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Considering the Fair Market Value Standard When Evaluating Fractional Interests

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Jul 17, 2012 1:41:10 PM

QuickRead, a primary source for current news and information highlights in areas of interest to the financial forensics consultant, published Robert Buchanan’s article Considering the Fair Market Value Standard When Evaluating Fractional Interests.

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Purchase of Leading U.S. Crane Company’s Assets by Prophet Equity Originated by PCE Investment Bankers

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Jan 7, 2011 7:35:39 PM

PCE Investment Bankers announces the recent acquisition of Pompano Beach, Fl.-based General Crane USA’s Assets by Allegiance Crane & Equipment and Prophet Equity. The transaction was originated by PCE Investment Bankers.

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PCE Advises Supply Source

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Dec 20, 2010 3:26:21 PM

Leading Ridge Capital Partners, LLC, is pleased to announce its recapitalization of The Supply Source, LLC. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, The Supply Source (“TSS”) specializes in supply chain management and distribution, providing its customers operational efficiencies through a single-source supply offering. The “one-stop shop” distributes packaging and shipping products, labels, janitorial supplies, and other non-resale operational items used by a growing base of top-tier customers across the retail, food manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. The services provided by The Supply Source result in price stability and consistency across branches, consolidation of vendors, improved fill rates, consistent quality, overall cost savings, and increased profits for its customers.

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PCE Serves as Advisor to Grainger

Posted by Jennifer Dodich on Oct 19, 2009 7:58:32 PM

PCE Investment Bankers, Inc. served as the financial advisor to Grainger (NYSE: GWW), North America’s leading broad line distributor of facilities maintenance products, in the acquisition of Imperial Supplies LLC from American Capital, Ltd.  PCE, which offers a full range of investment banking services, is recognized as a mergers and acquisitions specialist and experienced in all market sectors.

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