IVCA Newsletter March 12, 2008
Association News
First Event of IVCA Toolkit Series
CHICAGO – During the inaugural IVCA Toolkit Series on “Strategic Due Diligence & Post-Investment Planning” on Feb. 28, Sam Rovit and Jed Buchanan of Bain & Company explained how activism and early and ongoing operational involvement pays off for private equity investors.
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Calling All VCs to See Best Companies in Midwest
CHICAGO – Where can you find the best growth companies from across the Midwest? At the 2008 Midwest Venture Summit in Chicago from March 17 to 18.
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IVCA Events
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3/17/2008 2008 Midwest Venture Summit - March 17-18, 2008
4/16/2008 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 2008 IVCA/NVCA Annual Luncheon
6/19/2008 1:05 p.m. White Sox Game - U.S. Cellular Field Suite event
Other Events of Interest
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3/15/2008 Segal Engineering Design Fair on March 15
4/1/2008 Ocean Tomo Spring 2008 Live IP Auction
4/3/2008 ITA Seeks Nominees For 2008 CityLIGHTS Award ITA Seeks Nominees For 2008 CityLIGHTS Award
5/1/2008 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Workshop
5/7/2008 NVCA Annual Meeting
6/9/2008 Private Equity & Mezzanine Finance Conference From June 9 to 10
Industry News
SEC Revises Form D, Mandates Electronic Filing
CHICAGO – On Feb. 6, 2008, the Securities & Exchange Commission announced that it had revised Form D to simplify and restructure its informational disclosure requirements.
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Scott Murray Joins Advisory Board at WHI Capital Partners
CHICAGO – WHI Capital Partners has announced that Scott M. Murray (a former managing director at Madison Capital Partners and a co-founder of Pfingsten Partners) has joined the advisory board at WHI Capital Partners.
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Baird Announces Follow-On Offering For Senior Housing Properties Trust
CHICAGO – Baird has announced that Senior Housing Properties Trust recently completed a follow-on offering of approximately 6.2 million shares of its common stock at $21.85 per share.
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Centerfield Capital Exits Investment in eGix
CHICAGO – Centerfield Capital has successfully exited its investment in eGix, which is a provider of voice and data communications to small and medium-sized businesses. eGix was acquired by Cincinnati Bell.
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Edgewater Announces Investment in Genesis Financial Solutions
CHICAGO – Edgewater Growth Capital Partners II has announced that it has recently completed an investment in Genesis Financial Solutions.
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Paramount Building Solutions Announces Acquisition of Starlight Building Maintenance
CHICAGO – LaSalle Capital Group has announced that portfolio company Paramount Building Solutions has acquired Starlight Building Maintenance in Burlingame, Calif.
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Buyouts Magazine Names Baird Middle-Market Investment Bank of Year
CHICAGO – Buyouts magazine has selected Baird as “Middle-Market Investment Bank of the Year” for 2008. Buyouts is one of the premier trade publications focused on management buyouts, leveraged acquisitions and special situations.
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Baird Private Equity Establishes Baird Capital Partners Asia
CHICAGO – Baird Private Equity, which is the global private equity group affiliated with Robert W. Baird & Co., has announced the establishment of Baird Capital Partners Asia.
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Madison Dearborn-Owned Nuveen Looks to Refinance
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Sale of Madison Dearborn’s Boise Cascade Closes
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GTCR-Backed Capella Healthcare Acquires Nine Hospitals
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Record-Breaking FBO Consolidation Continues, GTCR a Backer
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Mesirow Financial Names Senior Managing Director
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Next Round For TECH Cocktail Founder
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OCA Ventures-Backed Cleversafe Goes For the Green
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Big-Name Backers Line Up Behind PhaseRx, ARCH Venture Partners Involved
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U.S. to Give Renewable Start-Ups Including ARCH Venture Partners Access to Labs
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