Focus Acquisition Partners

Data Storage Strategic Seeks Acquisition Plus Four Other Active Search Engagements A global leader in the enterprise data storage industry has retained Focus Acquisition Partners as its M&A advisor to identify and advise on potential acquisition opportunities. ? Since 1999, the Company has delivered reliable, secure, and scalable on-premise data storage solutions for enterprise customers around the world. Backed by an investment group with approximately $200 million of committed capital and a substantial cash position, the Company is well positioned to pursue acquisition opportunities. The Company is flexible regarding transaction structure and would welcome offering rollover equity. Acquisition opportunities with the following characteristics are of interest: ·??????Company Type Enterprise grade, on-premise data storage hardware manufacturing or sales companies Cloud and hybrid storage software companies Other complementary software companies – data security, disaster recovery, encryption, or business continuity solutions Select OEMs serving the enterprise data storage sector ·??????Preferred Geographies? North America Western Europe and EU South Africa and Asia ·??????Financial Metrics Revenue $5-50 million No minimum EBITDA Willing to consider operationally challenged companies/opportunities ·??????Target Profile Privately held Private equity sponsored Corporate carve-outs ? In addition to the data storage search, we have four additional??active??search engagements: Healthcare focused private equity group seeks add on opportunities of addiction treatment/behavioral health practices and facilities?with between $2 and $20M EBITDA. Healthcare focused private equity group with highly experienced physical therapy executive seeks practices with minimum of $2M EBITDA. King & Prince?seeks frozen food manufacturing companies with excess manufacturing capacity. Consumer focused private equity group seeks food and vitamin manufacturing companies with at least $4M EBITDA. Since 2007, Focus Acquisition Partners has worked exclusively as a buy side deal originator for financial and strategic acquirers. The Focus team has a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and executing buyout, recapitalization, and growth equity transactions in the lower middle market. ? Many transactions that Focus completes have sell-side representation. If you have or know of an opportunity that meets these acquisition criteria, please contact us. Focus pays generous referral fees for introductions that lead to a completed transaction.

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An experienced, operationally focused private equity holding company has retained Focus Acquisition Partners to?identify and assist in acquiring established residential service companies. The investor has a successful track record of acquiring, building and growing exceptional service businesses. The founding partners bring a deep operating history and offer unwavering support and a partnership with management teams. They are singularly focused on acquiring residential services businesses and are extremely motivated and able to move to LOI and through due diligence quickly. Specific service areas of interest: Electrical?services Plumbing services HVAC services Lawn care services Tree services Garage door?services Pool services The ideal acquisition target company has the following characteristics: Eastern half of the U.S. and Colorado Revenue $5M - $25M EBITDA $1M - $3.5M Limited exposure to new construction Since 2007, Focus Acquisition Partners has worked exclusively as a buy-side deal originator for financial and strategic acquirers. The Focus team has a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and executing buyout, recapitalization, and growth equity transactions in the lower middle market. Many transactions that Focus completes have sell-side representation. If you have or know of an opportunity that meets these acquisition criteria, please contact us. Focus pays generous referral fees for introductions that lead to a completed transaction.

Prominent PEG Seeks Vitamins and Supplement Manufacturer A prominent $1B+ AUM?consumer-focused?private equity firm has retained Focus Acquisition Partners to identify and help acquire a formulator and/or manufacturer of branded, private label, and co-manufactured vitamins, minerals, and supplements. This 25-year-old private equity firm has deep sector experience and has partnered with over 180 companies including many in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. ? The ideal business has the following characteristics: Manufacturer of?vitamins, minerals, and supplement products Ideal?product types include: tablets, soft-gels, powders, gummies, or liquids U.S. or Canadian based Sales $25M+ EBITDA $4M+ Family or founder owned ? Since 2007, Focus Acquisition Partners has worked exclusively as a buy side deal originator for financial and strategic acquirers. The Focus team has a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and executing buyout, recapitalization, and growth equity transactions in the lower middle market. ? Many transactions that Focus completes have sell side representation. If you have or know of an opportunity that meets these acquisition criteria, please contact us. Focus pays generous referral fees for introductions that lead to a completed transaction. David Parsons Partner [email protected] 603-277-9481 Chris Nesbitt Partner [email protected] 603-277-9482

Retained Search for Mental Health, Addiction Treatment Businesses A prominent $1.5B+ AUM healthcare-focused private equity group has retained Focus Acquisition Partners to identify and assist in the acquisition of businesses providing services related to mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions in residential and outpatient treatment settings. The acquirer is flexible regarding transaction structure. Acquired companies could maintain their brand identity and the owners could retain equity and roles in go-forward platform to the extent interested. Given that our client has a well-established portfolio platform company operating in multiple states and care settings with a wide range of service offerings, the acquisition criteria are broad. * Behavioral health treatment services for mental health, substance abuse, and/or dual diagnosis patients, including programs tailored for adolescents, adults, or specialty populations. * Detox, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), or general outpatient levels of care. * Flexible payor mix, though in-network commercial and/or Medicaid-focus preferred. * Will consider all continental U.S. with a preference for the following states: o?Alabama o?Arizona o?Arkansas o?Georgia o?Indiana o?Northern Kentucky o?Louisiana o?Massachusetts (excl. Medicaid) o?Mississippi o?Missouri o?New Mexico o?North Carolina o?Southern Ohio o?Oklahoma o?Pennsylvania o?Texas o?Virginia Since 2007, Focus Acquisition Partners has worked exclusively as a buy-side deal originator for financial and strategic acquirers. The Focus team has a proven track record of sourcing, structuring, and executing buyout, recapitalization, and growth equity transactions in the lower middle market. Many transactions that Focus completes have sell-side representation. If you have or know of an opportunity that meets these acquisition criteria, please contact us. Focus pays generous referral fees for introductions that lead to a completed transaction. David Parsons Partner [email protected] 603-277-9481 Chris Nesbitt Partner [email protected] 603-277-9482

Focus Announces Completed Transaction Focus Acquisition Partners is pleased to announce that it served as the buy-side advisor to?Gorton’s for its? new manufacturing facility in?Lebanon, IN. Focus provided strategic deal origination and transaction support services. Gorton’s commitment to Lebanon includes the employment of 163 full time permanent employees. The anticipated capital investment in real and personal property is estimated at $89.3 million. Gorton’s Seafood CEO Kurt Hogan said “our investment in this new facility will allow us to continue our mission of making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We look forward to a strong partnership with the Lebanon community, as well as the state of Indiana, for many years to come.” Contact us to learn how Focus’ buy-side advisory services can augment your firm’s deal flow. David Parsons Partner [email protected] 603-277-9481 Chris Nesbitt Partner [email protected] 603-277-9482

Engage Focus Acquisition Partners To Increase Targeted Deal Flow Since 2007, Focus Acquisition Partners has exclusively provided buy side deal origination services to strategic, private equity and family office investors. The Focus team of former business owners, consultants, bankers and experienced M&A professionals have the expertise required to build connections and deliver our clients meaningful introductions to business owners. We accomplish this while working collaboratively and diligently with our clients to fulfill their deal origination objectives. ? Identifying, contacting, and evaluating hundreds of companies to complete a single transaction can be an inefficient process and poor use of time. Ideal targets can be challenging to identify and difficult to engage with. In response to this dynamic, we have developed a set of specialized skills and processes to successfully qualify and prioritize opportunities that meet clients’ investment criteria. Our services allow our clients to review more relevant opportunities while concentrating their resources on closing transactions and building and managing their portfolio companies. ? Focus maintains a deep understanding of our clients’ investment criteria, sectors of interest, operational capabilities, and deal structure preferences. This knowledge enables us to present only relevant acquisition opportunities. When executing deal origination searches, Focus’ senior team members implement a rigorous and proven multi-step process to identify potential targets and to connect with decision makers. ? We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your investment interests and to explore how Focus’ search experience, skills and process can augment and support your existing deal origination efforts. Contact us: David Parsons Partner [email protected] 603-277-9481 Chris Nesbitt Partner [email protected] 603-277-9482

Retained Search for North American Food Manufacturer A prominent $1B+ AUM, private equity firm has retained Focus Acquisition Partners to identify and assist in acquiring an established food or beverage manufacturer.? This consumer products focused group has completed over 100 transactions during their?25+ year history, including many?well-known food and beverage companies.?? ? The ideal acquisition target company has the following characteristics: ·??????US or Canadian based company with domestic manufacturing facilities ·??????Branded, co-pack, or private label ·??????Preference for natural or organic? ·??????Revenue $25M+ ·??????EBITDA $3M+ ? Specific areas of interest: ·??????Baked Goods ·??????Sauces ·??????Coffee and Tea ·??????Ethnic Foods ? If you have or know of an opportunity that meets these acquisition criteria, please contact us. Many transactions that Focus completes have sell side representation. Focus pays generous referral fees for introductions that lead to a completed transaction Contact us: Chris Nesbitt, Partner [email protected] 508-769-1878 David Parsons, Partner [email protected] 603-277-9481

King & Prince Seeks Frozen Food Manufacturer ? King & Prince?has retained Focus Acquisition Partners as its exclusive M&A advisor to identify and advise on an acquisition of a frozen food manufacturing company located west of the Mississippi. ? Founded over 100 years ago, King & Prince has an excellent reputation as a manufacturer of frozen seafood products for the food service sector, and is well positioned to pursue acquisition opportunities. The company operates as a subsidiary of a publicly traded Japanese holding company that harvests, manufactures and distributes seafood products for the consumer and commercial end markets in North America and internationally. ? Increased demand for its products has lead to a necessity to acquire additional manufacturing and distribution capabilities and capacity. Acquisition opportunities with the following characteristics are of interest. Location:? ·?????????West of the Mississippi ·?????????Right-to-work state preferable ·?????????Railroad access is a “nice to have” Manufacturing Capabilities and Scale:? ·?????????Frozen “brown and crunchy” fried food products (protein or vegetables) ·?????????Not interested in manufacturers of fried chicken or pork ·?????????Existing (or floorspace to install) battered and breaded fry line? ·?????????Spiral freezer (all products produced are frozen) ·?????????Capacity to produce upwards of 20 million pounds annually ·?????????Minimum plant size 30,000 square feet with land for future expansion? ·?????????USDA or FDA certified Freezer and Storage: ·?????????On site preferable or within 30 minute drive Customers: ·?????????Preference is for branded food service, but can have a mix of private label or copacking ·?????????Ideally food service customers - including restaurants Revenue: ·?????????$30M to $150M ? King & Prince will consider businesses that are privately held, private equity backed or corporate carve outs. If you’d like to learn more about this acquisition initiative or you know of a company that may meet these investment criteria please call or email us. ? Focus has worked exclusively as a buy side advisor since 2007. We pay generous referral fees for introductions that result in a completed transaction. Contact Us: David Parsons Partner? [email protected] 603-277-9481 Chris Nesbitt Partner [email protected] 603-277-9482