APG CLOSES ANOTHER TRANSACTION

Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. (APG) is pleased to announce the closing of another M & A transaction. Our client, Houston-based A. J. Foyt Cycles, Inc., was founded in 1971 and is a well recognized name in the distribution of metric motorcycles, ATV's and utility vehicles.

The acquirer of this 35 year old distributorship is itself a well known and longstanding brand name (Harley Davidson, et al) distributor in the greater Houston marketplace.

APG initiated this transaction and provided assistance to the seller throughout the transaction.


ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION

Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. (APG) is pleased
to announce the closing of another M & A transaction. Our client, a distributor of major brand farm tractors, all terrain vehicles and commercial lawn equipment from its base in east/southeast Texas, was originally established in 1964. The purchaser, an investment group from California, has provided a new CEO and has aggressive plans to accelerate the growth of this well established company.

APG initiated this transaction and provided assistance to the seller as well as structuring/financing assistance necessary to complete the transaction.


ANOTHER COMPLETED TRANSACTION

The Partners at Affiliated Partners Group (APG) are pleased to announce the closing of another M & A transaction. Our Client, a distributor of outdoor power equipment, has been purchased by an investment partnership. Originally founded in 1991, the selling company was purchased by our client in 2000. The company enjoys excellent relationships with its franchised lines including Exmark, Dixie Chopper, Stihl, Echo, Shindaiwa, Snapper and Toro.

APG initiated this transaction and provided assistance to the seller throughout the transaction.


ANOTHER COMPLETED TRANSACTION

Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. (APG) is pleased to announce the closing of another M & A transaction. Our client, a fabricator of steel rebar and distributor of concrete related products for commercial and industrial construction, has been purchased by a private equity fund. Founded in 1995, the selling company markets its products to concrete construction companies, independent masons, government entities and manufacturers of concrete products.

The acquirer, a Dallas-based private equity group, makes investments in a broad range of growing companies. Their investments take several forms: growth capital, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and leveraged buyouts.

Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. initiated this transaction and provided assistance to the seller throughout the transaction process.


PLAINSCAPITAL FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS

PlainsCapital Corporation, a leading independent financial services company in Texas with more than $2.7 billion in assets, along with THE FORT WORTH BUSINESS PRESS, has selected Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. as a Finalist for a PlainsCapital Family Business Award. From a long list of nominees, APG was selected as a Finalist in the "Innovative" category. APG is recognized for its success and accomplishments in providing the Confidential & Discreet Sale of Privately Owned Family Businesses.


TRANSACTION CLOSED

Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. (APG) is pleased to announce the completion of another M & A transaction. The acquired company, Furniture Wholesalers, has long been one of the most reliable sources for quality home furnishings in Southeast Texas. APG initiated the transaction and represented the seller in its sale to Tri-Texas Furniture Wholesalers, LLC.

The sale of Furniture Wholesalers provided the owners with the optimal solution for personal liquidity and estate planning while insuring continuity of professional management for a company with a history that dates back to the early 1960s.

APG is a merger & acquisition advisory firm specializing in the lower end of the middle market. APG provides complete and confidential advisory services to sellers or buyers including assistance in valuation, developing and implementing marketing strategy, locating potential buyers or sellers, assisting in the negotiating the transaction and handling sensitive issues throughout the closing process.


ANOTHER COMPLETED TRANSACTION

Affiliated Partners Group, Inc. (APG) is pleased to announce the completion of another M & A transaction. The acquired company, a manufacturer and distributor of steel and aluminum outdoor lighting poles for commercial, highway and industrial applications, has been acquired by a publicly owned company. Since 1969, the lighting pole company has been a leading provider of engineering expertise and pole products through a nationwide contract lighting representative base as well as OEM customers.

The acquiring company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, is an AISC Certified structural steel fabrication company and provides engineering, detailing and fabrication of steel components for commercial buildings, convention centers, sports arenas, airports, schools churches and bridges.

APG envisioned a significant strategic fit between the selling and the acquiring entities and introduced these companies. APG assisted both seller and buyer in this transaction designed to expand the acquirer's product line and leverage its manufacturing capabilities.


SEEKING ACQUISITIONS

APG is working with several private equity firms and corporate acquirers who have expressed specific interest in making acquisitions in the following fields:
* Healthcare/home health agencies
* Oil & gas service equipment
* Specialty plastics
* Frozen snack foods
* Food processing
* Security equipment mfg.
* Quality niche manufacturers


ANNOUNCEMENT OF TRANSACTION

APG is pleased to announce the completion of another important transaction. Our client, a Texas-based structural steel fabrication company, founded in 1917, has been sold to a New York-based publicly owned holding company.

The steel fabricator is a leading provider of structural steel components for commercial buildings, office buildings, sports arenas, airports, convention centers and bridges. The sale, in a transaction initiated by APG, provided third generation selling shareholders with the optimal solution for personal liquidity and estate planning. APG is proud to have represented this fine company and its shareholders in this transaction.