Advanced technology sensor company focused on monitoring critical marine infrastructure, petrochemical refining, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and utility distribution systems.

Successful business owners have turned to Mirus Capital Advisors for more than 30 years to help them realize their ultimate accomplishment – the sale of their business. As a mid-market investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions, Mirus drives successful deals for companies in the consumer, industrial, business services, healthcare and technology industries. Mirus has proven time and again that its deep industry expertise, focus on relationships, thorough preparation and unwavering commitment to every deal lead to meaningful accomplishments for business owners. Mirus Capital Advisors is the parent company of Mirus Securities, Inc. Mirus Securities, Inc. is a Member of FINRA and a Member of SIPC.

World leader in educational software and e-learning for corporate and government sectors. Acquired in 2014 by Charterhouse Capital (UK) for $2 billion.∞ Engaged in a turn-around contract by private equity firm and CEO to ensure all board level projects and savings initiatives were accomplished. Achieved all goals including: $39 million transformation savings plan (12% companywide operating cost reduction); European sales restructuring; global real estate portfolio consolidation; creation of a new investor and board financial package; complete internal audit of accounting policies / procedures and all financial statements.

Largest wholesale grocery distributor in the USA. Total revenue in excess of $20 billion. One of the largest privately held companies in USA based on revenue. • Responsible for external reporting (annual, quarterly and monthly reporting, consolidation of 7 reporting entities and audits), general accounting (weekly internal reporting / dashboard and all financial reporting) and payroll (15,000 employees). Manage staff of 30+ employees.• Integrated 4 acquisitions into financial and payroll systems. • Participated in multi billion bank / high yield financing. Responsible for financial and accounting due diligence and drafting.

A private Goldman Sachs and hedge fund backed voice recognition mobile phone application developer. 2008 post-money private valuation in of $500 million. Acquired in 2009 by Nuance, Inc. • Managed global finance and accounting staff of 26; cash management; treasury; SOX compliance; board presentations; managed global financial and accounting operations including: EU, UK, Asia, Australia, US, South America, Mexico and Canada; completed annual audit by Deloitte; overhauled the internal financial modeling process; and managed acquirer presentations / due diligence process.

Member of 2008 Inc. Magazine’s 500 fastest-growing private companies list.

A private VC backed semiconductor equipment and chemical company. Acquired in 2008 by Ceredyne, Inc.• Responsibilities include: quarterly budget / maintenance of financial model; board presentations; capital raising; contract review and negotiation; preparing company for an IPO; insurance management (D&O, product liability, etc.); HR; IT; cash management; accounting; monthly financial reporting to shareholders; presentations to investors; equity analysts and investment bankers; reporting and financial management of international operations; M&A review; and supporting the Chief Executive Officer.• Accomplishments include: increased liquidity 5X; raised $42 million from tier-one venture capital firms and high profile angel investors; reduced budgeted expenditures and CAPX by 26%; completed 4 audits by Grant Thornton; and a successful implementation of a new accounting system.

A public biotechnology company focused on targeted delivery of existing chemotherapy agents.• During tenure as CFO, the company: doubled its public market capitalization from $50 million to in excess of $100 million; increased liquidity from less than $1 million to $10 million; diversified shareholder base to include institutional investors; responsible for drafting 10K and 10Q reports to SEC; completed an SB-2 registration statement; and successfully transitioned the stock from the OTC Bulletin Board to the AMEX stock exchange.

Provided corporate finance and M&A solutions to corporate clients at the CEO, CFO and Board level.• Acted as sell-side M&A advisor to a Midwest based company with two manufacturing facilities. Ran the sell-side process and advised the CEO and Board of Directors on proper valuation and contract terms for the sale. • Advised and represented a Chicago based $1+ billion private equity fund in capital structure restructuring negotiations for a distressed portfolio company.

Managed the firm’s relationship with 17 large and mid-cap corporations and private equity clients. Responsible for providing comprehensive corporate finance alternatives to CEO and CFO level contacts. Acted as the point person in the corporate finance solutions and execution of all activity including: mergers and acquisitions; high-yield and high-grade debt; public and private IPOs; equity linked securities; syndicated loans; commercial paper; asset backed securities; restructurings; and hedging products.• Secured the confidence and trust of senior management at key corporate clients and raised approximately $42 billion in capital.• Conducted extensive valuation, debt capacity and optimal capital structure analysis, as well as, industry and company analysis, for acquisitions, financings, leveraged buy-outs and recapitalizations.• Sourced and sole book managed a $325 million bond offering for a $2+ billion New Hampshire based life-science company, lead arranger and agent on a $800 million syndicated credit facility, performed rating agency advisory services in conjunction with the spin-off of a major business line and the achievement of an investment grade rating with Moody’s and Standard and Poors, structured a $300 million derivative trade, and conducted an M&A peer analysis including a comparison of its market position, operating performance, trading premium / discount, equity investor base, defense mechanisms, and potential strategic opportunities.• Acted as sell-side M&A advisor to a distressed public company on the divestiture of a $640 million business line, led a $600 million high-yield offering, managed four $150+ million public investment grade bond offerings, conducted a tender offering for outstanding bonds, completed a forward stock repurchase of common equity, a debut $1 billion commercial paper offering and three multi-tranche $1+ billion syndicated loan transactions.

Managed all phases of transaction execution including: structuring, conducting company financial and operational due diligence, drafting sessions, preparing sales memoranda, and negotiating terms, conditions and pricing between client and capital markets team.• Conducted extensive financial modeling and company and industry analysis using a variety of valuation techniques.• Responsible for the structuring of various off-balance sheet project financings for clients.• One of a select few promoted to associate without obtaining an MBA – received highest performance rating possible.

Boutique investment banking firm created by former Drexel Burnham Lambert executives specializing in leveraged finance. Performed due diligence, developed financial models utilized in the structuring of deals and evaluated business plans on both a contractual and economic basis. Obtained $800 million of senior managed transaction experience.