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1. Foreign snack food manufacturer wants to expand into U.S. by establishing retail outlets and eventually set-up U.S. manufacturing operations.
     Negotiated leases for six U.S. outlets.
    
   
2. Contractor has opportunity to buy-out a struggling competitor.
     Purchase offer accepted by seller; due diligence now in process.
   
   
3. Spouses getting a divorce; one has a successful business; the other met with an aggressive divorce attorney! Fortunately, no kids are involved.
   It was rough road but ultimately, the business owner was able to "spin-off" the spouse and retain most of his business equity.
   
   
4. Nationally-known waste management company needs capital for expansion.
   Reorganization through private markets completed.
   
   
5. Ceramics/thermal products manufacturer desires to spin-off unprofitable division.
   Joint-venture formed with division of another Company.
   
   
6. Small investment management firm looking to expand.
   Client merged with a larger firm whose owners wanted to retire.
   
   
7. Construction company; history of solid profits; owners looking to retire; deal will be highly leveraged.
   Took almost a year to complete the deal but, finally got it done!; ABNI helped out with due diligence, structuring and negotiations of the deal.
   
   
8. Division of a manufacturer with in-house salespeople has history of losing money since inception; needs run-down on what's going on and whether or not it makes sense to continue the divison or shut it down.
   ABNI reviewed divisional financial statements and cash-flows and found some information to be flawed. After determining correct numbers; ABNI determined that salespersons compensation structure should be changed to share risk/reward with sales force. Compensation plan was designed, negotiated and implemented with ABNI assistance. New plan and financial results to the client will be monitored closely over the next six-months and a re-evaluation will be done.
   
   
9. Profitable designing firm, owner went through bankruptcy about 7-8 years ago, needs a small line of credit with reasonable terms to cover cash pinches as they occur.
   Line of credit with fair terms obtained from a local bank.
   
   
10. Established lawn maintenance and landscape contractor needs a term loan for debt consolidation and equipment purchases and working capital line of credit.
    Loans obtained from a local bank.
    
    
11. Specialty manufacturer needs more space to relocate/expand its operations.
    Additional space and more favorable terms were negotiated with lessor at its existing location; relocation was not necessary.
    
    
12. Veterinarian practice with two locations for sale; take-over (owner wanted to retire).
    Partner brought in, retirement buy-out negotiated.
    
    
13. Very profitable manufacturer - highly leveraged deal.
    Sale completed for $28M (seller retained some equity).
    
    
14. Vending Company - looking to acquire more vending routes
    Three acquisitions completed in past year.
    
    
15. Manufacturer of chokes & rectifiers; seeks $250 - $350K to finance new product line (partially unrelated to its existing business)
    Combo of private investor and bank debt obtained.
    
    
16. Trailer/snowplow/truck accessory sales & service; seeks low-interest loan for showroom improvements; equipment & inventory and additional loan to consolidate old debts from a prior (unsuccessful) business.
    HUD loan obtained and additional bank financing arranged for.
    
    
17. Start-up with patented technology (high risk); need capital to bring product to market.
    Additional investors needed.
    
    
18. 32 unit motel/coffee shop in prime tourist area - owner open to offers.
    Upon review of owner's income and estate tax situation; sale was not considered feasible based on sale proceeds contemplated.
    
    
19. Established lawn maintenance and landscape contractor. Has been in business for 20 plus years. Seeks to dispose of lawn mowing division.
    Sale completed to a local competitor.
    
    
20. Franchisee of well-known fast-food chain(s) looking to acquire additional stores; turnaround situations preferred.
    Seven stores acquired over the past year; one has already been resold at a profit.
    
    
21. Individual looking to get into own business; has background as an insurance adjuster for National Company.
    Window/door contracting business has been acquired.
    
    
22. Former franchisee needs capital to finance purchase of a management territory, highly leveraged deal, insufficient collateral (banks weren't interested in loaning)
    Seller financing and reduced purchase price were negotiated.
    
    
23. Developer of seven-phase town house (8 units per phase) complex needs capital to start construction.
    Funds (private and bank) arranged for; construction in process.
    
    
24. Small tax practice for sale; ($70K gross; $50K net).
    Sale completed to a CPA firm.
    
    
25. Small picture framing business ($100K gross; $10K net) includes $15K inventory/ equipment and assumption of lease.
    Sale completed to a local competitor.
    
    
26. Professional practice available for sale; principal passed away unexpectadly; spouse open to offers.
    Sale completed and wealth preserved for spouse.
    
    
27. Partners in dispute over each others value to their organization; one ready to exit if resolution not arrived at.
    ABNI proposed various compensation/equity alternatives and assisted partners in negotiating a resolution to keep the organization in tact.
    
    
28. Multi unit apartment complexes; funded by local investors and local bank mortgages. Buildings are five - seven years old, rentals and cash flow are average. Reviewed F/S are available. Need funds to refinance mortgages (approx $ 260K) NBV of real estate is $ 384K; FMV is higher.
    Refinancings arranged through a local bank.
    

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