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FEATURED TRANSACTIONS

Private Placement

FTICA arranged the financing that enabled privately-held Legacy Pharmaceuticals International to acquire two facilities – one in Basel, Switzerland, and one in Humacao, Puerto Rico – and their related businesses from publicly-held Valeant Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:VRX). The transaction was particularly challenging because of the need to find a lending institution comfortable with providing secured debt – both term and a revolver – to a company with significant non-U.S. assets. FTICA not only accomplished this objective, but also crafted a transaction that enabled management to maintain voting control with a minimum of investment.

Acquisition Advisory/Private Placement

FTICA advised Integra Telecom on its acquisition of Electric Lightwave, its acquisition financing, and its associated debt refinancing (together totalling $450 million). FTICA also advised Integra on target identification and valuation, and assisted in the transaction negotiations.

Merger Advisory/Fairness Opinion

FTICA advised Broadview Networks on its merger with Bridgecom, including sourcing an appropriate merger partner and negotiating terms of the transaction. FTICA also provided a fairness opinion to Broadview.

Recapitalization/Private Placement

FTICA advised the owner of Global Brand Marketing on its recapitalization, including the subordination of offshore trade debt, arrangement of a new credit facility and infusion of capital by a strategic investor.