Aberdeen Gould is a corporate advisory firm that specializes in merger and acquisition services for manufacturing companies. The firm provides a full suite of value-added services for owners and managers of private and public companies looking to finance, divest or acquire operations. Based in Toronto, and with a presence in Quebec, the firm conducts business across North America through established client relationships. The experienced team members of Aberdeen Gould are committed to providing professional and objective guidance throughout the transaction process. As part of this service, Aberdeen Gould conducts a thorough analysis to determine specific client needs prior to undertaking any assignments, while preserving client confidentiality at all times. Aberdeen Gould provides advisory services to two U.S. based private equity groups and is able to participate as a principal in relation to affiliated transactions. The combined funds of over US$300 million available for investments in relation to scenarios such as:

• Acquisitions
• LBO, MBO & MBI's
• Privatizations
• Re-capitalization's
• Special situations (eg. buy-fix-sell)
• Total or partial divestitures