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April 25, 2013
AUSTIN, TX – APRIL 22, 2013 – Westlake Securities has been named a finalist in the 2013 North Texas M&A Awards, and Brad Purifoy, Westlake’s Dallas Partner and Managing Director, nominated for Dealmaker of the Year. The Dallas Business Journal … Continue Reading →
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February 26, 2013
AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 26, 2013 – Westlake Securities, a Texas-based middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Trinity Forge, Inc. (“Trinity Forge” or the “Company”) has completed a leveraged recapitalization with Lone Star Investment Advisors, LLC. (“Lone … Continue Reading →
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January 31, 2013
AUSTIN, TX – JANUARY 31, 2013 – Westlake Securities, LLC, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Craig Hancock to its capital markets team. Originally from Katy, TX, Hancock has worked in securities for over a decade, in both … Continue Reading →
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December 17, 2012
Westlake Securities partner Randy Finch addressed Grant Thornton partners and managing directors on November 15, 2012 at the firm’s Annual Leadership Conference in Scottsdale Arizona. Nearly 800 current and retired partners and managing directors from Grant Thornton LLP offices across the … Continue Reading →
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October 25, 2012
Austin’s largest full service middle market investment bank, Westlake Securities, has added a research division to its services. Established in 2003, Westlake Securities has grown from solely investment banking to include capital markets trading services and financial advisory specializing in … Continue Reading →
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October 2, 2012
Austin, TX – October 2, 2012 – Westlake Securities, LCC, is pleased to announce the sale of Maxim Silencers, Inc. and Silex Innovations, Inc. (“MaximSilex”) to Industrial Acoustics Company, Inc. (“IAC”), a portfolio company of AEA Investors (UK) LLP. Westlake … Continue Reading →
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September 23, 2012
Austin, TX – September 23, 2012 - Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle market investment bank, announces the completion of a debt and equity placement for Applied Natural Gas Fuels, Inc. (the “Company”). Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and … Continue Reading →
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September 20, 2012
Austin, TX – September 18, 2012 – Westlake Securities is pleased to name the 31 companies presenting at its New Frontiers in Energy Conference 2012 next week. To be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin … Continue Reading →
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August 14, 2012
Westlake Securities to hold second annual energy conference in Austin, Texas MEDIA RELEASE AUSTIN, TX – August 12, 2012 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce its second annual energy conference to be held in Austin, TX in … Continue Reading →
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August 10, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas – Thursday, August 09, 2012 – Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment bank, announces the acquisition of KMCO LP by Owner Resource Group (“ORG”), an Austin base private equity firm. Westlake Securities advised ORG throughout the deal … Continue Reading →
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July 17, 2012
Westlake Securities Presents New Frontiers in Energy Conference 2012 Sponsored by Grant Thornton SAVE THE DATE! Opening Reception: Monday Evening, September 24, 2012 Conference: Tuesday September 25, 2012 Where: AT&T Executive Conference Center, Austin, Texas What: Hear private and public … Continue Reading →
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July 11, 2012
Westlake Securities’ investment bankers have observed that the IRS issuance of regulations intended to clarify Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 409A have resulted in an increased demand for private company valuations. As there are a limited number of firms in … Continue Reading →
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December 6, 2011
AUSTIN, TX — Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment bank, announces the debt recapitalization of RMB, Inc. with Main St Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (“Main Street”). Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, RMB is a healthcare revenue cycle management company serving customers … Continue Reading →
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November 16, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas – A natural gas conference in Austin earlier this month has spawned significant synergies which can only benefit the industry in the United States, says conference host Westlake Securities. The New Frontiers in Natural Gas Conference was held … Continue Reading →
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June 27, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas – June 27, 2011 – Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment bank, has announced the sale of Ormet Corporation’s (“Ormet” or the “Company”) Burnside Marine Terminal to Impala Warehousing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trafigura Beheer B.V., a … Continue Reading →
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May 26, 2011
DALLAS, Texas – May 26, 2011 – Brad Purifoy, a Managing Director for Westlake Securities, has been chosen to serve as President of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG), effective June 1, 2011. He will … Continue Reading →
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January 5, 2011
AUSTIN, Texas – January 5, 2011 – Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment bank, has announced the sale of Phoenix Container, Inc. to BWAY Holding Company, a portfolio company of Madison Dearborn Partners. Westlake Securities advised Phoenix Container throughout the … Continue Reading →
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September 27, 2010
AUSTIN, TX – September 27, 2010 – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Lisa Bulkley has joined the firm effective October 1, 2010 as Director of Acquisition Services. She will be based in Westlake’s recently opened Dallas Office. “The … Continue Reading →
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August 26, 2010
DALLAS, TX – August 25, 2010 – Westlake Securities, a full-service investment banking firm based in Austin, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Dallas office, co-managed by Terry Fick and Brad Purifoy. They will join the firm … Continue Reading →
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August 17, 2010
AUSTIN, TX – August 17, 2010 – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Michael Ashby has joined the firm effective August 2, 2010 and will serve in the role of Vice President – Institutional Sales in the Firm’s Capital … Continue Reading →
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August 9, 2010
AUSTIN, TX – August 10, 2010 – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the promotions of Brad Alexander and Cory Allen to Managing Director, and Jon D’Andrea and Josh Cobb to Associate in the Firm’s Investment Banking Group. “The promotions … Continue Reading →
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June 5, 2009
AUSTIN, TX – June 5, 2009 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Vantage Energy Services, Inc. (“Vantage” or the “Company”) (AMX: VTG) has entered into definitive agreements with certain institutional investors and members of management with respect … Continue Reading →
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April 21, 2009
Austin, Texas – April 21, 2009-Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the acquisition of VI Technology, Inc. (“VI” or the “Company”) by Aeroflex, Inc, (“Aeroflex”), a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, Goldman Sachs and Veritas Capital. VI has been … Continue Reading →
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March 4, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas – March 4, 2009 – Westlake Securities, LLC, a Texas based middle-market investment bank, has announced the sale of the North American assets of NxtPhase T&D Corporation (“NxtPhase” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Perseus, LLC (“Perseus”), … Continue Reading →
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February 18, 2009
HOUSTON, TX – February 18, 2009 – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Bradley S. Alexander will be joining the firm as a Director in the corporate finance group effective March 1, 2009. Mr. Alexander will join Randolph Ewing … Continue Reading →
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January 5, 2009
AUSTIN, TX – January 5, 2009 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Seismic Equipment Solutions (“SES” or the “Company”) has completed a leveraged recapitalization led by the private equity firm, Perseus LLC (“Perseus”). Westlake Securities served as exclusive … Continue Reading →
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October 29, 2008
AUSTIN, TX – October 29, 2008 – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Scott Bartley has joined the firm effective October 20, 2008 and will serve in the role of Vice President and Controller. Scott will have responsibility for … Continue Reading →
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October 1, 2008
AUSTIN, TX – October 1, 2008 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that it received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on September 22, 2008 to commence an institutional equity sales and trading business. In connection … Continue Reading →
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August 25, 2008
AUSTIN, TX – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hutchison Hayes Separation by Alfa Laval Group. Westlake Securities represented Hutchison Hayes in the structuring, negotiation and consummation of the asset sale to Alfa Laval. Hutchison Hayes, based … Continue Reading →
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February 18, 2008
AUSTIN, TX – February 18, 2008 – In its continued expansion, Westlake Securities today announced the addition of two new investment bankers to the firm. Cory Allen and Ryan Foley recently joined the firm as a Vice President and a … Continue Reading →
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January 9, 2008
HOUSTON, TX – January 1, 2008 – Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Houston, Texas. The office in the Galleria area will allow Westlake Securities to enhance service to clients who are located … Continue Reading →
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November 20, 2007
AUSTIN, TX – November 4, 2007 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Sadler’s Bar-B-Que Sales, Ltd. (“Sadler’s”) has completed a leveraged recapitalization led by Brazos Private Equity Partners, LLC. Westlake Securities served as exclusive financial advisor to … Continue Reading →
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October 8, 2007
OptionEase, Inc. and Westlake Securities Announce Strategic Alliance for Equity Compensation Compliance Services SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orange County, CA based OptionEase, Inc., and Westlake Securities, based in Austin, TX, have announced today a strategic business alliance focused on providing … Continue Reading →
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June 21, 2007
Austin Business Journal – April 10, 2007 June 21, 2007 Local independent investment bank Westlake Securities has leased a new, bigger office at The Terrace in South Austin off MoPac Expressway. Westlake Securities — which provides merger/acquisition, capital raising and … Continue Reading →
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March 22, 2007
The Austin American Statesman March 22, 2007 Bulldog Solutions Receives $5 Million Investment from SSM Partners Demand generation leader Bulldog Solutions has received a $5 million investment from SSM Partners, a private equity firm focused on high-growth, technology-enabled service businesses. … Continue Reading →
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August 15, 2006
August 15, 2006/Austin, TX – Westlake Securities proudly announces that Randy Finch joined the firm on August 15 and will serve in the role of Managing Director. Randy will focus on middle-market technology and industrial companies in Westlake’s corporate finance … Continue Reading →
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April 5, 2006
TESSCO Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TESS – News), a value-added supplier of the product solutions needed to design, build, run, maintain, and use wireless systems, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the non-cash assets and businesses … Continue Reading →
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January 14, 2006
Westlake Securities has announced completion of a third round of financing for San Antonio-based VidaCare Corporation, in the amount of $5 million Series C Preferred Stock. The round was fully subscribed by existing individual investors and the company’s sole institutional … Continue Reading →
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July 5, 2005
Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Austin-based Focus Strategies. This partnership will enable the professionals at Focus to work with Westlake Securities in a placement agent capacity in corporate finance transactions involving a … Continue Reading →
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April 25, 2005
Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the sale of a Minority Interest in the holding company for MotorCity Casino, located in Detroit, Michigan. Westlake’s client in the transaction, Atwater Entertainment Associates, LLC, realized $106.4 million in the sale. AEA’s minority … Continue Reading →
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February 15, 2005
Austin, TX – Capital Network Securities (CNS), has announced completion of a second round of financing for San Antonio-based VidaCare Corporation, in the amount of $6.7 million Series B Preferred Stock. The round was led by Telegraph Hill Partners, a … Continue Reading →
