Distressed Transactions in Illinois

Claire's is an international specialty retailer offering value-priced costume jewelry and accessories to fashion-aware tweens, teens, and young adult females. Claire's was founded in 1974 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Ames Watson
Investor
Distressed Investor
Columbia, Maryland
www.ameswatson.com
Advisor: RCS Advisors

Roti is a modern Mediterranean restaurant showcasing delicious flavors, wholesome ingredients, and bright spices. Roti was founded in 2007 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Edible Brands
Company
Food
Atlanta, Georgia
www.ediblebrands.com

True Value is an independent hardware retailer and cooperative with locations across the US. True Value was founded in 1948 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Do it Best
Company
Distribution
Fort Wayne, Indiana
www.doitbestonline.com

ACON Investments
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Washington, District of Columbia
www.aconinvestments.com

Fast Radius is a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company that provides software applications and manufacturing solutions that help engineers design, make and fulfill commercial-grade parts, when and where they are needed. Fast Radius was formed in 2017 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

SyBridge Technologies
Company
Information Technology
Itasca, Illinois
www.sybridgetech.com

Paper Source is lifestyle brand retailer that offers a curated selection of fine papers, gifts, crafts, party supplies, wrap, greeting cards and an exclusive collection of envelopes and cards. Paper Source was founded in 1983 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Barnes & Noble
Company
Retail
New York, New York
www.barnesandnobleinc.com

FTD provides floral, specialty foods, gift and related products and services to consumers, retail florists, and other retail locations and companies in need of floral and gifting solutions. FTD's portfolio of brands includes proFlowers, proplants, shari’s berries, personal creations, redEnvelope, cherry moon farms, flying flowers, flowers direct, sesame, ink cards, postagram, and Gifts.com. FTD was founded in 1910 and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Nexus Capital Management
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Los Angeles, California
www.nexuslp.com

Sears is an integrated retailer providing merchandise and other services. The Company operates department stores across the US and was originally established in 1892. Sears is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Transform Holdco LLC
Company
Retail
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
www.transformco.com

Maurice Sporting Goods is a family owned wholesaler of sporting goods products in the fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation, marine, sports licensing and outdoor gift categories, serving mass retailers and independent dealers throughout the United States, Canada and other international markets. Maurice also operates a portfolio of sourcing and manufacturing companies containing recognizable brands such as Shoreline Marine, South Bend Fishing Tackle and Rivers Edge Outdoor themed gift products.

Middleton Partners
Investor
Distressed Investor
Northbrook, Illinois
www.middletonpartners.net

Marbles - The Brain Store is the U.S. omni-channel specialty retailer of handpicked and expert-tested products specifically designed to strengthen and stimulate the brain. Marbles has followed one mission: “Build Better Brains.” Marbles fulfills its mission through a multi-channel platform of stores, catalogs and ecommerce. Merchandise includes best-in-class games, puzzles, books and software. Products fall under five brain-building categories: word skills, coordination, visual perception, critical thinking, and memory.

Spin Master
Company
Consumer Products
Toronto, Ontario
www.spinmaster.com

Corelle Brands LLC is a manufacturer and marketer of bakeware, dinnerware, kitchen and household tools, rangetop cookware and cutlery products. Corelle Brands LLC and its affiliates manufacture and market products worldwide through a portfolio of well-recognized and respected brands, including under the Pyrex®, Corelle®, Corningware®, Snapware®, Chicago Cutlery®, Revere®, Visions®, Ekco® and Baker's Secret® trademarks. Corelle Brands LLC and its affiliates employ approximately 3,000 people, and have major manufacturing and distribution operations in North America and Asia-Pacific regions. Corelle Brands LLC was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois.

W Capital Partners
Investor
Secondary Investor
New York, New York
www.wcapgroup.com

Giordano's is a privately held company that owns and operates a pizza restaurant. Giordano's is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Victory Park Capital Advisors
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.victoryparkcapital.com

Global Capacity is a telecom information and logistics company providing a fully integrated telecommunications supply chain management system that streamlines and accelerates the process of designing, pricing, building, optimizing and managing customized communications networks. Global Capacity is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Pivotal Group
Investor
Family Office
Phoenix, Arizona
www.pivotalgroup.com

Schutt Sports, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of football, softball, baseball and basketball equipment to the youth, high school, college and professional markets.

Platinum Equity
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Beverly Hills, California
www.platinumequity.com

RathGibson, Inc. is a manufacturer of high–performance welded austenitic stainless steel and specialty alloy tubing. RathGibson tubing is chosen where strength, durability and resistance to heat and corrosion are crucial. Representative end uses occur in industries such as oil and gas production and exploration, power generation, food and dairy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, petrochemicals and semiconductors.

Wayzata Investment Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Plymouth, Minnesota
www.wayzatainvestmentpartners.com

aPriori Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.aprioricapital.com

Midwest Bank and Trust is an Illinois based bank with 23 branches.

FirstMerit Corp.
Company
Financial Services
Akron, Ohio
www.firstmerit.com

George Washington Savings Bank was a local bank and financial services company based in Orland Park, Illinois.

FirstMerit Corp.
Company
Financial Services
Akron, Ohio
www.firstmerit.com
Advisors: Squire Sanders , Sandler O'Neill + Partners