EBIT Associates Merger And Acquisitions

The Best Price. The Best Terms.A leading intermediary and investment-banking firm advising private and corporate clients on lower middle market transactions.

MERGER AND ACQUISITIONSEBIT Associates is a leading provider of Merger and Acquisition services to family-owned and private lower middle market companies across a wide range of industries. Our senior management works closely with clients throughout the transaction process. Every one of our transactions is conducted with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.CAPABILITIES:Exclusive Sales TransactionsLeveraged/Management BuyoutsBuy Side Acquisition AdvisorySell Side Acquisition AdvisoryCorporate DivesturesReview of Strategic Alternatives

FINANCINGEBITs professionals are experienced in capital raising solutions including senior debt, subordinated debt, and mezzanine capital. We maintain a strong relationship with financial institutions including commercial banks, private equity funds, mezzanine funds and venture capital funds.FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING & RECAPITALIZATIONS:Plans of ReorganizationLender & Creditor NegotiationsBusiness Plan/Debt Capacity AnalysisDebt RecapitalizationsManagement BuyoutsMinority Equity-Led Recapitalizations

STRATEGIC ADVISORYBusinesses face many decisions on how to capture the most value for their shareholders. EBITs strategic advisory professionals partner with you to analyze every available opportunity, by studying the industry in relation to future opportunities and economic conditions, to capture the greatest value for your business.HELPING EXECUTIVES ANSWER:Should we add products or services?How can we increase profit margins?Are there untapped markets we can acquire?Is selling the business best for our shareholders and the future of the business?Is this the right time to retire and recapitalize the company?

VALUATIONSEBIT Associates provides independent and objective valuation advisory services, including merger and acquisition transactions, asset appraisal (including machinery and equipment appraisal), and strategic planning. Our valuation professionals utilize advanced valuation techniques and an understanding of economic conditions to provide sophisticated valuation services.A company appraisal commonly includes four major phases:Phase 1 Preliminary StepsPhase 2 Data GatheringPhase 3 Research and AnalysisPhase 4 Valuation

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT APPRAISALEquipment and Machinery valuation is a critical part of establishing the overall value of any business. Lenders, Accountants and Attorneys are legally required to satisfy the valuation regulations of the US Small Business Administration and Bank Examiners, as well as the AICPA for the IRS.A Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) ensures that your appraisal is fully substantiated and defensible. All your possible questions regarding equipment value, goodwill, tangible assets, and method of valuation are answered by a comprehensive reporting system. EBITs Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal experts will ensure that you know exactly what your assets are worth, and provide reports and back up documentation that will satisfy all the lenders, accountants and attorneys involved in your deal.

EBIT HISTORY1999Founded to provide high-quality lower middle market M&A services.1999-2007EBIT obtains success in selling over 40 companies in a broad array of industries.2007Mr. Cushing named President of Midwest Business Brokers Intermediaries (MBBI).2010EBIT becomes a certified machinery & equipment appraiser.2011Established office in Iowa and China with the addition of Managing Director Paul Klinge2012-2014Established office in Florida with the addition of Managing Director Jim Johnson and Zeeshan Salehjee who has traveled to over 45 countries.WHO WE ARE - EBIT HISTORY

EBIT has represented both buy/sell engagements for lower middle market up to 129MM. Some company names have been changed to protect confidentiality.TRANSACTION EXPERIENCE

CONTACT EBIT AssociatesEBIT Associates, Ltd.117 S. Cook Street #212Barrington, IL 60010

Toll Free: 888.560.EBIT (3248)Phone: 847.566.0500Fax: 847.566.0100info@ebitassociates.com www.ebitassociates.com