The current state of the capital markets has limited the number of alternatives available to most smaller-capitalization public companies. Increasing regulation and compliance costs in conjunction with deteriorating sponsorship have multiplied the challenges that confront the senior managers of these companies.

The following case studies illustrate the capabilities of our investment banking professionals in assisting smaller-capitalization public companies maximize shareholder value in today's turbulent markets through mergers, sales and going-private transactions:

Sale of Collins Industries, Inc. Butler Manufacturing Company - Various Transactions