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Lazarus Capital Partners acquires Saul’s Seismic Inc.
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sauls Seismic, Inc. of  Birmingham, Alabama by Lazarus Capital Partners (“LCP”) also of Birmingham, Alabama

Safeguard Business Systems, Inc. (“Safeguard”) acquires Hammer’s Quality Business Systems, Inc.
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hammer’s Quality Business Systems, Inc. in Billings, MT

National Oilwell Varco (“NOV”) acquires Permian Fabrication and Services
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Permian Fabrication and Services LP in Odessa, Texas

Tom Braun Joins The Transition Companies
Tom Braun has joined The Transitions Companies LLC (“TTC”) and has been appointed Senior Managing Director.

The Transition Companies Expands Corporate Headquarters
The Transitions Companies announces the doubling of its corporate headquarters facility and offices.

Kinderhook Industries Acquires Another Line, Inc.
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Another Line, Inc. in Lake Forest, California.

Private Strategic M&A Activity Increases
Middle Market M&A Activity by Private Strategic Acquirers Near Historically High Levels.

Sound Perfection, Inc. Recapitalizes to Form SP Technologies LLC
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the recapitalization of Sound Perfection Inc. of Frisco, Texas.

Custom HBC Engages The Transition Companies
Custom HBC retains The Transition Companies to assist with private equity options leading to accelerating growth.

The Transition Companies Opens a Canadian Office
The Transition Companies opens an office in Montreal, Canada.

The Transition Companies Merges with RMA Consulting
The Transition Companies, LLC (“TTC”) announces the merger with RMA Consulting, LLC and a new office in Denver, CO.

M&A Private Buyer Activity Increases
Buyers of Privately-Held Companies Shifting in the Current Market.

The Transition Companies Renames Business Optimization Practice Group
The Transition Companies renames its Consulting Services Group to the Business Optimization Practice Group.

The Transition Companies Announces Video M&A Newsletter
The Transition Companies publishes its first video M&A Newsletter visible to the public and posted on www.TransitionCompanies.com.

The Transition Companies LLC Sponsors The Capital Zone
The Transition Companies LLC is one of the sponsors of The Southern California Business Growth Conference.

The Transition Companies LLC to Host M&A Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies LLC is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum in Chicago area in May 2009.

The Transition Companies Moves Corporate Headquarters
The Transitions Companies announces its move to a larger headquarters facility and offices needed to accommodate the company’s growing and expanding business base.

The Transition Companies Promotes Michael Ryan to Executive Vice President
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the promotion of Mr. Michael Ryan to position of Executive Vice President.

The Transition Companies Advises King Oil Company on Sale to Private Investor
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor.

The Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holdings
The Transition Companies LLC announces the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC.

International and Private Equity Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum at The Renaissance Hotel Times Square, New York City on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:00 AM.