http://www.rhrosen.com/news/ The latest news and information from RH Rosen Associates, Inc.. en Copyright 2008 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:28:56 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss As long-time advisors to EarthColor, Inc., we assisted in completing this ground-breaking transaction – creating the single largest manufacturing operation in the nation specializing solely in commercial printing. EarthColor Announces Acquisition of L. P. Thebault July 09, 2007 WEST ORANGE, NJ – EarthColor, Inc. announced today that it has acquired L. P. Thebault Co., one of North America’s premier commercial printers, founded in 1954 by Louis P. Thebault and led by Brian Thebault during the last 25 years. The transaction creates the country’s largest privately held graphic communications facility solely dedicated to serving the high end commercial printing market with the broadest range of solutions and services available in the industry. Brian Thebault will remain Chairman of L. P. Thebault, which will become an EarthColor division. Robert Kashan, CEO of EarthColor, said “The Thebault family has built one of the nation’s most-admired printing service organizations. With over 50 years of experience, L. P. Thebault Co. has an unmatched team of seasoned professionals working with state of the art equipment and technology – making the company a perfect addition to EarthColor. “There’s an extraordinary fit between our two organizations,” said Brian Thebault. “This transaction creates an entity with unmatched services and capacity, driven by talented people who are entirely client-focused.” Throughout its 25 year history, EarthColor has enjoyed an unbroken record of growth, always remaining focused on building capacity and capabilities in ways that enhance its ability to perform for its customers. “We are dedicated to providing the industry’s most effective platform for managing the entire range of graphic communications needs for corporations, advertising agencies and designers” said Robert Kashan. In closing, Kashan added: “Ours is a customer-driven operation and the addition of L. P. Thebault Co. will only enhance that customer focus. We remain a company run by people who truly understand printing.” About EarthColor, Inc. Founded in 1982 by CEO Robert Kashan, EarthColor is a high-end, customer-oriented commercial printer focused on providing one-stop printing solutions of electronic prepress, printing and finishing primarily of promotional products. EarthColor is the largest competitor in the New York metropolitan market and one of the largest competitors in its other markets. The company operates a low-cost distributed print platform with production facilities in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Texas, with additional prepress operations in Arizona. EarthColor’s customers are blue-chip companies with an emphasis on industries with less advertising cyclicality such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and financial services. The Company specializes in short-run, high quality printed products that require quick turnaround times and significant customer service. For more information, please visit www.earthcolor.com. About L. P. Thebault Co. The L. P. Thebault Co. is a full service graphic communications company founded in 1954. Over the past 50+ years, LPT has experienced solid growth by delivering superb quality, customer service and expanding product offerings and services to a distinguished group of clients nationwide. Print expertise is in such product areas as promotional brochures, direct mail, catalogs, billing inserts, posters, magazine inserts, folding cartons/packaging, annual reports and corporate/employee communications literature, and POS materials. ISO certification, continuous improvement processes, and significant leadership and investment in environmental sustainability programs such as FSC certification and membership in Ceres reflect the company’s commitment to responsible manufacturing and 100% customer satisfaction. Visit www.thebault.com for more information. ]]> http://www.rhrosen.com/news/2007/07/rh_rosen_associates_inc_advise.html http://www.rhrosen.com/news/2007/07/rh_rosen_associates_inc_advise.html Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:28:56 -0500 We provided advisory services to Allied Capital Corporation, in evaluating their $211 million commitment to the EarthColor transaction. Allied Capital Corporation funds $210.5 million
management-led buyout of Earthcolor, Inc. November 20, 2006 Washington, DC – Allied Capital Corporation (NYSE: ALD) announced today that it has committed $210.5 million in the management-led buyout of EarthColor, Inc., (www.EarthColor.com) a leading commercial printer serving blue-chip customers in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications and financial services industries. The senior management of EarthColor made a significant equity investment in the company, acquiring a majority of the voting stock Based in New York City, EarthColor is the largest competitor in the New York metropolitan market and one of the largest competitors in its other markets. The company operates a low-cost distributed print platform with production facilities in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Texas, with additional prepress operations in Arizona. Founded in 1982 by Robert Kashan, CEO, EarthColor specializes in high quality printed products that require quick turnaround times and significant customer service. The Company has developed organically and through acquisitions into a diversified, full-service provider of commercial printing solutions, focusing on a highly-diversified list of blue-chip customers in industries with less advertising cyclicality such as telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and financial services. Mr. Kashan believes that EarthColor’s success is attributable to its emphasis on creating long-term partnerships with its customers; a low-cost and flexible production platform, and the ability to increase a customer’s speed to market, therefore generating higher returns per marketing dollar. “Allied Capital’s decision to invest in EarthColor reflects our high-degree of confidence in Robert Kashan and his skilled management team,” said John Fruehwirth, Managing Director of Allied Capital. “Robert and his team have created a unique, market-leading business, positioning EarthColor as a significant printer with a low-cost operating platform, and the capacity and flexibility to handle large print jobs with short-lead times for their large blue-chip customers. We believe this combination will allow the company to continue building on its success as it pursues growth opportunities.” “We have known the Allied Capital team for some time now and are pleased to have them as our new financial partner,” said Mr. Kashan. “They have worked hard to understand our business. Their financial strength and grasp of the business combine to make them a true value-added partner as we position our company for the next phase of growth – building a national platform to better serve our customers.” ]]> http://www.rhrosen.com/news/2006/11/rh_rosen_associates_inc_assist.html http://www.rhrosen.com/news/2006/11/rh_rosen_associates_inc_assist.html Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:19:54 -0500 We provided advisory services to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital, in evaluating their financing commitment to this EarthColor transaction. EarthColor acquires Applied Printing Technologies (APT) October 23, 2005 West Orange, NJ - EarthColor, Inc., the largest privately owned commercial printer in the New York Metropolitan area, announced the acquisition of Applied Printing Technologies (APT). APT has facilities in Moonachie, NJ and Elmira, NY. Applied Printing Technologies has been in business since 1960 with revenues of approximately $45 million. APT offers a broad range of solutions, which include full and half web printing with inline capability in Elmira, NY, and sheet fed, digital and web printing in Moonachie, NJ. The addition of APT increases EarthColor’s capacity and capability to service customers nationally. EarthColor’s full web, in line finishing and sheet fed capacity will significantly expand, and the Company’s product offerings will now include a full range of digital printing. “We are excited about the opportunity this acquisition offers to our existing and new clients. This transaction provides us with a stronger and more diverse platform and positions the company for further expansion”, said Robert Kashan, EarthColor’s CEO. About Earthcolor, Inc. EarthColor is a full service commercial printer, which is headquartered at 55 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052. EarthColor has been in business for over 20 years and currently has over 600 employees nationwide. The company’s divisions include: Barton Press, Cedar Graphics, EarthColor NY, EarthCameron, Earthcolor/Houston, EarthSpectrum, International Color Services, Kashan Litho, Media Printing and Tam/LCI. With the addition of APT, EarthColor’s revenue will exceed $240 million.]]> http://www.rhrosen.com/news/2005/10/rh_rosen_associates_inc_assist_1.html http://www.rhrosen.com/news/2005/10/rh_rosen_associates_inc_assist_1.html Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:27:26 -0500