"The Irby family can unequivocally recommend the Principals of Vetus Partners to anyone wishing to recapitalize or sell their company. They are simply the most dedicated, hard working, knowledgeable and ethical investment bankers we have ever seen."

— Charles L. Irby
Former Chairman
Stuart C. Irby Co.

News & Transactions

March 12, 2009
Vetus Partners Advises on its Second Public
Company Divestiture in 2009

The investment bank of Vetus Partners is pleased to announce that its publicly-traded client, Embarq Corporation [NYSE: EQ], has divested its wholly-owned EMBARQ Logistics subsidiary to KGP Telecommunications. Full text

January 5, 2009 – Vetus Partners announced today that its U.K.-based, publicly-traded client, Cookson Group plc [LSE: CKSN], has divested its Hi-Tech Ceramics filters business to Süd-Chemie AG. Full text

April 21, 2008 – Vetus Partners announces that Tre Mischka, a 10-year distribution banking veteran, has joined the firm as a Director in the investment bank's Distribution Practice Group. Full text

July 20, 2007 – The investment bank of Vetus Partners is pleased to announce the sale of Roden Electric to Kendall Electric. Full text

June 13, 2007 – The investment bank of Vetus Partners announced today that its client, DBL Distributing, Inc. ("DBL"), signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ingram Micro, Inc. Full text

June 7, 2007 – Vetus Partners announced today the successful recapitalization of its client, Lewis-Goetz and Company, Inc., led by Boston-based private equity fund Audax Group. Full text

Vetus Partners

The investment banking firm of Vetus Partners helps private and public companies maximize the value of their businesses by providing a comprehensive array of financial advisory services. We offer a distinctive combination of financial, operational, and industry expertise to meet the unique needs of the middle market. Vetus' investment bankers have served as financial advisors in a broad range of transactions, both domestic and cross-border, with an aggregate dollar volume exceeding $2 billion.

Vetus is a Latin root for veteran, meaning "highly experienced," and serves as the founding principle of our firm. Our senior bankers are seasoned industry experts and our advisory services are highly industry focused, allowing us to bring world-class knowledge and advice to our clients.

To learn more about our investment banking services, please contact Vetus Partners today.

*Certain referenced transactions were executed by Vetus Principals at predecessor firm.

Vetus Principals have executed financial advisory assignments involving leading companies and private equity sponsors throughout the world.

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