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Gemini Partners Announces Commencement of Voyant International Corporation PIPE Financing Activities |
Initial Bridge Financing Round Already Completed
Los Angeles, March 10, 2008 - GP Group, LLC, an affiliate of Gemini Partners, Inc., announced today that it has been retained as an advisor by Palo Alto, Calif.-based Voyant International Corporation (OTC-BB: VOYT), a digital media and technology holding company. Gemini intends to assist Voyant in raising PIPE financing. As the first phase of this PIPE, Gemini and Voyant have already completed an initial $2 million convertible bridge financing, on which Gemini served as exclusive advisor and placement agent.
Voyant intends to utilize these funds to support growth and working capital requirements, primarily for product development, sales and marketing relating to: (1) RocketStream, a subsidiary that provides a software-based data transfer acceleration solution that transfers files up to 200x faster than traditional FTP and (2) Aviation Broadband Services, a system-level solution to provide commercial airplane passenger with true broadband service.
Nathan Johnson, Principal of Gemini, commented, "Voyant is poised to be a growth company at the forefront of media and technology, and we are extremely pleased that they selected Gemini as their advisor. We have seen this market develop significantly since Voyant's launch last year. The company's unique business model provides public shareholders with an opportunity to participate in exciting ventures that have traditionally been restricted to the private sector."
About Gemini Partners, Inc.
Gemini Partners, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank providing small to middle market private and public companies corporate finance, merger and acquisition advisory and valuation advisory services through its affiliate Gemini Valuation Services, LLC. Gemini Partners also selectively invests in its client companies. For additional information regarding Gemini Partners or this transaction, please contact Nathan Johnson at 310-696-4001 or visit www.geminipartners.net.
About Voyant International Corporation
Voyant is a media and technology holding company focused on bringing innovative technologies, media assets, and strategic partnerships together to deliver next-generation commercial and consumer solutions to empower, enhance and enrich our digital world. The company works with strategic partners in the technology and entertainment sectors to locate, partner with, and acquire complementary technologies and media assets that position the company in the value chain from content creation to direct distribution to the consumer. More information can be found at www.voyant.net. To receive public information, including press releases, conference calls, SEC filings, profiles, investor kits, news alerts and other pertinent information, please register at www.voyant.net/investorpass.
Securities are offered by registered representatives of GP Group, LLC, a registered broker dealer, member FINRA (www.finra.org) & SIPC (www.sipc.org). Gemini Partners and GP Group, LLC are affiliated companies.
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Gemini Partners Announces Completion of AuraSound Financing |
GP Group, LLC, an affiliate of Gemini Partners, Inc. (collectively, “Gemini”), announces the successful completion of a $13 million equity financing for AuraSound, Inc. (“AuraSound” or the “Company”). In conjunction with the financing, AuraSound has completed a reverse merger transaction with Hemcure, Inc. (OTCBB: HMCU) and will be trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol ASND. Gemini served as exclusive financial advisor and placement agent on the financing.
AuraSound develops, manufactures and markets premium audio technology, specializing in the production of high sound-pressure-level, bass-rich, low distortion sound from ultra-compact speakers. Based upon an innovative portfolio of magnetics and audio technology consisting of 29 issued U.S. patents, AuraSound provides speakers ranging in size from __ mm to 18 inches that deliver improved sound quality to devices such as notebook computers, flat-panel televisions, mobile phones and high-end home and mobile audio systems. AuraSound is currently providing its audio solutions to premier electronics manufacturers such as NEC, Quanta, Amtran, Softbank, Epson and Westinghouse.
About Gemini Partners, Inc.
Gemini Partners, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank providing small to middle market private and public companies corporate finance, merger and acquisition advisory and valuation advisory services. In addition to its investment banking services, Gemini Partners selectively invests in its client companies. For additional information regarding Gemini Partners or this transaction, please contact Nathan Johnson at 310-696-4001 or visit www.geminipartners.net .
About AuraSound, Inc.
AuraSound, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance micro-speakers for the electronics industry. AuraSound was founded in 1990 and is located in Santa Fe Springs, California. For additional information visit www.aurasound.com .
Securities are offered by registered representatives of GP Group, LLC, a registered broker dealer, member FINRA & SIPC. Gemini Partners and GP Group, LLC are affiliated companies.
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Gemini Partners Announces the Completion of Telscape Senior
Debt Financing |
Gemini Partners, Inc. acted as the exclusive financial advisor and placement agent in the successful placement of an $11 million senior debt financing for Telscape Communications, Inc. from East West Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWBC). Telscape intends to utilize the proceeds of the financing to refinance existing debt, provide additional working capital for the launch of its wireless product offering and to fund expansion into new markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Telscape is a premier competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) serving U.S. Hispanic consumers. The Company currently offers local, long distance and international telecommunications and internet services to residential customers throughout select markets in Southern California and Nevada including Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. In addition, Telscape has begun providing wireless voice and data telecommunications services to customers in these markets. Telscape is headquartered in Monrovia, CA and has over 400 employees.
About Gemini Partners, Inc.
Gemini Partners, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank providing small to middle market private and public companies corporate finance, merger and acquisition advisory and valuation advisory services. In addition to its investment banking services, Gemini Partners selectively invests in its client companies. For additional information regarding Gemini Partners or this transaction, please contact Nathan Johnson at 310-696-4001 or visit www.geminipartners.net.
About Telscape Communications, Inc.
Telscape is a facilities-based CLEC providing local, long distance and international wireline and wireless telecommunications services to residential customers throughout Southern California and Nevada. Telscape differentiates itself from competitors by providing products, distribution channels and customer service that are tailored to meet the unique needs of the U.S. Hispanic market segment. For additional information, visit www.telscape.com.
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Gemini Announces Completion of Vertical Lend Financing |
June 2006 - Gemini Partners, Inc. (“Gemini”) today announced the completion of a private equity financing for Vertical Lend, Inc. (“Vertical Lend” or the “Company”). Gemini served as the exclusive financial advisor and placement agent on the transaction.
Vertical Lend is a vertically integrated financial services marketing company. It is composed of three divisions that focus on the generation, origination and sale of financial products and leads; primarily in the reverse and traditional mortgage markets. Vertical Lend’s Lead Generation division generates and sells financial services leads to a network of brokers, lenders, banks and other financial institutions through a nationally recognized advertising campaign. Vertical Lend’s Network Management division consists of a network of independent financial professionals, including accountants, financial planners, insurance agents and tax preparers, who market Vertical Lend’s financial products to their personal clientele. Vertical Lend’s Origination division originates mortgage loans from the Network Management and Lead Generation divisions. Vertical Lend was founded in 1996 and is based in Melville, New York.
Matthew Johnson, Principal of Gemini, commented: “Vertical Lend has developed a truly unique approach to marketing to the financial services industry. The Company’s lead generation platform and its network of financial professionals provide an extremely scalable source of financial product leads that Vertical Lend can originate internally or sell to other interested parties.”
About Gemini Partners, Inc.
Gemini Partners, Inc., with its affiliates GP Group and Gemini Valuation Services, is a Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank providing small to middle market private and public companies corporate finance, merger and acquisition advisory and valuation advisory services. In addition to its investment banking services, Gemini Partners selectively invests in its client companies. For additional information, visit www.geminipartners.net.
About Vertical Lend, Inc.
Vertical Lend, Inc. utilizes a nationally recognized advertising campaign and network of over 2,500 accountants, financial planners, insurance agents and tax preparers to generate financial product leads, focusing primarily on the reverse and traditional mortgage markets. These qualified leads are either originated by the Company or sold to other to outside brokers and lenders. Vertical Lend has developed a very strong presence in the reverse mortgage industry where it is the leading provider of reverse mortgage leads to lenders nationwide. Vertical Lend was founded in 1996 and is located in Melville, New York. For additional information, visit www.verticallend.com.
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Gemini Partners Completes MBO of Telscape Communications, Inc. |
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2006--Gemini Partners, Inc. ("Gemini") announced today that it has completed the management buyout of Telscape Communications, Inc. ("Telscape" or the "Company"). Telscape was acquired from TSG Capital, LLC by an investor group led by Gemini Partners that included the Company's existing management. Gemini invested its own capital as well as served as the exclusive financial advisor to Telscape management. The Bank Street Group LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to TSG Capital on the transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Telscape is a prominent Los Angeles-based provider of telecommunications services to the U.S. Hispanic market, serving over 100,000 residential customers.
Telscape Communications is the premier Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) serving U.S. Hispanic consumers. The Company currently offers local and long distance access, network features, international calling services and internet services to residential customers throughout select markets in Southern California and Nevada, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. Telscape is headquartered in Monrovia, CA and has over 360 employees.
Ruben Garcia, President and CEO of Telscape Communications, remarked: "Telscape is extremely pleased to partner with Gemini Partners as the Company enters the next phase of development. We expect that Gemini will contribute significant value with their strategic and financial knowledge of the Hispanic and telecommunications markets."
Nathan Johnson, Principal at Gemini Partners, commented: "Telscape has demonstrated a unique ability to provide services that are tailored to meet the needs of the U.S. Hispanic market segment. We look forward to working closely with management to continue the expansion of Telscape's existing telecommunications business and to capitalize on new opportunities within the growing Hispanic sector."
About Gemini Partners, Inc.
Gemini Partners, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank providing small to middle market private and public companies corporate finance, merger and acquisition advisory and valuation advisory services. Gemini Partners selectively invests in its client companies. For additional information, visit www.geminipartners.net.
About Telscape Communications, Inc.
Telscape is a facilities-based CLEC providing local, long distance and international wireline telecommunications services to residential customers throughout Southern California and Nevada. Telscape differentiates itself from competitors by providing products, distribution channels and customer service that are tailored to meet the unique needs of the U.S. Hispanic market segment. For additional information, visit www.telscape.com.
About The Bank Street Group LLC
The Bank Street Group LLC is a private investment banking firm providing a comprehensive array of financial advisory services to middle market companies. Bank Street's senior professionals have originated and executed more than $250 billion of financial and strategic transactions. For additional information, visit www.bankstreetgroup.com.
Contacts:
Gemini Partners, Inc.
Ryan Fisk, 310-696-4001
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Gemini Announces Completion of Ironclad Financing |
GP Group, LLC, an affiliate of Gemini Partners, Inc. (collectively, “Gemini”), announced today the completion of a $7.32 million equity financing for Ironclad Performance Wear Corp (“Ironclad” or the “Company”). Gemini served as financial advisor and co-placement agent on the financing with Brean Murray, Carret & Co., LLC. In conjunction with the financing, Ironclad has completed a reverse merger transaction with Europa Trade Agency, Ltd. (OTCBB: EUTA) and is now trading on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol ICPW.
Ironclad is a Los Angeles-based designer and manufacturer of high performance specialty glove and apparel products for the construction/industrial services markets. Ironclad utilizes proprietary technology to design job-specific gloves and apparel that enhance a tradesman’s ability to efficiently perform necessary job functions for a number of professions. Through the sale of its specialized glove products, the Company has built a strong reputation in the construction/ industrial services industries as the brand name on which working professionals can depend. The Company is looking to leverage this reputation in its expansion into the specialty apparel product channels.
Ed Jaeger, President, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ironclad remarked: “This merger by which we have become a public company marks a new era for Ironclad, and will now allow us to share our vision and growth with our public investors, customers, suppliers and our employees. We plan to continue leveraging our proprietary technologies and distribution channels to introduce new products and penetrate new domestic and international markets.”
Gemini’s Principal, Matthew Johnson commented: “Ironclad has established itself as an innovator and market leader in the construction and industrial services markets through the sale of its high performance glove products, and we believe the Company has strong potential to grow significantly through the sale of its new performance apparel line. The Company is in a unique position to become the leading brand across a number of niche markets.”
About Gemini Partners, Inc.
Gemini Partners, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based boutique investment bank providing small to middle market private and public companies corporate finance, merger and acquisition advisory and valuation advisory services. In addition to its investment banking services, Gemini Partners selectively invests in its client companies. Securities are offered by registered representatives of GP Group, LLC, a registered broker dealer, member FINRA & SIPC. Gemini Partners and GP Group, LLC are affiliated companies. For additional information, visit http://www.geminipartners.net.
About Brean Murray, Carret & Co., LLC
Brean Murray, Carret & Co., LLC is a full service, research-driven securities firm, dedicated to delivering high quality investment banking services and investment ideas to its clients. Brean Murray, Carret & Co. has served growth companies and investors for over three decades. For additional information, visit http://www.breanmurraycarret.com.
About Ironclad Performance Wear Corp
Ironclad Performance Wear Corp is a recognized market leading designer and manufacturer of branded performance work wear for the construction/industrial services markets. The Company has generated significant brand equity through the sale of its high quality, specialized glove and apparel products in the U.S., Australia and Japan. Ironclad was founded in 1998 and is located in Los Angeles, California. For additional information, visit http://www.ironclad.com. |
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