This
announcement appears as a matter of record only
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Newell Communications, Inc.
has been merged
with

Diebold,
Inc. (NYSE: DBD)
We initiated
the transaction, acted as financial advisor
to and assisted with the negotiations as the representative
of Newell Communications, Inc.
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About Newell Communications, Inc. (NCI):
NCI, the leading building security integrator in the Richmond
VA marketplace, provides a full spectrum of building security,
life safety and communications products as well as design,
installation, maintenance and inspection services. NCI's customer
base includes commercial, governmental and educational institutions
and Fortune 500 corporations. Founded in 1971 by James R.
Newell, NCI hs 34 employees and is led by Rebecca Hite, president
since 1999, who continues in this capacity post-merger with
Diebold. www.nciva.com
About Diebold, Inc. (NYSE:DBD): Diebold
is a global leader in providing integrated self-service delivery
systems and services. The Canton, OH firm, founded in 1859,
employs more than 13,000 associated with representation in
more than 88 countries. The Integrated Security Solutions
unit of Diebold provides global sales, service, installation,
project management, and monitoring of original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) electronic security products to financial, retail and
commercial customers. These solutions provide Diebold customers
a single-source solution to their electronic security needs.
www.diebold.com
About
FOCUS: FOCUS, a boutique investment
bank and corporate development consulting firm, utilizes a
unique business approach in providing middle-market clients
with merger, acquisition, and corporate finance services.
The firm integrates corporate development consulting and transactional
expertise with extensive research capabilities and proven
client engagement methodology. Founded in 1982, FOCUS has
long-standing experience in completing mergers, acquisitions,
divestitures, capital formation, corporate development consulting
projects and financial advisory assignments. FOCUS has a significant
M&A practice in the government contracting and IT services
sectors. For more information, visit www.focusbankers.com. |