Recent Tombstones

   

Ocean Cable and Communications (OCC) has been sold by Industrial Revitalization of Japan (IRCJ)

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. advised in the divestiture of the Undersea Cable Business (OCC) of IRCJ. IRCJ is an investment fund run by the government. The business was sold to a Hong Kong-based PE Group.

Morgen, Evan, and Company advised Kaneka Corp in looking at partnership and acquisition opportunities in Europe and the US

Kaneka is a multi-billion dollar Japanese company.

Morgen, Evan, and Company advised Yamaha in Yamaha music's business acquisition strategy in North America.

Yamaha is a leading musical instruments company.

Frunklin Electric has acquired the Submersible Motor Business of Mitsubishi Electric.

Franklin Electric is a billion dollar electric motor maker. Mitsubishi is a leading electronic company.

Hoffmann + Associates, Inc. has received an investment from Mitsubishi International Corporation.

Hoffmann + Associates based in Canada is active in the field of information technology, providing training, consultation and production services to design and creative communities around the world. They also have interest in the development and production of next generation interactive content and the distribution of interactive materials on-line for the edutainment industry.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Hoffmann + Associates financial advisor to identify an appropriate partner and assist in the negotiation of a distribution agreement and raise investment capital. Morgen, Evan secured an investment from Mitsubishi International Corporation, a global trading company.

Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. has established a joint venture with Kaijo Engineering, Inc.

Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. is a Nashua, NH based company and a provider of semi-conductor manufacturing and machine vision technology.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.’s financial advisor to find a joint venture partner in Japan. A joint venture was realized with Kaijo Engineering, Inc.

Hoffmann + Associates, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Shingakusha.

Hoffmann + Associates based in Canada is active in the field of information technology, providing training, consultation and production services to design and creative communities around the world. They also have interest in the development and production of next generation interactive content and the distribution of interactive materials on-line for the edutainment industry.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Hoffmann + Associates¹ financial advisor to identify a strategic partner in Japan. A strategic partnership was realized with Shingakusha, a leading Japanese publishing firm.

Geotek Communications, Inc. has set up a Joint Venture with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

Geotek Communications is a Montvale, NJ based company and a provider of mobile logistics systems operating over the company¹s proprietary network: a spectrum-efficient, high-quality 900MHz integrated digital voice and wireless data communication network.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. secured an investment between Geotek Communications and Mitsubishi Electric, a world leader in the manufacturing and marketing of electronic and electrical equipment.

Graphisoft has made an investment in ExpressionTools Inc.

Graphisoft is a Hungarian technical software provider to the architecture and building industry. The company is listed on the Neuer Market in Germany . While Graphisoft was already somewhat established internationally, the company was looking to pursue opportunities in other global markets, and wanted to consolidate its presence in Japan.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained by Graphisoft as a financial advisor to secure an investment between Graphisoft and ExpressionTools, a Japanese based company specializing in development, localization, sales and support of computer software.

Hoffmann + Associates, Inc. has received an investment from MC Capital Inc.

Hoffmann + Associates based in Canada is active in the field of information technology, providing training, consultation and production services to design and creative communities around the world. They also have interest in the development and production of next generation interactive content and the distribution of interactive materials on-line for the edutainment industry.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Hoffmann + Associates¹ financial advisor to secure a financial investment from MC Capital Inc, the financial arm of Mitsubishi Corporation.

A-Plus. has established a business alliance with Measurement Specialties.

A-Plus based in Japan is active in the field of electronic sensor technology.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as A-Plus’ financial advisor in the joint venture with Measurement Specialties.

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company has established a joint venture with Measurement Specialties.

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company is manufacturer of additive free tobacco products. The rapid growth of this niche tobacco market led Sante Fe Natural Tobacco Company to expand to the Japanese market.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained by Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company as a financial advisor to secure a joint venture between International Trading Corp, a Japanese based company specializing in international trade.

Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. has established a joint venture with Nagase & Co., LTD.

Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. is a Nashua, NH based company and a provider of semi-conductor manufacturing and machine vision technology.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Robotic Vision Systems, Inc.’s financial advisor to find a joint venture partner in Japan. A joint venture was realized with Nagase & Co., LTD.

Rimnet Corporation has been acquired by PSINet, Inc.

Rimnet Corporation is one of the most successful and innovative ISPs and system integrators in the Japanese telecommunications industry. Rimnet was the last independent ISP in Japan focusing mainly on corporate users.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Rimnet¹s financial advisor to locate a U.S. based strategic partner. Morgen Evan secured the sale of Rimnet, to PSINet, a global provider of Internet access services and related products to businesses, based in Herndon, VA.

Birmingham Barons has been acquired by Ellmore Sports Group.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained by Suntory, the owners of the Birmingham Barons, as financial advisor to identify a strategic buyer. Morgen Evan secured the sale of the Birmingham Barons, to Ellmore Sports Group.

Nova Inc. has established a joint venture with Transparent Language.

Nova Inc. is a software development company specializing in machine translation and other natural language processing technologies.

Morgen, Evan and Company, Inc. was retained as Nova Inc.’s financial advisor to find a joint venture partner in the U.S. A joint venture was realized with Transparent Language, a leading developer of language learning resources and educational software based in the state of New Hampshire.

 

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