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January 12, 2012
SDR Ventures acts as Sell-Side Advisor to HealthTran LLC in an acquisition by SXC Health Solutions
Colorado investment banking firm, SDR Ventures, recently announced the sale of HealthTran LLC (“HealthTrans”), to Illinois-based SXC Health Solutions Corp (“SXC”) for $250 million.
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December 20, 2011
SDR Ventures acts as Financial Advisor to Pet Professionals Choice in a Merger with Pet Food Limited
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the merger of Pet Professinals Choice with Pet Food Limited. SDR’s pet industry expert, Carol Frank, served as sell-side advisor for Pet Professionals Choice through the transaction process.
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December 12, 2011
SDR Ventures acts as Financial Advisor to Deep Rock Water Co. in Sale to DS Waters of America
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the sale of Deep Rock Water Co. SDR served as financial advisor to Deep Rock Water Co., in the sale of substantially all of the Colorado assets of Deep Rock to DS Waters of America.
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August 22, 2011
SDR Ventures Provides Equity Financing to International Telematics Holdings, Ltd.
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the financing of International Telematics Holdings, Ltd.
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June 17, 2011
SDR Ventures Provides Expansion Capital to Arcstone Partners
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the financing of Arcstone Partners, LLC.
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February 21, 2011
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the sale of Mountain Steel and Supply Co. of Denver (“Mountain Steel”) to Drake-Williams Steel of Omaha (“Drake-Williams”).
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October 5, 2010
SDR Ventures Provides $7.5 Million in Debt Financing for Sweetwater Canyon Club
SDR Ventures, Inc. is pleased to announce a $7.5 million debt financing investment for Sweetwater Canyon Club.
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March 30, 2010
SDR Ventures Combines Equity Financing and Performance Exchange for Digital Printers Alliance
SDR Ventures, Inc. is pleased to announce an equity financing of Digital Printers Alliance, LLC. SDR Ventures served as exclusive advisor to Digital Printers Alliance in arranging the financing.
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January 29, 2010
HealthTrans, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Completes Private Financing
SDR Ventures, Inc. is pleased to announce a minority recapitalization of HealthTran, LLC d/b/a HealthTrans with equity capital provided by ABRY Partners. SDR Ventures served as the exclusive financial advisor to HealthTrans in arranging the financing.
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December 31, 2009
The High Prairie International Polo Club is a real estate development for horse and riding enthusiasts located right outside of Denver, Colorado. The community is complete with 60 luxury, custom-designed homes ranging from 2.5 to 10 acres, and neighbors the Colorado Horse Park. SDR Ventures served as exclusive advisor to High Prairie and principal investor of subordinated debt aimed to support the Club's growing working capital needs.
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October 13, 2009
10th Annual Colorado CEO Forum Webcast
With nearly 500 CEOs in attendance, this year's CEO Forum was a great success. Economist Brian Beaulieu offered insight into today's economic trends and provided actionable guidance to business owners and managers.
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October 05, 2009
Newest Addition to the SDR Team: Carol Frank
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the addition of Carol Frank as Managing Director. Carol brings deep business acumen and pet industry experience to SDR and will be leading the team in moderating Performance Exchanges, Transactions, Capital Formation and Strategic Advisory services.
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September 30, 2009
SDR Ventures Provides $250,000 Equity Investment to Alta Vera
The Alta Vera Condominiums are a residential housing project that broke ground in January of 2009 on 12,440 square feet of land owned by MoonStar at the southeast corner of 13th Avenue and Downing Street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. SDR Ventures served as the exclusive advisor to MoonStar and assisted in several aspects of the transaction, including assisting in development of a capital solution, business plan development, financial modeling, shareholder strategy, sourcing of equity investors, and assisting in closing of funds.
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June 06, 2009
SDR Ventures Provides $225,000 in Bridge Financing to High Prairie International Polo Club
The High Prairie International Polo Club is a real estate development for horse and riding enthusiasts located right outside of Denver, Colorado. The community is complete with 60 luxury, custom-designed homes ranging from 2.5 to 10 acres, and neighbors the Colorado Horse Park. SDR Ventures served as exclusive advisor to High Prairie and principal investor of subordinated debt aimed to support the Club's growing working capital needs .
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March 09, 2009
New Addition to the SDR Team: Don Van Winkle
SDR Ventures is pleased to announce the addition of Don Van Winkle as a Managing Director. Don's 30 year professional career includes advisory and operation experience across a broad spectrum of industry sectors, ranging from corporate banking to distribution.
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January 22, 2009
SDR Ventures Provides $1,700,000 in Growth Financing to SRC Group
Evolve is a fast-growing manufacturer of custom-designed corporate apparel and uniform programs; the company designs and manufactures brand-identifying products for national clients such as Chipotle, DIRECTV, Qwest and the American Red Cross. The financing will support the working capital requirements of the Company as it expands its customers, product offerings and employee base.
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January 22, 2009
SDR Ventures Secures $2,000,000 in Senior Debt Financing for SRC Group, Inc.
SDR Ventures, Inc. assisted SRC Group, Inc. d/b/a Evolve in securing a $2,000,000 senior debt facility to support the growing working capital needs of the Company.
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January 16, 2009
SDR Ventures Facilitates Glass Distributor Merger
Glasscraft is one of the leading suppliers of glassblowing equipment in the country; they carry a complete and innovative line of tools, supplies, glass rod and tubing. Winship is a distributor of Simax and Chinese borosilicate rod and tubing SDR Ventures served as the exclusive advisor to Glasscraft and assisted in multiple aspects of the transaction, ultimetly facilitating a fruitful merger between the two companies.
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