Securities transactions conducted through StillPoint Capital, LLC, Tampa, FL

Osage Advisors (“Osage”), a leading Connecticut-based mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, tvONE, by ACT Entertainment (“ACT”).

tvONE is a video processing, signal distribution, and media playback solutions company with more than 30 years’ experience in the industry. Based in Cincinnati, OH, the company has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions, manufacturing high-quality products, and delivering world-class customer service. tvONE supports a wide range of verticals, including corporate, government, education, healthcare, broadcast, house of worship, rentals & staging, and live events.

With its acquisition of tvONE, ACT, a known manufacturer and distributor of products to the entertainment industry, will for the first time enter the video equipment space. Prior to this transaction, ACT primarily operated in lighting fixtures & control, audio, fiber, power distribution & cables, connectivity, and metalwork.

“We are excited to hit the ground running with the ACT team,” says Andy Fliss, president of tvONE. “Not only has ACT established an impressive reach in the live event space — which will provide a huge boost for our product lines — but the comprehensive solutions and system integrations that they provide will create immediate lift for our customers.”

“Osage Advisors is proud to have connected tvONE with a strategic partner in ACT that is truly an ideal match,” said Keith Dee, President of Osage Advisors. “It was important to Andy and the tvONE leadership team that they find a partner who would provide not only a growth opportunity for the company, but for the team as well. With ACT, we have done just that, and I am excited to see what’s to come.”

About Osage Advisors: Osage Advisors is a boutique Mergers & Acquisitions firm that works with family and closely-held businesses with revenue of $5 million or greater looking to sell their companies. Osage is committed to understanding individual client needs and delivering results that meet or exceed expectations. The firm has a diverse client base and has successfully completed transactions in several industries, including Tech-Enabled Services, Aerospace, Contract Manufacturing, Business Services, and Healthcare.

Certain Members of Osage Advisors are Registered Representatives of and conduct securities transactions through StillPoint Capital, LLC, Tampa, FL. Osage and StillPoint are not affiliated.

* Securities transactions conducted through StillPoint Capital, LLC, Tampa, FL

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**For Immediate Release**
January 24, 2024

Osage Advisors is pleased to announce the official launch of its Florida presence that will be spearheaded by Geri Fitapelli, Senior M&A Advisor who joined the Osage team in a part-time capacity in 2022. Based in Naples, Geri brings more than 36 years of Florida-based valuation and advisory relationships to Osage.

Prior to joining our team, Geri spent more than 10 years building Valbridge Property Advisors as Chair of the Board of Directors and part owner. Today, it is the largest independent commercial property valuation and advisory services firm in the United States. During this time, she gained extensive experience working with family-owned companies across a myriad of industries.

With Geri’s recent full-time shift to Osage Advisors, she will now be completely focused on building out and nurturing the firm’s relationships with both buyers and business owners across the state of Florida.

To get in touch, email Geri at gfitapelli@osageadvisors.com or reach out on LinkedIn.

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Following our recent update that Florida-based Geri Fitapelli joined the Osage team full-time as a Senior Advisor, we are excited to announce the official opening of our Florida office!

As of March 1st, Osage Advisors has expanded its footprint outside of New England to include an office in Naples, Florida.

This creates the opportunity not only to expand our in-person business development efforts in the South, but to better serve clients across various regions in the United States.  We look forward to sitting down with both old friends and new potential partners at our new Naples location.

To learn more or schedule a meeting at the new offices, email Geri at gfitapelli@osageadvisors.com

See you in Florida!

CENTERBROOK, CONN. (PRWEB) APRIL 09, 2021

Osage Advisors, a leading mergers and acquisitions firm providing sell-side advisory services to business owners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client Tier ONE, LLC by ARCH Medical Solutions Corp.

Based in Newtown, Connecticut, Tier ONE is a leading contract manufacturer of high-precision assemblies and other devices serving various segments of the life science research, and medical diagnostic and laboratory equipment markets.

ARCH Medical Solutions is comprised of 35 production facilities in 19 states that collectively manufacture high-quality cutting tools, precision-machined components and products.The company is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and serves the medical, aerospace, defense, and progressive industrial markets.

“This is the right decision for our employees and especially for our customers.The AMS model that broadens our offerings will be very beneficial to our customers, and a larger company that offers financial stability and expanded resources will help accelerate our growth,” said Joe Young, Tier ONE’s former principal and continuing president. “Joining forces with Arch Medical Solutions was not a decision we took lightly. Arch follows the same core values for their employees and customers that we do at Tier ONE.They also have an industry reputation for excellence.This is why we felt Arch was the perfect fit.”

Tier ONE’s Newtown facility adds capabilities to ARCH in milling, mill-turn, Swiss machining, and other manufacturing operations.The additional capacity and resources will enable ARCH to meet the needs of its growing customer base and medical device contract manufacturing service offerings.

Osage Advisors is a trusted advisor to owners of privately held companies who are planning or ready to sell their business to the right buyer. Osage’s clients operate in diverse industries and have annual revenue of $5 million-$100 million. The firm has closed domestic and cross-border deals with privately held companies, private equity firms, and public companies.

Contact:
Keith Dee, President
Osage Advisors
860-767-3273
kdee@osageadvisors.com

Certain Members of Osage Advisors are Registered Representatives of and conduct securities transactions through StillPoint Capital, LLC, Tampa, FL. Osage and StillPoint are not affiliated.

**For Immediate Release**
February 15, 2023

Osage Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Young to Managing Director.

“Jim joined Osage in the Spring of 2020 and has played a key role in the growth of the firm including several of the Osage’s largest transactions. His commitment and approach throughout the sales process is greatly appreciated by our clients especially during the due diligence process conducted by buyers in today’s environment. We look forward to Jim continuing his success at Osage for years to come.” – Keith Dee, President

“Right from the start, it has been a pleasure working with Keith and the rest of the Osage team.  He is a high-integrity professional who has allowed me to pursue my practice within the Osage process.  Together, we apply a very personal approach to client engagements and conduct a full-auction process like much larger investment banks but with businesses in the lower market.  Now nearly three years later, we are hitting on all cylinders by providing our clients with years of practical deal making experience to maximize their exit potential upon sale of their businesses.  I can’t wait to see what the future brings at Osage!” – Jim Young, Managing Director

About Osage Advisors

Osage Advisors is a trusted advisor to owners of privately held companies who are planning or ready to sell their business to the right buyer. Osage’s clients operate in diverse industries and have annual revenue of $5 million-$250

CENTERBROOK, CONN.  NOVEMBER 08, 2019

Osage Advisors, a boutique M&A firm serving the needs of exiting business owners, is pleased to announce the successful completion of two recent transactions: Heritage Healthcare Services was acquired by 4M Building Solutions and Standard-Knapp, Inc. was acquired by EoL Packaging Experts, a division of A+F Automation + Fördertechnik and portfolio company of Swiss investment firm, CGS Management AG.

Heritage Healthcare Services, based in Cranston, Rhode Island, provides housekeeping and laundry services to a range of residential healthcare facilities. By acquiring Heritage, 4M Building Solutions, commercial janitorial services company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, adds the Northeast to its national footprint.

Connecticut-based Standard-Knapp was founded in 1890 and manufactures end-of-line packaging machines with a focus on the food and beverage industry. The acquisition will allow EoL Packaging Experts, located in Kirchlengern, Germany, to expand its product portfolio in the U.S. and European markets.

CGS Management AG is an investment firm based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland that builds medium-sized companies into international groups and expanding their business. Since 1999, CGS funds have invested in platform companies in Europe’s German-speaking countries and completed add-on acquisitions worldwide.

Osage Advisors is a trusted advisor to owners of privately held companies who are planning or ready to sell their business to the right buyer. Osage’s clients operate in diverse industries and have annual revenue of $5 million-$100 million. The firm has closed domestic and cross-border deals with privately held companies, private equity firms, and public companies.

Certain Members of Osage Advisors are Registered Representatives of and conduct securities transactions through StillPoint Capital, LLC, Tampa, FL. Osage and StillPoint are not affiliated.

Contact:
Keith Dee, President
Osage Advisors
860-767-3273
kdee@osageadvisors.com