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2008
HAPPY Software, Inc. We advised on sourcing and negotiating the sale of certain software assets to Productive Computing.

Morgan Crucible Company, plc. We advised on sourcing, structuring and negotiating the acquisition of the ceramics businesses of Carpenter Technology Corporation for $147 million.

2007
Docucon. SHG was M&A advisor in sourcing, structuring and negotiating the acquisition of MyEdgar, Cary, SC.

Howe Caverns, Inc., an historic natural attraction in central NY. SHG was M&A advisor in sourcing, structuring and negotiating the merger with Wright-Galasso, Inc.

2006
Univisions Crimson Group, Marlboro, MA and Syracuse, NY, an AV systems integration and equipment supply company. SHG was M&A advisor in the sale of UCG's assets to York Telecom, Eatontown, NJ.

Pattern Systems Inc., Mt. Arlington, NJ, a software company for the woodworking industry. SHG was M&A Advisor in the sale of PSI's assets to 2020 Technologies, Laval, PQ.

2005
Illington Fund Management, Inc., SHG were financial and strategic planning advisors and M&A advisors to IFM in assisting as they joined with management of First Albany Asset Management to form Johnson Illinton Advisors, LLC to acquire First Albany Asset Management.

2004
eNVIZION COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LTD. SHG acted as M&A advisors to i2eyenet.com, a regional dial-up ISP serving banks, credit unions and their customers in upstate NY, on the sale of certain assets to eNVIZION.

HomeBank Technologies, Inc. SHG were M&A advisors to i2eyenet.com, a regional dial-up ISP serving banks, credit unions and their customers in upstate NY, on the sale of certain assets to HomeBank Technologies.

Univisions Communications Group. SHG assisted this Syracuse, NY company in its business combination with Crimson Tech to expand their audio and video systems integration and audio visual equipment supply business.

2003
Cowan Systems, LLC. SHG advised Transport Logistics of Manchester, CT, in sourcing, structuring and negotiating this sale of certain assets to Cowan Systems, LLC.

Kubotek. SHG advised CADKEY Corporation, Marlborough, MA, a developer of computer-aided design (CAD) software used by designers and manufacturers, on the sale of assets to Kubotek, Osaka, Japan.

experian. SHG advised Merchants Information Solutions, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, on the sale of certain credit reporting assets to experian.

2002
Superior Technical Ceramics Corporation. SHG advised earthwaterfire.com , an international distributor of technical ceramics and refractories, in connection with the formation of a strategic partnership.

2000
Dais-Analytic Corp, Odessa, FL. We sourced, structured and negotiated a strategic partnering relationship with Enron Corp. for this developer of advanced materials and fuel cell technologies.

Empirepage.com. SHG was investor and advisor in the acquisition of this Albany, NY web page for news and information on politics and government in New York State.

Netlan Interactive, Inc. SHG advised Netlan in preparing, structuring and negotiating its acquisition by eB2B Commerce, Inc.

1999
Discount Paging, Inc. SHG was investor and advisor in a $6.5 million transaction to acquire this 10-store telecommunications retailer in San Antonio, TX.

Norwich Aero Products, Inc. SHG was financial advisor to Norwich Aero, Norwich, NY, in connection with the $15 million sale of the business to Roxboro Aerospace Products, Inc.

NYS Credit Union League.1999. We were financial advisors in connection with the sale of a branch location.

1998 and Prior
Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc. 1998. SHG initiated, structured and negotiated the acquisition from Texas United Corporation in a transaction valued at $6.1 million.

MBOG, Inc.1998. We assisted managemnet in the purchase of Blasch from Texas United Corporation.

Netlan Interactive, Inc.February 1998. SHG initiated, structured and negotiated NYC-based Netlan's acquisition of Interactive Communications International, a developer of multimedia/internet products.

Miller Industries.1997. We assisted Roberts Towing and Recovery Specialists in structuring and negotiating its acquisition by Miller.

Interactive Communications International.1997. We advised Softmail Direct, Inc. in structuring and negotiating its sale to ICI.

Cincinnati Bell Information Systems, Inc. 1996. We were financial and planning advisors to Commsoft in structuring and negotiating their strategic partnership agreement.

MTW Corporation.1994. SHG advised the management of a division of Kimberly-Clark in Troy, OH in a management buyout valued at $40 million.

Standard Management Corp.1994. SHG assisted this Indianapolis, IN company in the acquisition of an insurance company. The transaction was valued at $20 million.

Community Funeral Management.1994. SHG raised $3.8 million to finance the acquisition of several funeral home businesses for this Glens Falls, NY enterprise.

Helionetics Corp. 1993. SHG assisted this Irvine, CA company in $1 million acquisition of lighting technology company.

Bankers Protective Life Insurance Co.1992. SHG advised this Austin, TX company on the sale of a $146 million book of business.

MEMPRO, Inc.1991. SHG assisted Mempro of Troy, NY to acquire a business line from the General Electric Corp. in a transaction valued at $3 million.

Employee Family Protection.1986.SHG assisted the general manager of this Gastonbury, CT firm in acquiring the company from Security Mutual Life Insurance Company in a management buyout.

Garden Way.1986.SHG assisted in the sale of this Troy, NY Sun Room Division to the Division's managers.

2008
Artech Information Systems, LLC, Cedar Knolls, NJ, (ongoing since 1999) provider of IT staff augmentation and consulting, project management and business process outsourcing services for an extensive commercial and government client base.

Dais Analytic Corporation , Tampa Bay, FL, (ongong since 1998), a nanotachnology polymer materials and processes company offering proven, cost effective applications in HVAC, clean water, energy storage and immersion coatings.

Bull Dog Well Service, San Antonio, TX, oil field services company and a related oil and gas production company.

ReadyJet, Inc. , Cleverdale, NY, provider of services to the airline industry.

The Grandoe Company, Gloversville, NY, 120-year old manufacturer of fine leather dress and sport gloves.

2007
Great American Bicycle, LLC dba Serotta Competition Bicycles,Saratoga Springs, NY, innovative designer and constructer of handmade competition bicycle frames.

2005
CardioMag Imaging, Inc. , Schenectady, NY. SHG assisted CMI throughout the admission process to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. CardioMag designs, manufactures and sells non-invasive magnetocardiograph heart function diagnostic equipment.

LHD Vending Systems, the developer of a unique hot dog and sausage vending machine.

2004
Documentation Strategies, Inc. , Albany, NY, a professional writing and custom training firm specializing in content solutions.

Illington Fund Management, LLC, Pleasantville, NY, a rapidly growing fund of funds serving diverse distributors.

Merchants Information Solutions, Inc. Phoenix, AZ, a provider of credit report information and automated decision and data management services.

2002
earthwaterfire.com, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK, an international distributor of technical ceramics and refractory products, in connection with the formation of a strategic partnership with Superior Technical Ceramics Corp., St. Albans, VT.

2001
Peanut Wonder Corp., New York, NY, a manufacturer of low fat peanut and soy products.

TKM Materials, LLC, Montgomery, NY. We sourced, structured and negotiated financing for this early stage provider of low-cost recycling solutions for drywall and other construction and demolition debris.

Seneca Sports and Brookfield International, Milford, MA, refinancing and restructuring.

Go2Pay, Inc., Troy, NY. We sourced, structured and negotiated financing for this online payment system company.

Mt. Cook Salmon, Ltd., Auckland, NZ. Feasibility study for this provider of organic seafood.

earthwaterfire.com, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK, provider of technical ceramics and refractories.

2000
New York State Industries for the Disabled, Albany, NY, strategic options.

uoutsource.com, Alamo, CA, business plan for a provider of backoffice services for the financial industry.

1999
Netlan, Interactive, New York, NY. We assisted in planning and arranged $4.5 million first round venture capital and senior debt for this provider of network systems integration, internet/intranet development services.

San Antonio Retail Merchants Association. We assisted in the development of their strategic operating plan.

HerAuto.com, New York, NY, business planning for this start-up e-commerce auto parts site directed to women and owned by HappyAuto.com.

JuJuMedia.com, provider of access to websites and services of LaMusica.com and Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

1998 and Prior
AutoQuant Imaging, Inc.1998. SHG assisted in planning and implementing AutoQuant's international reseller distribution channel.

Docucon, Inc.1998. SHG assisted this San Antonio, TX supplier of high volume backfile document conversion services in the development its strategic plan.

JRS Technologies Associates, 1998. Endicott, NY. We prepared, structured and negotiated a $1 million private placement of common stock for this manufacturer of fluorescent ballasts.

Netlan Interactive, Inc.. 1998.SHG assisted this NYC company in restructuring its sales compensation and organization.

501(c)3 Services.1997 SHG developed and marketed an unemployment insurance cost containment program for non-profits for this Los Altos, CA corporation.

Davis Acoustical Corporation.1997. SHG assisted this Troy, NY firm in a marketing survey of the machine tool industry.

Interactive Learning International Corporation (ILINC).1997. SHG assisted this Troy, NY company in the creation of its sales distribution plan.

Christopher's Men's Stores, Inc. 1997. Albany, NY. Advised on acquisition of a chain of men's stores.

Authoria, Inc. 1997. Boston, MA employee benefits software company.

Capital District Physicians Health Plan. 1997. Albany, NY health plan.

Fleet Bank. 1996. SHG developed unique computer -based products for Fleet to offer State government.

PowerAdz.com. 1997. Troy, NY online want ads company.

Motch Corporation.1995. Cleveland, OH. Advised on restructuring venture investment and senior debt.

Benson Financial Corporation. 1994. We prepared, structured and negotiated a $20 million IPOfor this multi-bank holding company in San Antonio, TX.

Spanish Broadcasting System. 1994. New York, NY. We structured, negotiated and helped select placement agents for this $107 million private debt transaction.

Ligature. 1994. Boston, MA business and strategic plan.

Intelligent Computer Music Systems1994. We assisted in licensing its patented TouchSurface TM technology to Stratos Product Development Group, Inc., Seattle, WA.

BitWise Designs, later Authentidate. 1992. Schenectady, NY. Advised on selection, negotiation and completion of $3.9 million IPO.

Barington Capital Corp.1992. Restructured a company taken public by this NYC investment banker.

Corporate Health Dimensions.1991. Troy, NY. Strategic planning.

The Michaels Group.1990. Latham, NY. Strategic planning.

ESARCO International, Inc.1988. We helped create, establish international marketing arrangements and manage $3 million IPO for this Kent, UK company.

Shaker Computer and Management Services.1986. Latham, NY. Strategic plan to launch new business.

Chelsea Ridge Associates, Inc.1986 and 1989. Strategic planning and arranged $4 million financing for Wappingers Falls, NY modular housing factory. Later, advised on $95 million refinancing of 2000 garden apartments.

2008 Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP, Albany, NY, engineering services to the business community.

2007
Sportz Ventures, LLC dba Sportsgist.com TM, New York, NY, a social networking site aimed at serious athletes and their communities.

HAPPY Software, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY, a provider of software and support services for improved management of federally-funded low-income housing projects.

Reardon Briggs Co., Inc., Millbrook, NY, a family-owned retail firm.

2006
For the investors in LHD Vending Systems, Inc., the developer of a unique hot dog and sausage vending machine.

2005
For the Board of Directors of Tech Valley Communications, the first competitive local exchange carrier in New York's Tech Valley.

2004
Loofbourrow, Inc., New York, NY.

2002
For the Board of Directors of Merchants Association of Florida, the largest provider of credit information in Florida, in connection with the sale of its database.

NOF Corporation, for the managers of this Tokyo manufacturer of paints and pigments, in connection with the sale to Akzo Nobel, Inc. of certain intangible assets of its US Paint Corporation subsidiary.

Tech Valley Communications's Board of Directors.

2001
A Novo Broadband, Inc., Hollywood, FL, provider of business services and logistics solutions to broadband network operators and equipment manufacturers in the US and Canada.

2000 and prior
For the Board of Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc.. 2000. Albany, NY.

Alamo City Harley-Davidson. 1999. San Antonio, TX, in connection with its evaluation of strategic options.

Docucon, Inc.. 1997. San Antonio, TX

Mechanical Technologies, Inc.. 1996. Latham, NY.

Digital Creative Development Corporation (DCDC). 2006. A New York, NY company that invests in technology companies.

A Novo Broadband, Inc.2001. Hollywood, FL provider of business services and logistics solutions to broadband network operators and equipment manufacturers in the US and Canada.

For the Board of Directors of Docucon, Inc., San Antonio, TX in 1998, regarding the fairness of the sale of a division for $8 million.

For the Board of Directors of Mechanical Technologies, Inc., Latham, NY in 1999, 1998, and 1996 in connection with a common stock subscription rights offering.

Norwich Aero Products, Inc.. 1998. Norwich, NY. Fairness Opinion and Valuation services in connection with sale of the business to Roxboro Aerospace Products, Inc.

Undisclosed.2001. SHG assisted a media content company to stabilize its financial situation.

Undisclosed.2001. SHG assisted a distributor of interactive entertainment software.

Undisclosed.2001. SHG assisted a wholesaler to choose among various options to return to profitability.

Millwork Specialties.1998. SHG advised this Albany, NY building supply company to arrange the refinancing of its debt on the referral of the company's lender.

Kiddie Academy.1996. SHG advised this Baltimore company on the restructuring of its equity and debt valued at $5 million.

Mechanical Technologies, Inc.. 1995. SHG assisted this Latham, NY company in the creation of its Strategic Business Plan and the restructuring of the company's operations.

IEH Corporation.1992.SHG assisted this Brooklyn, NY company in a profit improvement program and arranged a government loan in a transaction valued at $500,000.

Unity Healthcare Holding Co., Inc.. 1990. SHG advised this home health care company on the restructuring of its credit facilities in a transaction valued at $30million.

Springhill, Inc..1989. SHG advised this NYC real estate developer on the restructuring of its credit facilities in a transaction valued at $12 million.