“McColl Partners provided me with relevant, insightful advice throughout the process. It became clear early in our relationship that their expertise with selling a business and resolving challenging issues was something very valuable to me. Without a doubt, they exceeded my expectations and were critical to making this deal happen.”

Doug Duncan
Chief Executive Officer
Safe-Guard Products International, Inc.

“Intelligent middle-market financial sponsors are increasingly investing in financial services firms that may have operating considerations which are challenging to quantify in a sale process. We are pleased to have assisted Safe-Guard in navigating through these issues to successfully complete this transaction. Safe-Guard and Doug Duncan will continue to be leaders in this rapidly evolving industry."

John Fennebresque
Partner
McColl Partners, LLC

About Safe-Guard Products International, Inc.
Safe-Guard Products International, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia, designs, markets, and administers after-market warranty products for new, used, and leased automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, and motorcycles. With revenue of approximately $200 million, the Company sells its products and services through a national network of independent agents who market to dealerships, vehicle leasing and financing companies, and other service contract producers.

About H.I.G Capital, LLC
Based in Miami, H.I.G. Capital, LLC specializes in providing capital to profitable, well managed, middle-market manufacturing or service companies with attractive growth potential. With more than $4 billion of equity capital under management, H.I.G. Capital invests in management-led buyouts and recapitalizations and has completed more than 75 transactions. The firm currently manages a portfolio of more than 50 companies with combined revenues in excess of $7 billion.

About McColl Partners, LLC
McColl Partners is an independent investment banking firm specializing in the needs of management and owners of middle-market companies. With significant experience working with private equity groups, entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, public companies, and divisions of larger companies, the firm is dedicated to offering strategic advice and assistance to its clients regarding mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

To learn more about our expertise in warranty services, please contact John Fennebresque or Brian Davis at (704) 333-0525. More information about McColl Partners can be found at www.mccollpartners.com.