ABOUT THE DEAL:

Pedia Research, LLC (also referred to as the “Company,” “Pedia,” or “Sellers”) has been acquired by Qualmedica Research, LLC (“Qualmedica” or the “Buyers”).

Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Pedia is a focused team of health professionals that are dedicated solely to “Improving Health Through Research.” The Company’s team includes study coordinators, physicians, scientists, nurses, and administrative specialists. Together, with its study volunteers and study sponsors, the Company conducts clinical research studies to establish the efficacy and safety of pharmaceutical and health care products for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. For over twenty years, Pedia Research, LLC has provided vital research data to its pharmaceutical clients to support their new or improved medications to prevent and treat disease. The Company also promotes the advancement of medical knowledge by contributing or authoring the published results of its research findings. Pedia is a leader in discovering innovative ways to recruit and improve the processes of conducting clinical trials and strives to be a strategic partner in the long-term success of their clients.

Qualmedica Research, LLC is a multi-site, clinical research provider with over twenty years of experience providing high-quality, compliant pharmaceutical research. Qualmedica’s mission is to enable better health for patients that will benefit from new or improved drugs. Qualmedica partners with physicians and sponsors to bring therapeutics to market that are safe, effective, and meaningful to a patient’s quality of life. Qualmedica Research, LLC has extensive experience conducting phase II, III, and IV trials across a comprehensive list of conditions, and a customer list that includes more than 100 pharmaceutical companies and CROs.

Allston Advisory Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Sellers, Pedia Research, LLC. Allston established a valuation assessment of the Company, conducted a confidential and competitive sale process, assisted with the Buyer’s due diligence, and facilitated a successful transaction on behalf of the Sellers.

ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC:

Allston Advisory Group, LLC is an experienced M&A advisory firm providing mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, and exit strategies, to lower middle market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the United States. Allston Advisory Group has the experience, professional fortitude, and quality of work that enable the firm to consistently deliver high-level results to its clients.

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ABOUT THE DEAL:

Brasch Constructors, Inc. (also referred to as the “Company” and “Sellers”) has been acquired by A.L. Post, Inc. (“Post” and the “Buyers”). Established in 1989 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the Company is one of Kentucky’s leading construction companies. From new construction and site evaluation to Design-Build work, Brasch Constructors continually exceeds expectations on both large and small projects.

Established in 2001, A.L. Post, Inc. specializes in the engineering, design, and construction of commercial and industrial facilities. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and has completed projects across the United States, including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and Idaho. A.L. Post has a vast portfolio representing historic, medical, dental, faith-based, commercial, and industrial projects. Since inception, Post has initiated and executed construction contracts in excess of $150,000,000.

Allston Advisory Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Sellers, Brasch Constructors, Inc. Allston established a valuation assessment of the Company, assisted with the Buyers’ due diligence, and facilitated the confidential sale process on behalf of the Sellers.

ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC:

Allston Advisory Group, LLC is an experienced M&A advisory firm providing mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, and exit strategies, to lower middle market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the United States. Allston Advisory Group has the experience, professional fortitude, and quality of work that enable the firm to consistently deliver high-level results to its clients.

For additional information on this deal, please contact one of our advisors.

ABOUT THE DEAL:

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Carrols”) (Nasdaq: TAST) has acquired six BURGER KING® restaurants in Kentucky and Indiana. Headquartered in Western Kentucky, the franchisee owns and operates six restaurants, and employs nearly 180 people. Over the last thirty years, the franchisee has built a talented workforce and a loyal, consistent, and predictable customer base.

Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Carrols is the largest BURGER KING® franchisee in the United States with over 705 restaurants in 16 states. It has operated BURGER KING® restaurants since 1976. As of the end of the third quarter 2015, restaurant sales had increased 21.1% to $217.7 million from $179.8 million in the third quarter of 2014, which included $39.4 million in sales from 132 BURGER KING® restaurants that were acquired in 2014 and 2015. Daniel T. Accordion, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer said, “We continue to effectively execute our acquisition strategy, and with the completion of these most recent transactions, we have acquired a total of 55 BURGER KING® restaurants in 2015. We are focused on capturing operational synergies and enhancing profitability at the restaurants we have acquired over the past couple of years. At the same time, we continue to pursue opportunities to acquire additional BURGER KING® restaurants in support of our ongoing expansion objectives.”

Allston Advisory Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to the sellers, a BURGER KING® franchisee headquartered in Western Kentucky. Allston constructed a mutually-agreed upon valuation assessment of the franchisee’s holdings, prepared a thorough confidential memorandum, and identified numerous strategic and financial buyers. With its recent purchase of the franchisor’s right of first refusal in 20 states, including Kentucky and Indiana, Allston approached and managed the confidential sale process with Carrols. Consequently, the transaction satisfied the franchisee’s desires of liquidating his BURGER KING® restaurant holdings and providing employees with an established, well-capitalized new owner. With this acquisition, Carrols was able to expand geographically, capture operational synergies, and enhance profitability.

ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC:

Allston Advisory Group, LLC is an experienced M&A advisory firm providing mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, and exit strategies, to lower middle market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the United States. Allston Advisory Group has the experience, professional fortitude, and quality of work that enable the firm to consistently deliver high-level results to its clients.

For additional information on this deal, please contact one of our advisors.

NEWS SOURCES:

• http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151209006047/en/
• http://nrn.com/corporate-news/carrols-restaurant-group-buys-46-more-burger-king-units
• http://fr.reuters.com/article/companyNews/idUKnBw096047a+100+BSW20151209?symbol=TAST.O

ABOUT THE DEAL:

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has acquired The Prospect Village Shopping Center. Built in 2000, the Center is approximately 153,486 square feet, and anchored by a newly renovated Kroger Marketplace. Located on Hwy 42 in northeast Jefferson County in Prospect, Kentucky, the Center is conveniently located in one of the most affluent areas of the state of Kentucky. The Center is approximately 90 percent occupied with several other national retailers, including Starbucks Coffee, Snap Fitness, Subway, and Great Clips to name a few.

The Kroger Co. is one of the world’s largest grocery retailers, with fiscal 2011 sales of $82.1 billion. The Kroger Co. Family of Stores spans many states with store formats that include grocery and multi-department stores, discount, convenience stores and jewelry stores. The Kroger Co. operates under nearly two dozen banners, all of which share the same belief in building strong local ties and brand loyalty with their customers. Total sales, including fuel, increased 5.9% to $21.8 billion in the third quarter of 2012 compared with $20.6 billion for the same period last year. Total sales, excluding fuel, increased 3.7% in the third quarter of 2012 over the same period last year. At the end of Fiscal 2012, Kroger operated (either directly or through its subsidiaries) 2,424 supermarkets, 1,169 of which had fuel centers. Approximately, 45% of these supermarkets were operated in company-owned facilities, including some company-owned buildings on leased land.

Allston Advisory Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Sellers, Montfort Helm Enterprises, LLC. After an extensive valuation assessment and identification of both strategic and financial buyers, Allston marketed the Center to national, regional, and local investor groups. A premium valuation was realized through a formal auction process; ultimately, The Kroger Co. solely exercised its right of first refusal. With this acquisition, The Kroger Co. strengthens its foothold in the Louisville market with the intention of expanding the Center’s facilities to include fuel sales.

ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC:

Allston Advisory Group, LLC is an experienced M&A advisory firm providing mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, and exit strategies, to lower middle market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the United States. Allston Advisory Group has the experience, professional fortitude, and quality of work that enable the firm to consistently deliver high-level results to its clients.

For additional information on this deal, please contact one of our advisors.

ABOUT THE DEAL:

GS Marketing, Inc. (“GSM” or the “Buyers”) has acquired Traffic Builders, Inc. (the “Company” or “Sellers”). Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Traffic Builders is a multichannel direct marketing agency servicing over 300 automobile dealers of all manufacturer types across the United States. The Company, with approximately 20 full-time employees, is an expert in creating results-driven marketing that drives in new customers, brings in current customers more frequently, and recovers lost customers.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, GS Marketing is a full service direct marketing company with nearly three decades of experience marketing products and services for automotive dealerships, dealer groups, and manufacturers. GSM has approximately 85 associates and is part of The Friedkin Group. Shelley Washburn, GS Marketing President, said, “we are extremely excited about our new growth opportunity with Traffic Builders. Their nearly two decades of proven expertise and integrated products across all delivery platforms will help GSM to become an even stronger brand leader in automotive marketing. Plus, we love their zest for customer satisfaction and creating a fun, engaging work environment – values we hold close to our hearts and incorporate as a part of our business strategy.”

GS Marketing will continue to operate offices in Houston, TX and Louisville, KY. The Houston offices will focus on technology and digital marketing while the Louisville facility will focus on increased print production. GSM expects to complete integration with Traffic Builders by the end of the year.

Allston Advisory Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Sellers, Traffic Builders, Inc., and conducted a confidential, competitive sale process that included both strategic and private equity buyers.

ABOUT ALLSTON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC:

Allston Advisory Group, LLC is an experienced M&A advisory firm providing mergers & acquisitions, business valuations, and exit strategies, to lower middle market companies. The firm has an established track record of serving corporate clients across a broad spectrum of industries throughout the United States. Allston Advisory Group has the experience, professional fortitude, and quality of work that enable the firm to consistently deliver high-level results to its clients.

For additional information on this deal, please contact one of our advisors.

NEWS SOURCES:

• http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gs-marketing-to-acquire-traffic-builders-300124581.html