CFA Advises Exocor, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2009 - Corporate Finance Associates (CFA), an international middle-market investment banking services firm providing merger and acquisition, business valuation, capital resources, and financial advisory services, announced it successfully represented Exocor Inc. in the leveraged recapitalization of the welding metal fillers company to Saugatuck Capital Company, a private investment firm.

Established in 1997, Exocor is Canada's leading value added distributor of high performance welding alloys used for fabrication, repair and refurbishment across a diverse group of heavy industries. The Company has a solid reputation based on superior products, industry leading technical knowledge and excellent customer support. The Company has four locations across Canada and serves the U.S. market.

CFA worked diligently to find the right growth partner for Exocor, Inc. When asked about the transaction, Leo Walsh, Exocor's owner said, "We could not have done this without Corporate Finance Associates. They provided outstanding advice, seasoned judgement and were able to navigate us through the sale of our business in the most difficult environment we have ever seen." CFA's Doug Nix, Managing Partner of the Ontario (Canada) office adds, "It was a pleasure working with Exocor and particularly gratifying to find the right growth solution in light of the current economy."

Transaction Information

On September 4, 2009 Saugatuck Capital Company acquired Exocor, Inc .in a private transaction for an undisclosed value. Doug Nix, Managing Partner of Corporate Finance Associates Ontario, (Canada) office lead the CFA transaction team.


About Corporate Finance Associates

Corporate Finance Associates is a major investment banking services firm, providing middle-market companies with a wide range of financial advisory services in support of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, capital sourcing, and corporate restructuring. From project inception to completion a senior principal guides clients through every challenge, advocates on their behalf, and leverages CFA's experience and extensive resources. CFA has over 30 offices in United States, Canada, India and 12 partner European offices. More information about buying or selling a business is available via the Internet at www.corporatefinanceassociates.com.

For more information, contact:
Doug Nix | Corporate Finance Associates | 905-845-4340 ext. 211