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Heritage Partners is one of the leading private investment firm specializing in the acquisition and equity-based recapitalization of private, family owned businesses. Since 1987, the Partners have assembled a diversified portfolio of nearly 50 investments with revenues in the billions of dollars. Heritage Partners portfolio is divided into three funds, the Heritage Fund I, Heritage Fund II and Heritage Fund III. The firm's fundamental objective is to invest preferred and common stock, on a minority or majority basis, in mature, successful companies with revenues of $50 to $500 million. Industries of particular interest include healthcare, consumer products, food and beverage, distribution, light manufacturing and media. Heritage Partners is headquartered in Boston.

The Bullfinch Group, LLC, a Guardian agency, is part of a Fortune 250 global financial services company that is committed to providing individuals and businesses with the financial guidance and protection they need to lead a life well lived. Guardian’s offerings range from life insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, wealth management and investments to dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Guardian has approximately 8,800 employees and a network of over 2,750 financial representatives in more than 58 agencies nationwide.