Ward & Co Ltd

Founded in 2000, Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is an investment company that provides junior capital and related services to middle market companies. The company operates as an investment partnership with an affiliated private equity investment vehicle through Norwest Equity Partners. Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is associated with Wells Fargo & Co., its major limited partner. It invests up to $50 million of junior capital to support transactions initiated by private equity sponsors. Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is associated with some of the leading private equity firms around the world including Becker Underwood, Avtron Manufacturing, Coastal QSR Holdings, Teraco, UMA Enterprises and Liberty Dialysis.

Mill City Capital LP is a private equity firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in identifying and managing investment opportunities in the consumer and industrial sectors of the Midwest market. With a commitment to trust, integrity, and forming partnerships with management teams, they aim to create shareholder value and generate superior returns for their investors. Founded on a disciplined approach and extensive market sector experience, Mill City Capital focuses on companies within their region, leveraging their knowledge and understanding to identify attractive investment opportunities. Through patience, relationships, and a deep understanding of the Midwest markets, they execute and manage private equity investments, positioning themselves as a reliable and successful investment partner.Generated from the website

Founded in 1997, Craig-Hallum Capital Group is a locally owned institutional research, trading and investment banking firm. It practices in the areas of research, institutional sales and trading and investment banking. The firm serves public and private companies and provides public equity financings, advisory and valuation services. Craig-Hallum Capital Group offers transaction and financial reporting support services that include merger, stock redemption, acquisition, equity investment and goodwill impairment testing. The firm also offers litigation support and tax planning services. It deals in the technology, health care, services and consumer sectors. Craig-Hallum Capital Group maintains its corporate headquarters in Minneapolis.