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December 6, 2011
Westlake Securities Represents RMB in Debt Recapitalization

AUSTIN, TX -- Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment…

November 16, 2011
Westlake Securities Hosts Successful Natural Gas Conference

AUSTIN, Texas - A natural gas conference in Austin earlier this month has spawned significant synergies…

June 27, 2011
Westlake Securities Represents Ormet Corporation (ORMT.PK) in the Sale of its Burnside Bulk Marine Terminal to Trafigura

AUSTIN, Texas – June 27, 2011 - Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment bank, has announced the sale of Ormet Corporation's ("Ormet" or the "Company") Burnside Marine Terminal to Impala…

May 26, 2011
Brad Purifoy Chosen as President of Dallas/Fort Worth ACG Chapter

DALLAS, Texas - May 26, 2011 - Brad Purifoy, a Managing Director for Westlake Securities, has been chosen to serve as President of the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth®…

January 5, 2011
Westlake Securities Represents Phoenix Container, Inc. in its Sale to BWAY Holding Company


AUSTIN, Texas – January 5, 2011 - Westlake Securities, LLC, a middle-market investment bank, has announced the sale of Phoenix Container, Inc. to BWAY Holding Company, a portfolio company of…

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September 27, 2010
Lisa Bulkley Joins Westlake Securities as Director of Acquisition Services

AUSTIN, TX - September 27, 2010 - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Lisa Bulkley has joined the firm effective October 1, 2010 as Director of Acquisition Services. She will be based in Westlake's…

August 26, 2010
Westlake Securities Opens Dallas Office and Names Two New Partners

DALLAS, TX – August 25, 2010 - Westlake Securities, a full-service investment banking firm based in Austin, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Dallas office, co-managed by Terry Fick and…

August 17, 2010
Michael Ashby joins Westlake Securities as Vice President - Institutional Sales

AUSTIN, TX – August 17, 2010 - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Michael Ashby has joined the firm effective August 2, 2010 and will serve in the role of Vice President – Institutional…

August 9, 2010
Westlake Securities Announces Promotions

AUSTIN, TX – August 10, 2010 - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the promotions of Brad Alexander and Cory Allen to Managing Director, and Jon D’Andrea and Josh Cobb to Associate in…

June 5, 2009
Vantage Drilling Company Completes Private Placement

AUSTIN, TX – June 5, 2009 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Vantage Energy Services, Inc. (“Vantage” or the “Company”) (AMX: VTG) has entered into…

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April 21, 2009
Westlake Securities announces the strategic acquisition of VI Technology by Aeroflex

Austin, Texas - April 21, 2009-Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the acquisition of VI Technology, Inc. ("VI" or the "Company") by Aeroflex, Inc, ("Aeroflex"), a portfolio company of Golden Gate…

March 4, 2009
Westlake Securities Represents Perseus in the Sale of NxtPhase to AREVA SA

AUSTIN, Texas - March 4, 2009 - Westlake Securities, LLC, a Texas based middle-market investment bank, has announced the sale of the North American assets of NxtPhase T&D Corporation ("NxtPhase"…

February 18, 2009
Westlake Securities Announces Addition of Bradley S. Alexander

HOUSTON, TX - February 18, 2009 - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Bradley S. Alexander will be joining the firm as a Director in the corporate finance group effective March 1, 2009. Mr.…

January 5, 2009
Seismic Equipment Solutions Completes Leveraged Recapitalization

AUSTIN, TX – January 5, 2009 – Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Seismic Equipment Solutions (“SES” or the “Company”) has completed…

October 29, 2008
Scott Bartley Joins Westlake Securities as Vice President and Controller

AUSTIN, TX - October 29, 2008 - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce that Scott Bartley has joined the firm effective October 20, 2008 and will serve in the role of Vice President and Controller.…

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October 1, 2008
Westlake Securities Initiates Equity Capital Markets Effort

AUSTIN, TX - October 1, 2008 - Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that it received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) on September 22, 2008 to commence an institutional…

August 25, 2008
Westlake Sells Hutchison Hayes

AUSTIN, TX - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hutchison Hayes Separation by Alfa Laval Group. Westlake Securities represented Hutchison Hayes in the structuring, negotiation…

February 18, 2008
Westlake Securities Welcomes New Hires

AUSTIN, TX - February 18, 2008 - In its continued expansion, Westlake Securities today announced the addition of two new investment bankers to the firm. Cory Allen and Ryan Foley recently joined the firm…

January 9, 2008
Westlake Securities Announces Opening of Houston Office

HOUSTON, TX - January 1, 2008 - Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Houston, Texas. The office in the Galleria area will allow Westlake Securities to enhance…

November 20, 2007
Sadler's Bar-B-Que Sales Completes Leveraged Recapitalization

AUSTIN, TX - November 4, 2007 - Westlake Securities, LLC is pleased to announce that Sadler's Bar-B-Que Sales, Ltd. ("Sadler's") has completed a leveraged recapitalization led by Brazos Private Equity…

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October 8, 2007
Westlake Announces Partnership with FAS123R Software Company

OptionEase, Inc. and Westlake Securities Announce Strategic Alliance for Equity Compensation Compliance Services
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orange County, CA based OptionEase,…

June 21, 2007
Westlake Securities expands staff, office
Austin Business Journal - April 10, 2007

Local independent investment bank Westlake Securities has leased a new, bigger office at The Terrace in South Austin off MoPac Expressway.
Westlake Securities -- which provides merger/acquisition,…

March 22, 2007
Austin sales-lead company gets $5 million investment
The Austin American Statesman

Thursday, March 22, 2007, 01:18 PM
Bulldog Solutions Receives $5 Million Investment from SSM Partners
Demand generation leader Bulldog Solutions has received a $5 million investment from SSM…

August 15, 2006
Westlake hires senior investment banker as Managing Director

August 15, 2006/Austin, TX - Westlake Securities proudly announces that Randy Finch joined the firm on August 15 and will serve in the role of Managing Director. Randy will focus on middle-market technology…

April 5, 2006
TESSCO Reaches Agreement for Acquisition of WLAN Businesses

TESSCO Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TESS - News), a value-added supplier of the product solutions needed to design, build, run, maintain, and use wireless systems, today announced that it has signed…

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January 14, 2006
VidaCare Corporation Completes $5 Million Series C Financing

Westlake Securities has announced completion of a third round of financing for San Antonio-based VidaCare Corporation, in the amount of $5 million Series C Preferred Stock. The round was fully subscribed…

January 11, 2006
Westlake Assists Companies with Section 409A Compliance Issue

Westlake Securities' investment bankers have observed that the recent IRS issuance of regulations intended to clarify Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 409A have resulted in an increased demand for private…

July 5, 2005
Westlake Securities Announces Partnership with Focus Strategies

Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Austin-based Focus Strategies. This partnership will enable the professionals at Focus to work with Westlake Securities…

April 25, 2005
Westlake Advises on Sale of Minority Interest in MotorCity Casino

Westlake Securities is pleased to announce the sale of a Minority Interest in the holding company for MotorCity Casino, located in Detroit, Michigan. Westlake's client in the transaction, Atwater Entertainment…

February 15, 2005
VidaCare Corporation Completes $6.7 Million Series B Financing

Austin, TX - Capital Network Securities (CNS), has announced completion of a second round of financing for San Antonio-based VidaCare Corporation, in the amount of $6.7 million Series B Preferred Stock.…

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