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NEW YORK, January 27, 2005 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private equity investment firm, announced today that CHAMP, its Australian affiliate, had acquired the businesses and assets of the Energy Services subsidiary of Ion, Ltd., an auto-parts manufacturer…

January 20, 2005
Castle Harlan Agrees to Sell Charlie Brown's to Trimaran

NEW YORK, January 20, 2005 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it had reached a definitive agreement to sell Charlie Brown's, the New Jersey-based family steakhouse chain, to Trimaran Capital Partners, also a New…

October 21, 2004
Castle Harlan Australian Affiliate and Other Investors Complete Sale of Drug, Health and Beauty-aid Retailer

NEW YORK, October 21, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York-based private-equity investment firm, announced today that a group of investors, including its Australian affiliate, CHAMP (Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine Partners), has sold New Price Retail, a leading pharmaceutical,…

August 24, 2004
Shares in Bradken, Owned by Castle Harlan Affiliate, Begin Public Trading on Australian Stock Exchange

NEW YORK, August 24, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today that shares in Bradken Ltd, a manufacturer of mining and rail products owned by its Australian affiliate CHAMP, has begun trading publicly on…

August 09, 2004
Bradken Prospectus Lodged

Bradken Limited today announced it has lodged a prospectus for a revised initial public offering (IPO) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The offer price is fixed at $2.40 per share and the offer has been fully underwritten…

July 08, 2004
Castle Harlan Completes Acquisition Of Puerto Rican Burger King Chain

NEW YORK, July 8, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Caribbean Restaurants LLC (CRI), operator of 165 Burger King restaurants in Puerto Rico. CRI is the market…

July 08, 2004
Castle Harlan Purchases Horizon Lines, Major U.S. Container Shipping Company

NEW YORK, July 8, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it had completed the purchase of Horizon Lines Holding Corp., one of the largest U.S. container shipping companies, in a transaction valued at…

July 07, 2004
Castle Harlan Completes Purchase of Ames True Temper For $380 Million

NEW YORK, July 7, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Ames True Temper, a leading manufacturer and global marketer of lawn and garden tools and accessories. The…

June 08, 2004
Castle Harlan Signs Agreement To Buy Ames True Temper For $380 million

NEW YORK, June 8, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ames True Temper, a leading manufacturer and global marketer of lawn and garden tools and…

June 02, 2004
Castle Harlan Australian Affiliate CHAMP Completes Sale Of Penrice Soda

NEW YORK, June 2, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today that its Australian affiliate, CHAMP, had sold Penrice Soda Products Pty. Ltd., to two Australian private-equity firms for A$110 million (approximately US$78 million).…

May 24, 2004
Castle Harlan Agrees To Buy Horizon Lines, Major U.S. Container Shipping Company

NEW YORK, May 24, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase Horizon Lines, LLC, one of the largest American container shipping companies. The price of the…

May 03, 2004
Castle Harlan Agrees To Buy Burger King Chain In Puerto Rico In $340 Million Transaction

NEW YORK, May 3, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Caribbean Restaurants LLC (CRI), operator of 165 Burger King restaurants in Puerto Rico. CRI is…

April 20, 2004
Investment Group Led By Castle Harlan Completes Sale of Verdugt Salts Business To CVC Capital

NEW YORK, April 20, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, said today that an investment group it led had completed the sale of Verdugt, B.V., the world's largest manufacturer and global marketer of organic acid…

March 01, 2004
American Achievement Corporation Announces Expected Offering Of Debt Securities

AUSTIN, TX - March 1, 2004 - American Achievement Corporation ("American Achievement" or "the Company") today announced that it expects to commence an offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S of $150 million principal amount of senior subordinated notes due…

February 24, 2004
American Achievement Corporation Commences Tender Offer And Consent Solicitation For Outstanding 11 5/8% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2007

AUSTIN, TX-February 24, 2004 - American Achievement Corporation (the "Company"), one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of class rings, yearbooks, graduation products, achievement publications and recognition and affinity jewelry in the United States, announced today that it has commenced…

February 17, 2004
Investment Group Led By Castle Harlan Agrees To Sell Verdugt Salts Business To CVC Capital Partners

NEW YORK, February 17, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., a leading New York private-equity investment firm, announced today that it and other investors had agreed to sell Verdugt B.V., the world's largest manufacturer and global marketer of organic acid salts…

February 02, 2004
Castle Harlan Wins Awards For Acquisition Of Austar

NEW YORK, February 2, 2004 - Castle Harlan Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, reported today it had received two awards for its role in the acquisition of Austar United Communications, Inc., the leading provider of satellite pay television…

February 02, 2004
Castle Harlan Wins Awards For Acquisition Of Austar

January 27, 2004
Castle Harlan Signs Agreement To Sell American Achievement

NEW YORK, January 27, 2004 - Castle Harlan, Inc., the New York private-equity investment firm, announced today it had signed a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company, American Achievement Corporation, a leader in the manufacture and sale of high…

January 27, 2004
Castle Harlan Signs Agreement To Sell American Achievement

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