February 2015: Origin Merchant Partners Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Shape on its acquisition by GCA

February 2015: Origin Merchant Partners Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Shape on its acquisition by GCA

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February 28, 2015

Origin Merchant Partners is pleased to announce the successful sale of Shape LLC (“Shape”) to Gen Cap America, Inc. (“GCA”). Origin Merchant Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Shape in this transaction.

Shape is a leading global manufacturer of optimally designed-for-performance electrical transformers. The Company specializes in the production of large transformers with rated wattage above 250 watts. Shape’s transformers are used in airport lighting, airport security systems, ultraviolet curing, water sanitation, telecom equipment and other niche applications. Shape products are sold directly to original equipment manufacturer customers. The Company’s headquarters and manufacturing facility is located in Addison, Illinois.

GCA is a private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, focusing on the middle market and lower middle market privately held businesses.

Origin Senior Lead: Bob Wujtowicz