1.) new money (debt or equity),
2.) joint venture relationships, and
3.) if desired, entirety sales at maximum value.

Today, we continue to be active buyers, investors and intermediaries for distressed businesses.

MACHINE TOOLS / PLASTICS / ELECTRONICS / OFFICE EQUIPMENT / FURNITURE / CABINETS

EPI has completed in excess of 300 transactions, with over $ 2 billion of debt restructured, serving companies with sales in excess of $ 3 billion and employment of over 30,000 people.

PLUMBING SUPPLIES / AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS / FOOD PROCESSING

We are a national firm, having completed transactions in 43 states. Our scope is international; investors in our transactions have come from the United States, Europe, the Pacific Rim and South America.

AGRICULTURAL / CUT & SEW / MACHINE SHOPS / STEEL PROCESSING / APPAREL

EPI is recognized as the nation's leader in maximizing value for under-performing companies. We have had transactions confirmed in 53 separate bankruptcy courts for companies in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7, and our efforts have included Article 9 and other foreclosure matters. EPI uses a proven, intensive marketing process to provide you (or your client) with joint venture, refinancing and entirety sale opportunities in a limited and defined time frame.

DAIRIES / FRANCHISES / NUCLEAR PIPE & VALVE / TRUCKING

Our database, which exceeds 25,000, includes the top aggressive lending institutions, as well as individual and institutional investors seeking acquisitions or joint venture opportunities. Through the years, we have mailed over half a million pieces to prospective investors, and advertised businesses in The Wall Street Journal more than 300 times. Although EPI has particular expertise with manufacturing companies, our process has also been superb for retail businesses and unique properties such as: a 700 ton barge crane, large truck fleets, hotels, cruise ships, and fixed based airport operations.

AUTO DEALERSHIPS / BUILDING PRODUCTS / EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT / HOTELS

Our own resources, investor base and extensive experience have allowed us to achieve a proven track record of completing transactions within sixty days. Our focus is on transactions in the $1 million-$40 million range.

TOYS / ROBOTICS / CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT / SERVICE COMPANIES / MARINAS

"Our process..."

• is conducted on a time schedule of sixty days or less.
• sets a deadline for a transaction, versus when one "might" occur.
• may allow owner to stay active in the company if a joint venture participant is sought / found.
• establishes a level playing field for all prospective buyers or investors.
• results in users purchasing operations in over two-thirds of all transactions.
• provides a commercially reasonable basis for establishing fair market value...

- supporting the motion to sell
- assuring all parties in interest a maximum value
- fulfilling the owner's fiduciary responsibility

Whether you are, or represent, a Debtor, Secured Creditor, or Unsecured Creditors Committee, EPI can help you (and/or your client) to achieve your objectives in a financially troubled situation. At no cost to you (or your client), we are happy to meet with you and evaluate your situation. Take action, before it's too late.