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January 28, 2010

Shotgun Capital Advisors to Conduct Third Annual Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Study

Southlake, TX January 28, 2010:  Shotgun Capital Advisors LLC will launch their third annual Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Study on February 5, 2010. All owners of independent document destruction companies are encouraged to participate in the study by completing an online survey. 

 

“The document destruction industry has resisted recessionary influences” said Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital.  “Postponable services, such as on-time or file purge services have softened over the past year, which may have impacted industry volumes.   Our 2010 Study intends to identify the industry-wide impact of these trends.” 

 

Participation in the study is highly encouraged for business owners.  All participants that complete the online survey will receive a free copy of our comprehensive industry report which includes a detailed analysis of the data.  Individual company data will be maintained in strictest confidence and will be used only in pooled analysis to identify industry trends and benchmarks. 

 

If you would like to participate in the study and do not currently receive the Shotgun Capital Document Destruction Industry Report, please contact Jim McGuire at (817) 421-5940 or email jim.mcguire@shotguncapital.com.

 

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC is a Texas based merger and acquisition advisory firm with a specialized focus on the document destruction industry.

September 3, 2009

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC to Support Mergers & Acquisitions in the Regulated Medical Waste Industry

Dallas, TX August 5, 2009:  Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC to offer specialized merger and acquisition advisory services to the regulated medical waste industry.

 

“This is an exciting time for owners of regulated medical waste businesses” says Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital Advisors.  “We have been tracking this industry closely and are witnessing an increasing appetite for acquisitions by several large industry participants.  We feel the regulated medical waste industry will benefit from our proven transaction support services.”

 

Shotgun Capital Advisors is a merger and acquisition advisory firm specializing in guiding accomplished business owners and leaders through significant business transactions including the sale of their company or the acquisition of a competitor. Clients of all sizes depend on Shotgun Capital to maximize the value of their transaction, minimize risks, and get the deal done.

July 8, 2009

Shotgun Capital Advisors Releases 2009 Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jim McGuire

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC

817-421-5940

Jim.mcguire@shotguncapital.com

Shotgun Capital Advisors Releases 2009 Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Report

Southlake, TX July 1, 2009: In a 51 page report released today, Shotgun Capital Advisors presents a detailed look inside the financial and operating performance of privately-held document destruction companies.

“Our report, compiled from data provided by 242 participants in our 2009 Industry Survey, shows that the growth characteristics and profitability of the document destruction industry remains robust despite challenging economic conditions.  The industry as a whole is proving its claim of recession resistance.  Participants in our study report 2008 revenue growth at 20.0%, and forecast 2009 growth to be approximately 7.5%”, said Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital.  ”Our report is a must-have for anyone that participates in or supports the document destruction industry.”

The report provides metrics on data points including revenue, margin, paper tonnage, console and tote counts, fleet size and type, customers, and employees.  The report also includes a complete copy of the survey results and participant comments.

The report is available for purchase under the Downloads section of the Shotgun Capital Advisors website at www.shotguncapital.com.

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC is a Texas based merger and acquisition advisory firm with specific focus on document destruction services.

March 6, 2009

Shotgun Capital Advisors to Conduct Second Annual Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Study

Southlake, TX March 6, 2009:  Shotgun Capital Advisors LLC will launch their second annual Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Study on March 16, 2009. All owners of independent document destruction companies are encouraged to participate in the study by completing an online survey.   

“The document destruction industry has grown by leaps and bounds since we conducted our first study last year” said Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital.  ”In addition, significant challenges have impacted the document destruction industry, including deteriorating secondary fiber markets, changing energy costs, and increases in client bankruptcy filings.  Our 2009 Study intends to identify the industry-wide impact of these challenges.”   

Participation in the study is highly encouraged for business owners.  All participants that complete the online survey will receive a free copy of our comprehensive industry report which includes a detailed analysis of the data.  Individual company data will be maintained in strictest confidence and will be used only in pooled analysis to identify industry trends and benchmarks.   

If you would like to participate in the study and do not currently receive the Shotgun Capital Industry Report, please contact Jim McGuire at 817-421-5940 or email jim.mcguire@shotguncapital.com. 

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC is a Texas based investment banking firm with specific focus on the business and security services industry sectors.

May 1, 2008

Shotgun Capital Advisors to Present at NRRA’s 27th Annual Conference in Nashua, NH

Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital Advisors will conduct a presentation on the state of the Document Destruction industry on June 10, 2008 at the Northeast Resource Recovery Associations annual conference.  This interactive presentation is designed to provide the municipal and business members of the NRRA with information regarding the document destruction industry and its impact on the recycling industry

October 5, 2007

An Invitation to Participate in Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Study

SOUTHLAKE, TX: On October 30, Shotgun Capital Advisors LLC will launch its first Document Destruction Industry Benchmark Study and invites all owners of on-site and off-site shredding businesses to participate.

To date, document destruction services have been conglomerated into the broad industry spectrum of business & security services. This study intends to isolate the document destruction industry performance from business and security services and serve as a benchmark for quantitative performance. Participants will finally be able to compare their sales, marketing, and operating performance against an industry benchmark.

Participation is free to companies providing data, and all participants will receive a standard participant report of the main findings of the study. Individual company data will be maintained in strictest confidence and will be used only in pooled analysis that maintain company confidentiality.

If you would like to participate in the study and do not currently receive the Shotgun Capital Industry Report, please contact Jim McGuire at 817-421-5940 or jim.mcguire@shotguncapital.com.

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC is a Texas based investment banking firm with specific focus on business and security service providers.

September 12, 2007

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC Initiates Coverage of Armored Car Industry

Dallas, TX September 12, 2007: Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC initiates coverage of the armored car industry. 

The Armored Car Industry Report is circulated periodically to industry participants and vendors by email. The report provides insightful analysis of merger and acquisition trends in the armored car industry, with topics designed to de-mystify the business sale process for the independent business owner.

Individuals interested in subscribing to this complimentary report can do so at www.shotguncapital.com/links by completing the mailing list request prompt.

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC is a merger and acquisition advisory firm with operating experience in cash-in-transit, cash processing, coin processing, ATM services, guarding, and document destruction services. In addition to our direct industry experience, our partners are merger and acquisition professionals with impressive performance in assisting business owners complete the sale of their business at the right time and at the right price.

June 16, 2007

Shotgun Capital Advisors to Present at IACOA Conference

Dallas, TX July 16, 2007: Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC to present at The Independent Armored Car Operators Association 2007 Annual Convention in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in August.

Titled “The M&A Process in the Cash-In-Transit Industry”, this session will provide an overview of the M&A process, business valuation, and important tax considerations during the sale of a business.

Presenting this session will be Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC and Bill O’Shields, Managing Director of Vercor. Jim McGuire supports M&A transactions with over 12 years operating experience in the cash-in-transit and document destruction industries. Bill O’Shields is a seasoned acquisition professional who has assisted dozens of business owners in the sale of their business to corporate buyers from all over the globe. As a Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified Public Accountant and seasoned Chief Financial Officer, Bill brings solid credentials and experience to the seller’s side of the negotiation table. Bill has recently managed transactions with sales to international industry consolidators like Brink’s U.S., Recall Information Management, Iron Mountain and Cintas.

Jim and Bill will be available for private consultations during the Convention.

June 2, 2007

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC to Support Acquisitions in the Cash-In-Transit Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dallas, TX June 2, 2007: Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC to offer specialized merger and acquisition intermediary services to the cash-in-transit industry.

Organic growth in the cash-in-transit business continues to slow following the ATM explosion in the mid 1990’s. Industry experts expect the large industry participants will become more reliant on acquisitions to support their growth objectives. Independent operators of armored car companies considering the sale of their business should seek a professional advisor to manage the sale process in order to maximize the achieved value of their business.

“This is an exciting time for owners of cash-in-transit businesses” says Jim McGuire, President of Shotgun Capital Advisors. “We are witnessing an increasing appetite for acquisitions by several large industry participants. Similar industries have benefited from professionally managed auctions to stimulate competition among qualified buyers. We feel the cash-in-transit industry will benefit from sell-side transaction support.”

Shotgun Capital Advisors, LLC brings over 11 years of operating experience in cash-in-transit, cash processing, coin processing, ATM services, guarding, and document destruction services. In addition to our direct industry experience, our partners are merger and acquisition professionals with impressive performance in assisting business owners complete the sale of their business at the right time and at the right price.

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