Terence Yeh, a Director of KPMG Corporate Finance's Investment Banking Team quoted in Corporate Financing Week

March 9, 2007

In the March 9, 2007 edition of  Corporate Financing Week, KPMG Corporate Finance had an opportunity to contribute to Michelle Starr's article, PE Firm Parlays Aero Expertise Into Deal.

Tererence Yeh, a Director of KPMG Corporate Finance's Investment Banking Team, was interviewed with respect to the recent deal closing between Griffith Enterprises and Republic Corporation.  KPMG Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to Griffith Enterprises on its sale to Republic Corporation's Private Equity Group.  

"The company chose Republic out of a handful of strategic and financial buyers because of its operational and sector experience. The partnership allows the previous owner to see some liquidity in his investment, use Republic's knowledge and execute its growth plan.

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