Knox & Co. Advises Kyosha, Ltd. of Japan on Wind-down, Closure and Relocation of Facility

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Westport, CT, November 17th, 2006 – Knox & Co., a leading investment bank for middle-market and cross-border mergers and acquisitions announced today that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Kyosha, Ltd., of Japan for its recent wind-down, closure and relocation of its U.S. subsidiary, Kyosha America Corporation and related Maquiladora facility in Tijuana, Mexico, Kyosha de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

The Kyosha facility in Tijuana was a manufacturer of single-sided, Printed Circuit Boards, and supplied the majority of its product to other Japanese-owned corporations along the “Maquiladora corridor.” A substantial portion of the company’s machinery and equipment was moved to Asia, where the product will now be sourced.

Mark S. Campbell, Vice President with Knox & Co. was lead banker on the project. He was assisted by Iichiro Takahashi, also a Vice President of Knox.

Knox & Co. is an investment banking, consultancy and advisory firm specializing in two complementary advisory disciplines: Investment Banking and Corporate Reorganization. The firm undertakes assignments throughout North America and, when necessary, abroad. Knox & Co. conducts its securities-related business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Knox Securities Corp., member NASD. In addition, the firm enjoys strategic alliances with major Asian financial institutions, including Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., Ltd.

Knox & Co. (www.knoxandco.com) has advised on more than 150 middle-market merger and acquisition and financial advisory assignments since its inception.

Contact:
Mark S. Campbell
203-226-6288 (x102)
mcampbell@knoxcorp.com