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DeParis Redinger Client Yellowstone Journal Corporation Acquired by Active Interest Media

22
Sep
2008

Active Interest Media (AIM), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Yellowstone Journal Corporation. The acquisition adds to AIM’s growing portfolio of enthusiast magazines, consumer shows, books, and Internet sites, and further advances its expansion into the outdoor and Western travel markets. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1994, Yellowstone Journal began as an independent newspaper dedicated to Yellowstone National Park, but embraced the Internet in 1996 when it developed its first website. Its three main products are YellowstonePark.com, Yellowstone Journal, and 99 Things to Do in Yellowstone Country. YellowstonePark.com has won numerous awards, including the Webby Awards’ “Best Tourism Site in the World,” the “People’s Voice” and the “Critical Judges’” Awards. Importantly, the website is a successful business unit, offering travelers a relevant platform for finding information about the Yellowstone National Park and giving advertisers effective reach to these travelers.

“This is an exciting day for us,” said Shelli Johnson, CEO of Yellowstone Journal Corporation. “We founded this company as a little newspaper, and over the years we have worked hard to build a great business that attracts visitors to this region and connects the tourism industry to them.”

“The Yellowstone Journal Corporation is an excellent company with outstanding future growth potential, and represents the best kind of multi-platform media properties we seek to acquire,” said Andy Clurman, Chief Operating Officer of AIM. “Its family of print and web products provide a perfect fit with AIM’s Backpacker and American Cowboy magazines, both in terms of sharing content, audience, and trip planning tools, and because of the potential it provides for combining YJC’s model and expertise with AIM’s resources to expand to other travel markets.”

DeParis Redinger LLC, a boutique media and technology investment bank, represented Yellowstone Journal Corporation in this transaction and acted as its exclusive financial advisor.

About Active Interest Media

Based in El Segundo, California, AIM is a multiplatform media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event, and online products that connect consumers with their passions. Efrem Zimbalist III and the private equity-investment firm Wind Point Partners formed the company in October 2003.

AIM publishes 13 market-leading magazines and websites including Backpacker, American Cowboy, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Better Nutrition, Optimum Wellness, Wild Oats, Southwest Art, Log Home Design, Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, Building Systems, Black Belt, and Yachts International magazines.

About Yellowstone Journal Corporation

Based in Lander, Wyoming, Yellowstone Journal Corporation publishes the website, YellowstonePark.com, and the print publications Yellowstone Journal, and 99 Things to Do in Yellowstone Country. Founded in 1994, the Company serves travelers and advertisers in the Yellowstone National Park region.

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DeParis Redinger LLC Announces Successful Technology License Acquisition to Microsoft

09
Jul
2008

Herndon, VA July 9, 2008

DeParis Redinger, LLC has successfully advised SQL Farms, Inc. on its sale of certain intellectual property assets to Microsoft. The terms of the sale were not disclosed.

Ron Wright, CEO of SQL Farms, explained “this strategic sale validates the strength of SQL Farms’ product. We understand the needs of database administrators and look forward to helping them manage their increasingly complex data farms.”

About SQL Farms, Inc.

SQL Farms, Inc. (http://www.sqlfarms.com) develops agile change and configuration management, deployment solutions and distributed data collection capabilities for Microsoft SQL Server environments and data centers. SQL Farms’ software tools enable database administrators (DBAs) and developers to easily manage and control SQL Server installations across the enterprise, move code from Development to Test and to Production in both connected or disconnected and secure networks, as well as easily collect data from multiple SQL Servers and instances for monitoring and reporting applications.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About DeParis Redinger, LLC

DeParis Redinger, LLC (http://www.deparisredinger.com) empowers visionaries in the Digital Media, Software and Alternative Energy industries. As a boutique investment bank, DeParis Redinger provides its clients with industry leading strategic and financial advisory. DeParis Redinger focuses on creating long term partnerships with clients in order to maximize the value of their innovative and disruptive ideas.

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DeParis Redinger LLC Welcomes Ron Wright to its Advisory Board

24
Aug
2007

Charlottesville, VA – DeParis Redinger LLC (www.deparisredinger.com), a boutique investment bank that empowers visionaries in progressive industries, welcomes Ron Wright to its Advisory Board. Mr. Wright is a veteran of the healthcare, software and biotech industries. He is an active angel investor and sits on the board of five privately held corporations. Mr. Wright brings a seasoned level of technology and strategic experience to DPR’s team.

When asked about his role going forward, Francesco DeParis, Managing Director at DeParis Redinger LLC replied “Ron will bring an immense amount of value to our team. His commitment to our firm’s growth will greatly benefit our clients and our strategic goals over both the long and short term. We look forward to seeking his guidance on relevant issues.”

Currently, Ron Wright is the Chairman and CEO of Next Century Technologies, Inc. (www.nxtcent.com), an international holding company of healthcare, software and biotechnology corporations. Since 2003, Mr. Wright has also served as President of JNetDirect Incorporated (www.jnetdirect.com), a leading Northern Virginia software company.

Mr. Wright was the Founder and CEO of Neurosoft , Inc., a manufacturer of neurodiagnostic instruments and neuroimaging software based systems. He established Neurosoft in 1988 and sold the company to The Marmon Group of Chicago in 1998. He remained with The Marmon Group until the end of 2002. Prior to Neurosoft, Mr. Wright was President of a private consulting practice based in New York.

“I am very pleased to be joining DPR’s advisory board and I look forward to contributing my industrial experience and strategic counsel to the DPR team. The firm’s focus on assisting innovative companies in healthcare, new media, energy and information technology with their long term growth and expansion requirements is exciting,” stated Wright.

About DeParis Redinger, LLC

DeParis Redinger LLC (www.deparisredinger.com) empowers visionaries in the Digital Media, Alternative Energy and Information Technology industries. As a boutique investment bank, DeParis Redinger provides its clients with industry leading strategic and financial advisory. DeParis Redinger focuses on creating long term partnerships with clients in order to maximize the value of their innovative and disruptive ideas.

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