As Vice President and head of M&A here at Spectrum Control, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPEC), I have had the pleasure to work with the Trudeau team since our first transaction with them in 2004. Since then, I have found the Trudeau organization to be professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. Upon the completion of this latest transaction of Advanced Thermal Products (ATP), the Trudeau group continues to impress us with the quality of the companies they present to us and the way in which they are presented. Their 25 years of experience in the M&A advisory business is apparent.  We look forward to continuing our relationship with them in the future. Good job!

Bob Mckenna

Sr. VP, New Business & Resource Development

Spectrum Control

We engaged Trudeau & Trudeau to sell our company as a result of our attorney’s recommendation. We had never sold a company before and were not familiar with the process. The Trudeau team orchestrated every step of the process from positioning the company with the right potential suitors to negotiating the major elements in the purchase agreement. T&T’s guidance and recommendations at the outset were proven to be particularly accurate in all respects.

Ed Riley

President & Co-founder & Shareholder

Riley Medical

In my career, I have worked on many acquisitions and divestitures, but never with the timely and efficient results that were experienced working with Trudeau & Trudeau on the Riley acquisition.  The professionalism and responsiveness made the deal flow without any major problems and this was highlighted by their strong communication skills.  I would highly recommend T&T for any work involving the buying or selling of businesses and all related activities.  It can’t be done was never in their vocabulary.  Truly a pleasure to work with!

Michael W. Curtis

VP/General Manager of Polyvac Division

Symmetry Medical, Inc

"In 2000, we engaged T&T as our M&A advisor to lead our acquisition program. Teknor's growth through acquisition has been a multi-year process of identifying the type of candidate companies that we were seeking, determining those that fit our criteria and our culture and then actively pursuing them, some for several years. Mike Trudeau and T&T skillfully managed this process for Teknor resulting in two successful acquisitions. During this latest deal, Mike was instrumental in finessing the problems and making the deal happen during Christmas week when all other parties said it had a zero percent chance.
To help us get the ball over the goal line, and through this total process, Mike has been our coach, our quarterback and our blocker."  
Jon Fain
President
Teknor Apex Company

"Mike and his firm lived and breathed our transaction every step of the way. In understanding the details, he was able to negotiate the big picture that enabled us to gain strategic advantage in the areas most important to us."
Jim Morrison
CFO
Teknor Apex Company
 
"As Vice President of Business Development for Teknor Apex, I have worked with Mike Trudeau and his firm, Trudeau & Trudeau, over a 4 year period, as our M&A advisor. As a result of their efforts, we completed two significant acquisitions. Both were "cross border" transactions; one in Europe and the other in Asia. The recent European deal -Chem Polymer Ltd- was actually two individual transactions including the purchase of both a USA and UK business and very complex.
T&T found the right target, brought it to our attention, and handled many of the delicate negotiations required to complete the two transactions within a very tight time frame. Mike and his colleagues bring energy, business skills, and negotiating prowess to the "deal making" process that makes them invaluable to a company like Teknor Apex.
We're all very excited to start the 2005 New Year with a significant addition to our portfolio. While for reasons beyond my control, I sat on sidelines for much of this transaction, however it was again clear to me (as it was in the Asian deal) that this never would have come together on a timely basis without his orchestration in the background and his handling of the tough infighting in the clinches. My congratulations to he and his firm on a "job well done" and for helping TA reach for its destiny."
Robert Brookman
Vice President of Business Development
Teknor Apex Company

This is being written for potential clients of Trudeau & Trudeau Associates, Inc.
I have had a long career in chemicals and plastics manufacturing around the world with responsibilities in all continents. I have worked at Board level in both major public and private companies. During that time I have been involved in or responsible for either the sale or purchase of more than twenty businesses and have, therefore, extensive experience of advisors. These range from giants such as J P Morgan through to individuals.
With the above experience I feel qualified to comment on the performance of Mike Trudeau and his firm who was advisor for the purchaser of the major part of our business. Also, based on that experience, I believe there to be only three major factors on which to focus when selecting an advisor; personality, doggedness, and creativity.
Personality is important as there are many instances during a transaction when tempers can and do get frayed. This is even truer in private companies where owners are selling their “baby” in contrast with a corporate manager selling an unwanted division. At such times it is vital that the chemistry between the principal and advisor is good. I watched this from the other side during our recent transaction and saw that Mike Trudeau had excellent relationships with his client. But, more than that, his personality was such that it extended to our side that considerably smoothed difficult patches. He was also especially good with dealing with our advisor maintaining a professional “it is our job to get this done” approach throughout.
 

This then demonstrated the doggedness needed to force everyone to keep going when difficulties arise or delays occur. This was even more strongly demonstrated in this case as Trudeau & Trudeau made the first approach almost four years before we eventually sold; a persistence, which paid off for their client.
The last factor, creativity, becomes necessary towards the closing stages where both sides have an approximate idea on value but there remains a gap to be bridged. Against an emotionally charged background a good advisor will always find ways to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties. Many deals fall down at this point even after massive effort should that creativity not exist. Mike Trudeau not only had this skill but also had the ability to take on board and help his client with the creative ideas of others.
K.G.Sansom
Chairman
Ladybug Group Limited (UK)

"Our current and past dealings with Trudeau & Trudeau can be summarized as both efficient and pragmatic. From the first steps of project scope through to the delicate stages of negotiation we feel comfortable with the role played by T&T. All aspects of the service are delivered with the right level of commitment and straightforwardness, which such activities deserve. I would have no hesitation in recommending their service to you for any aspect of your corporate transactional activity. The friendly way in which work is carried out is an additional bonus.
Should you require any further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact me."
Chris Hopkinson
Director – Business Development
Industrial Polymers Division
British Vita plc

"I have worked with Mike Trudeau and his firm for the past few years regarding a variety of projects. He has exhibited knowledge of our market and certainly understands the dynamics involved in directing and managing the buy/sell transaction. He has skillfully maneuvered us through some very difficult and sensitive negotiations. 
In the beginning of the relationship, he stressed the importance of looking after the interest of both parties, not just the one paying his fees. His actions have certainly reflected that he believes and practices this philosophy.
In my previous position with a Fortune 300 company, I was part of a team responsible for developing and implementing global strategy, including all merger and acquisition activity. In this role, I had the opportunity to work with many M&A professionals. Based on my experience, Mike is at the top of the list.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have additional questions. "
Keith D. Rodden
Chief Operating Officer
The Matrixx Group