Thomas Ix focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, contract negotiations and general corporate matters.
Tom is well-versed in middle-market mergers, stock acquisitions and asset transactions. He represents clients in a variety of industry sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, financial service, plastic packaging, recycling, outdoor advertising and specialty chemicals.
Featured Representative Matters
Represented Mini Melts USA, a producer and distributor of novelty ice cream products, in the acquisition of a controlling interest by Altamont Capital Partners, a private investment firm.
Advised NewSpring Capital in providing mezzanine debt financing and an equity co-investment to assist with the acquisition of Vac2Go LLC.
Advised United Packaging in its acquisition by diversified distribution company Envoy Solutions. United Packaging is a leading distributor of high-quality packaging, shipping, safety and janitorial supplies.
Represented Hughes Enterprises, a leading packaging distribution company based in Levittown, Pennsylvania, in its sale to Envoy Solutions.
Advised McClure Co., one of Pennsylvania’s largest mechanical contracting and energy services firms, in connection with the sale of a majority interest to Sojitz Corp. of America, which invests in global infrastructure and energy businesses.
Advised Penn Jersey Paper Co. in its sale to Envoy Solutions. Penn Jersey Paper is a specialized distribution company based in Philadelphia that distributes cleaning products, food service disposables and janitorial supplies.
Represented Agile Medical, a leading e-commerce retailer of sleep apnea and respiratory equipment, in its sale to AdaptHealth Corp., a full-service home medical equipment company.
Advised Centurion Group in its sale to Marsh McLennan Agency. Centurion is a retirement consulting, asset management and benefit plan advisory firm.
Represented Steen Outdoor, one of the largest owners of billboards in the Philadelphia area, in the sale of more than 460 billboards to Lamar Advertising.
Represented Trajus in connection with the acquisitions of manufacturers and distributors of cabinets and stone countertops for single family and multifamily residential developers and contractors.
Represented AudioMicro in the sale of its business to AVL Digital Group. AudioMicro is an administrator of the rights of third-party digital media, music and video content creators.
Advised MFP Strategies in its acquisition by CapTrust Financial Advisors. MFP Strategies is a regional advisory firm providing investment advisory services for private clients, institutions and retirement plans.
Represented Fiber-Line in its sale to a private equity investor. Fiber-Line is a manufacturer of high-performance fibers, including fiber optic cables and other composite fibers.
Advised rePlanet in the acquisition of one of the largest recyclers of plastic and glass beverage containers in California.
Advised Wissahickon Spring Water, a regional bottled water company, in the sale of its business to a worldwide supplier of bottled water.
Memberships
President, Board of Trustees, Princeton Child Development Institute
Member, Alumni Board, Georgetown University Law Center
Treasurer and Chair of Finance Committee, Board of Trustees, The Bedens Brook Club
Featured Speaking Engagements
Panelist, “The Importance of QoEs and How to Leverage Them for a Clean Deal,” Smart Business Dealmakers Conference