Allegiance Capital, an international investment banking firm primarily serving privately-held middle-market companies, opened an office in Seattle, Wash. in April of 2010. The new Seattle location is part of Allegiance Capital’s ongoing expansion, which is being driven in part by a trend of international investment in U.S. companies.

1. For Immediate Release:
ALLEGIANCE CAPITAL BRINGS INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR NETWORK TO
WEST COAST WITH NEW SEATTLE OFFICE
Interest in U.S. Mid-Market Companies Drives Expansion
Dallas and Seattle – April 5, 2010 – Allegiance Capital, an international investment banking
firm primarily serving privately-held middle-market companies, opens an office in Seattle, Wash.
today. The new Seattle location is part of Allegiance Capital’s ongoing expansion, which is being
driven in part by a trend of international investment in U.S. companies.
“We are dramatically increasing the number of cross-border deals under our management,” said
David Lonsdale, President. “U.S. business owners looking to sell or recapitalize often have more
options than they realize. There are very attractive offers being made for good companies despite
the current economic climate.”
Allegiance Capital educates its clients, primarily family-owned and entrepreneur-driven
businesses, and helps them successfully complete exit strategies, strategic partnerships or
financings depending on each client’s specific goals. Founded in 1998, the Dallas-based company
opened offices in Spain and China in 2009 and was recently named “Boutique Investment Bank of
the Year” by M&A Advisor Magazine.
Michael Sherry, a veteran dealmaker of more than 200 transactions and 25 years’ experience in
mergers, acquisitions and capital formation, will lead the Seattle team. The firm has identified
several significant opportunities in key West Coast industries ranging from high-tech to renewable
energy and natural resources.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Allegiance Capital team and believe we offer a unique advantage to
business owners with our deep insight into the strategic and private equity buyers, as well as our
global business perspective,” said Sherry.
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2. Allegiance Capital Announces Expansion April 5, 2010
Mr. Sherry is currently working with investors from Asia and Europe, as well as numerous U.S.
based groups. “The importance of an international perspective cannot be overstated, particularly
for companies facing the Pacific Rim. Additionally, many on our team have ‘lived life’ as
successful entrepreneurs and sold family and entrepreneurial businesses several times over. We
know what our clients are dealing with and what they need from an investment banker: a trusted,
pragmatic counselor.”
“We are confident that Mr. Sherry will provide exceptional counsel and service to clients on the
West Coast,” said Lonsdale. “He’s a trusted dealmaker with an outstanding track record. We’re
very glad to have him aboard.”
Allegiance Capital Corporation Seattle offices are located at:
601 Union Street #4200, Seattle, WA 98101. The phone number is +1-206-652-3520.
About Allegiance Capital
Allegiance Capital Corporation is a full-service investment banking firm specializing in the middle
market (companies with revenue from $20 million to $500 million), with offices in Chicago, Dallas,
New York, Madrid, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Seattle, and Shanghai. Through its global network,
Allegiance Capital assists companies in every aspect of selling and financing a business,
including debt restructuring, mezzanine financing, buy out management, strategic partnering,
consulting and other related services. Its Special Situations group handles financial restructuring
and distressed mergers and acquisitions. For more information, refer to the company website:
www.allcapcorp.com.
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Media Contact: Seattle Office Contact:
Katherine Kirkpatrick Michael A. Sherry
Vice President Managing Director
Allegiance Capital Corporation Allegiance Capital Corporation
214-217-7745 206-588-5099
kkirkpatrick@allcapcorp.com msherry@allcapcorp.com
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